I don't understand...but I'll do this:
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him,and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3: 5-6
Showing posts with label words of wisdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label words of wisdom. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Figuring out the days coming up
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Sunny Thursday morning~
I'm sitting in my dining area this morning, looking at the bright sunshine that's reflecting off of the snow in the backyard. It's pretty! I'd been excited about seeing the yard again, though. Spring is just 8 days away, according to my calendar! MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR!!!
I will post some pictures when I get home from teaching today. Lots to share~ you'll love the Disney pictures!
I think the neatest thing about being in Orlando wasn't just seeing the girls and doing the Princess Half Marathon or enjoying the beautiful sunshine and warmth or laughing all the time. (all very imporant things by the way and I know I was blessed!) The neatest thing was seeing my chaplain friend Charlie and soaking in his words of wisdom in the short time we had together as he drove me to the airport. Ever hear the verse "Be still and know I am God" ? Charlie reminded me of this verse and I said "I can't do it...I can't be still." He replied, "You can but you won't because you are scared of what might happen!" Wow, what do you think?! Any words of wisdom from you?
I will post some pictures when I get home from teaching today. Lots to share~ you'll love the Disney pictures!
I think the neatest thing about being in Orlando wasn't just seeing the girls and doing the Princess Half Marathon or enjoying the beautiful sunshine and warmth or laughing all the time. (all very imporant things by the way and I know I was blessed!) The neatest thing was seeing my chaplain friend Charlie and soaking in his words of wisdom in the short time we had together as he drove me to the airport. Ever hear the verse "Be still and know I am God" ? Charlie reminded me of this verse and I said "I can't do it...I can't be still." He replied, "You can but you won't because you are scared of what might happen!" Wow, what do you think?! Any words of wisdom from you?
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Spilled Milk and Beattitudes
Good morning! I promise I won't always use Tawni's words of wisdom but check out what she sent in the "Thought for Today". It is me, again! Enjoying the time of healing with my foot and learning from all of this.
Challenge for the day; Enjoy the different periods of your life, even the bad ones, because you know that they shape the person that you are and the story that you tell. You've heard the expression, "Don't cry over spilled milk" I add---Don't cry..just wipe it up and get on with life already! LEARN! Pay attention so you're NOT spilling the same glass of milk over and over again!---Then...you may have something to cry over.
Her thought reminded me of the Beattitudes in Matthew. I opened up my Bible this morning and read it in the New International version. But then I checked it out in The Message. Even closer to home this morning -- enjoy!
Matthew 5: 1-12 "When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said: You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought. You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat. You're blessed when you care. At the moment of being 'care-full,' you find yourselves cared for. You're blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world. You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family. You're blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom. Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don't like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble."
Challenge for the day; Enjoy the different periods of your life, even the bad ones, because you know that they shape the person that you are and the story that you tell. You've heard the expression, "Don't cry over spilled milk" I add---Don't cry..just wipe it up and get on with life already! LEARN! Pay attention so you're NOT spilling the same glass of milk over and over again!---Then...you may have something to cry over.
Her thought reminded me of the Beattitudes in Matthew. I opened up my Bible this morning and read it in the New International version. But then I checked it out in The Message. Even closer to home this morning -- enjoy!
Matthew 5: 1-12 "When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said: You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought. You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat. You're blessed when you care. At the moment of being 'care-full,' you find yourselves cared for. You're blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world. You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family. You're blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom. Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don't like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble."
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away...
I have learned an important lesson today about grey clouds and how I happen to like having them be a part of my life! No more, thanks to a very good friend's words of wisdom. I am grateful to this friend for loving silly me, being brave and bold enough to tell me "STOP!" and promising to gently remind me when the grey clouds seem to be drifting back in.
(Other friends, you are welcome to do the same!!)
So, here's the song that inspired today's post:
Sunny Day, Sweepin' the clouds away, On my way to where the air is sweet, Can you tell me how to get, How to get to Sesame Street? Come and play, Everything's A-OK,Friendly neighbors there,That's where we meet, Can you tell me how to get, How to get to Sesame Street?
