To Live For Something Greater

Are you ready for a new beginning?  I smiled to myself as I started to type this blog.  Why?  Because I was walking in the rain on a cool fall day thinking about new beginnings.  “New Beginning” seems like a great title for a springtime blog, but for now, I will accept that this is the perfect time to blog about new beginnings.  Do we even know what we are searching for when we talk about looking for a new beginning?  How do we know where to start or how to proceed to find our next steps?  What are the…

Are you open and ready for a healing from God?  One of the most difficult things for me to watch as I move through my journey is people not thinking they are worthy of healing.  Sometimes it is thinking the request is selfish, other times it might be finding the courage to be open to the idea of healing.    Healings can come in all sizes and are often undetected for some time.  I have experienced healings of the heart, of the mind, and of the body.  Relationships with friends have severed and been repaired.  Emotions have run strong and been…

What does it take for us to believe we are worthy of love?  There are times when our surroundings are influencing us in ways that are negative to our overall self-esteem.  Sometimes we have to hit rock bottom before we have the courage to fight for ourselves.  Before we believe that we are worthy of love and can accept love. On my own, I don’t know if I could navigate the struggles in this world.  It is my faith that gives me the ability to have confidence in myself and peace with my decisions.  I rely on prayer…

Do I roll over and take the attack? Do I move forward accomplishing the challenge at whatever cost? Do I consider how the challenge is affecting others? I do my best to give my challenges to Jesus.  I don’t roll over and give up, but I allow myself to be led by prayer and faith.  Prayer is a constant in my life including when faced with challenges.  Prayer spares me from stress and worry and allows me to give it to God.  I listen for possible alternatives and work at uncovering all the possibilities that become present in my…

I am guided by faith daily, but there are times when I am unsure if I am making the right decision regarding the problem at hand.  Sometimes it is difficult for me to decipher the signs.  I am always relieved when I feel a rush running through my body because I am then confident I am on the correct path.  If I have a pit in my stomach, I immediately know to change course.  When I am struggling with direction regarding a specific issue, I first pray and ask for guidance.  I ask Jesus to please block my path if…

Sharing is more complex than meets the eye.  Often when we think of sharing worry sets in and fear becomes immobilizing.  We allow worry and fear to overpower the joys of sharing.  Why is learning to share as a child so important?  Because every day we make decisions based on our willingness to share.  Our daily decisions include sharing things, information, time, assistance, conversation, space, feelings and so much more.    There are times when I think I am forthcoming about sharing information with others.  I give my time and assistance but am I giving with my heart?  Sharing what is…

I am always grateful for my faith, this week in particular I am extra thankful.  I am both excited for our future and at peace knowing that everything will work out according to God’s plan.  Yes, I’m thankful for my faith, for Jesus, our unique differences, and the opportunity to be forgiven.  Faith is my first priority.  I am thankful for knowing, “… with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26)    I understand that life can be tough, but I rely on Jesus to help navigate and direct me through those times.  I gently remind myself of the…

What is it that I feel is most important?  What is it that is most influential in my life?  How can I prioritize what is important?  How does that one thing that is most important to me, contribute to my life being more complete, content, and joyful? Is what I deem most important, really my most important priority?  Or do my priorities need to be realigned? For me, my faith is number one in my life.  Despite the fact that it is most important, I still find myself needing to refocus on that priority.  For me it was not a…

I believe when we were taught to share as young toddlers, it was one of the most important lessons of our life. If one is willing to share their time, knowledge, and love, those around them grow and they are able to be lifted to the next level if they so desire. Time Sharing one’s time is priceless.  We have 24 hours in a day.  We can’t buy more time, we can only extend deadlines. When someone generously gives the gift of their time, it is often meaningful in unspoken ways.  I am thinking about the gift of…

It would be nice if one just landed in the zone and had an instant ability to function with love in their heart on a daily basis.  To be able to live stress-free, with total forgiveness, no judgments, with peace, and love for all. For me, it is not easy, it’s not something that comes without thought, it’s not something that comes naturally and effortlessly.  I consciously choose love. It is my choice to stay focused on the good. Of course, I have moments of worry, stress, and anger, along with many other imperfections in my life…