MAKING A CHOICE

Watch your THOUGHTS for they become  WORDS

Watch your WORDS for they become ACTIONS

Watch your ACTIONS for they become HABITS

Watch your HABITS for they become CHARACTER 

Watch your CHARACTER it becomes your DESTINY

You may choose to continue as you are or you may make a choice today to follow the path God has laid out in the Bible.

Proverbs 11:17

The merciful man ( or woman) does himself GOOD, But the cruel man ( or woman) does himself HARM.

Proverbs 31:26

She opens her mouth in WISDOM, And the teaching of KINDNESS is on her TONGUE.

Galatians 6:10

So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to ALL, and especially to those who are of the household of the FAITH.

1 Peter 3:8-9

To sum up, let ALL be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted , and HUMBLE in SPIRIT; 

Not returning evil for evil, or insult for insult, but giving BLESSING instead; for YOU were called for the very purpose that YOU might inherit a BLESSING.

Ephesians 4:32

Luke 6:35

Colossians 3:2

1Corinthians 13:4-7

1John 3:18

Philippians 2:1-30

Ephesians 4:29

Romans 15:22

Galatians 5:22

Zechariah 7:9

James 4:17

Please take time to read the rest of the verses. There are many more. If you don't own a bible you can go online and get them there.

When we harden our heart to Gods plan we become cold hearted, unloving, unkind and unmerciful to others. Granted to those we think deserve our kindness may still receive it. God gave it to you even though you don't deserve it. We all need to be more like God. When we offend others we offend God more. We need to have an attitude of kindness to everyone not just the ones we think deserve it. I am thankful God doesn't work that way. He gives grace and mercy to all of us even though we don't deserve it. When we choose to be selective of our love and kindness to others we put our selves above God. Remember what happened to Satan when he took on these attitudes. The more our hearts are harden the more difficult it will be to be kind and forgiving to others. As believers we have  the responsibility to love, be kind, show grace, show mercy and be humble to all people not just the ones we think have earned it. We actually have an even greater responsibility to show it to those we think don't deserve it. God does.... Do you put yourself higher than God?

Every hurt is followed by a choice. We can get bent out of shape or we can let our response be shaped by grace.

May God Bless You and help you on your journey to become more Christlike.

TIME to MOVE ON

WEEDS FROM DAUGHTER's

I had to pick up the kids from daycare today. Their mother was at a job interview. When my daughter arrived she let the kids play for a bit. Miss H went on her bike down the sidewalk . We have one empty lot where eventually a house will be on our block . The kids ride to that spot then turn around and come back. 

No sidewalk yet. That comes when they build the house. She did not come back in the alloyed time and this is what we found.

Collecting a bouquet of dandelion's she was do happy about the bright yellow flowers . She took a bouquet home.

BLESSINGS

I have regularly been amazed at how God chooses to bless us. He knows what is best for me but there are times when it is difficult to see my way through, kind of like a fog. This week is one of those times. The fog was quite thick and I was having trouble seeing my way clear. Just as I was thinking of giving up I had several blessings that gave me the hope and encouragement I needed. I would like to thank the women who are responsible First was my niece Autumn. A single mother trying to raise 4 children with many challenges of her own. Thank you for making me feel loved it was so appreciated . It was so unexpected . You are amazing. 

Next my sister in laws Cheryl and Jo. You are always so welcoming, kind and giving of yourselves to help others. You always find time to build me up and help me accept the woman I have become.

 The last person I would like to thank is my sister in law Kathryn who probably doesn't even know just sharing some information about her family made me feel less like the black sheep and more like a member of the flock. 

I know I am still grieving the loss of my parents and this has influenced my situation. God has been faithful even when I think he has stepped away. He continues to bless us here on the Prairie. I am so thankful He doesn't give up on me. He has been so faithful when I have wanted to give up. He keeps putting the most unexpected people in my life to keep me hopeful. God is good!

My challenge is remember the smallest things we do can be used by God for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. 

Genesis 50:20 

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.....

God Bless You!!!

GROWING GODS WAY

God is working in my life. There are times when I find it overwhelming. There seems to be many areas that either need change or tweaking. One area is relationships. During this process I have learned so much about me, about others and how my past has influenced so much of who I am ( good and bad) trust was one of the things I was struggling with. I found that it has to be developed  over time with consistent behavior on the part of the person you want a relationship with. Trust has to be earned it takes action not just words. It has been an interesting journey for me. When people don't take responsibility for their behavior when they are wrong it builds distrust . This applies to all relationships. There are a few relationships in my life where I was struggling with this. I found that we can only be responsible for our part. We can't change others only God can. We must forgive and move on. Don't stop praying for them but it is ok to move on. Communication is so important with all relationships. My experience was one where this just wasn't possible no matter how much I wanted it. Eph. 4:15 was a verse I hold on to. Jesus is full of grace and love. " Truth without Grace is Mean!!"

"Grace without Truth is Meaningless!!"  What kind of relationship can you have if you can't speak truth in love? In our world of mistruth, gossip and miscommunication I hope you will speak directly with the people in your relationships not behind their back or listen to what others say about them. Gods way is the right way. We must learn to speak truth in love .

MOM

Happy Mothers Day 

I miss you!

WISHFUL THINKING

Here are a few of my garden ideas for our backyard 

Our yard is very small one side I hope will be a simple garden

I would like to incorporate this for the GRANDKIDS 

In a couple more weeks we will begin staining the fence. I hope the weather cooperates and it doesn't take the whole week. We will have to take one day off for medical tests because I have to have a driver after they are done. Hope to be back on my feet soon.

HAPPY SPRING!!