Sesame Street Theme Lyrics by Joe Raposo, Jon Stone & Bruce Hart
Friday, February 6, 2009
Settling down...
The orthopaedic specialist authorization never came through today and it just was a tough emotional day! I have come to realize that I was totally spoiled with Fairchild's Flight Medicine Clinic. Triple spoiled and well taken care of by Dr. Wonderful and Dr. Kuhar. So this combination of the civilian doctor community and military insurance (to which I'm BLESSED to have!) are going to take some getting used to. I decided that perhaps I'd go hide under a rock*, since I can't run away because of a broken foot. But look what came up on Sarah's Art House blog tonight -- she has BEAUTIFUL inspiring words and fun artwork -- I was struck by this piece! I've put the words below the picture to share the verse with you.
Isaiah 43:1-3
"Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you. I've called your name. You're mine.When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you. When you're in rough waters, you will not go down.When you're between a rock and a hard place, it won't be a dead end — Because I am God, your personal God,
"Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you. I've called your name. You're mine.When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you. When you're in rough waters, you will not go down.When you're between a rock and a hard place, it won't be a dead end — Because I am God, your personal God,
The Holy of Israel, your Savior."
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Disappointment to others
What do you do when you feel like you're a disappointment to others?
I was brave this week, in the fact that I said "NO" to a committment that I'd originally said yes to. Another friend asked me what God said to me about this committment....and I replied, "He hasn't said anything!" That's what I realized that perhaps I was doing my committment only to help my friend out. No other reason. As I thought about it more, I realized that I was not going to be a joyful servant doing this committment and I was brave to write an email, backing out. My problem is I feel like I've let this other person down. I so admire her in so many ways and I don't want to be a disappointment to her. I was excited about the position at first because she asked me!! The more I thought about it...I don't get excited about going to this Bible Study anymore, I'd be putting in long hours of service after teaching all day, and I didn't want to become a bitter servant.
Still....I know I am a people pleaser and having anyone think disappointing thoughts about me kinda has me with my tail between my legs. I know this friend still loves me, she appreciated my honesty and we both know that God has someone out there that is RIGHT for the job. How do I move on from how I feel, though? (and I haven't gotten any word on what exactly I should be doing!! Waiting, waiting, waiting)
In the meantime, I've got two little beagle boys who love to go on walks after they've been cooped up in their crate all day. They need me!!!! (and they love me just the way I am!)
Still....I know I am a people pleaser and having anyone think disappointing thoughts about me kinda has me with my tail between my legs. I know this friend still loves me, she appreciated my honesty and we both know that God has someone out there that is RIGHT for the job. How do I move on from how I feel, though? (and I haven't gotten any word on what exactly I should be doing!! Waiting, waiting, waiting)
In the meantime, I've got two little beagle boys who love to go on walks after they've been cooped up in their crate all day. They need me!!!! (and they love me just the way I am!)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
"Oh, that my steps might be steady!"
Today's title is taken from Psalm 119. I read it this morning online and was challenged by this one line "Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set." I feel that I am going so many different ways these days, still trying to figure who I am, what I want to be when I grow up and frustrated because things I want aren't happening! I'm not sure I'm doing a very good job at anything. The verse was a good reminder for me to just keep a steady walk and my eyes on Him.
“You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set; Then I'd never have any regrets in comparing my life with your counsel. I thank you for speaking straight from your heart; I learn the pattern of your righteous ways. I'm going to do what you tell me to do; don't ever walk off and leave me."
Psalm 119:4-8
“You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set; Then I'd never have any regrets in comparing my life with your counsel. I thank you for speaking straight from your heart; I learn the pattern of your righteous ways. I'm going to do what you tell me to do; don't ever walk off and leave me."
Psalm 119:4-8
Friday, November 21, 2008
"The Invisible Woman"
A wonderful five minute video from Nicole Johnson ! Definite words of wisdom here!
Taken from Nicole's website, "Fresh Brewed Life® is the title of Nicole Johnson's first book, and since then it has become a way of life. Nicole's mission has become to create original entertainment that brings this unique and authentic perspective to women, providing them with hope for the daily grind."
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