Friday, August 1, 2014
The Importance of You
Spending your life trying to please everyone leads only to the loss of one's self and in losing that, you lose the only thing that truly mattered anyway. ~me
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Perspective: When Life Hands You Lemons...
"In everything give thanks unto God..." 1Thess 5:18a
Imagine yourself in line at your local store or waiting for church to start, and someone ahead of you begins to complain. Maybe it's the weather, too hot or too cold... It could be the slowness of the clerk or the way the preacher's wife is dressed. You try to ignore them, hum some random tune to drowned out their comments, and suddenly, without any thought otherwise, you find yourself dipping into a bad mood. You realize the clerk is a little slow and how is it the preacher's wife can wear that shamble in public. I am here to tell you you are not alone.
Perspective just like attitude is contagious if given root. The mob mentality or my personal favorite 'misery complex' tends to spread like wild fire when we forget to renew our minds and look at what God has done in our own lives. We get jealous or envious of those around us, we lose our patience with normal every day people, and most important, we slap God with a 'what about me' guilt trip.
We complain about everything from the weather (summer is hot, winter is cold... without them, the world would cease to do its job), our jobs (if you don't like it, ask God for another), and our lives (only you can change). Things like the roof over our heads, the food we eat, and the air we breathe become something we deserve, and not something to be thankful for. We wake and instead of reminding God we are grateful for another day, we complain about the job we have to go to or the pain in our back because we slept wrong on it. Old age, bills, kids... the list is endless and for a moment, I wonder just what God thinks of all our complaining.
Paul said 'We should give thanks unto God in everything and moreover, Rejoice in the Lord Always.' (Phil.4:4). To REJOICE... is literally to give joy in it again. To celebrate in, be happy... ALWAYS... a mate of forever, or for those looking for simple, in all ways, the good and the bad... the happy and sad. We are to always thank God for HE has done mighty things.
As I said before, most reading this have a roof over their head, a computer or device to read this, food on the table, a car or even two, clothes on your back, and all of you, I know have air to breathe. I thank God for my loved ones and my church. No, life is not perfect and trials, bad timing, and slow clerks will always be, but it's not them that need to change, but our perspective.
Before I end, let me remind you of one more thing to truly be thankful for.... Jesus. Without him dying on the cross for our sins, we would still be separated from God. I mean you could die in his place, the same way he did, but that act would not solidify our redemption. No, that took Jesus. If not for Him and his obedience, sacrifice, and love, we'd be bound for Hell, hand basket optional. Thank you God for your Son and for EVERYTHING you have made.
-Angelle
Imagine yourself in line at your local store or waiting for church to start, and someone ahead of you begins to complain. Maybe it's the weather, too hot or too cold... It could be the slowness of the clerk or the way the preacher's wife is dressed. You try to ignore them, hum some random tune to drowned out their comments, and suddenly, without any thought otherwise, you find yourself dipping into a bad mood. You realize the clerk is a little slow and how is it the preacher's wife can wear that shamble in public. I am here to tell you you are not alone.
Perspective just like attitude is contagious if given root. The mob mentality or my personal favorite 'misery complex' tends to spread like wild fire when we forget to renew our minds and look at what God has done in our own lives. We get jealous or envious of those around us, we lose our patience with normal every day people, and most important, we slap God with a 'what about me' guilt trip.
We complain about everything from the weather (summer is hot, winter is cold... without them, the world would cease to do its job), our jobs (if you don't like it, ask God for another), and our lives (only you can change). Things like the roof over our heads, the food we eat, and the air we breathe become something we deserve, and not something to be thankful for. We wake and instead of reminding God we are grateful for another day, we complain about the job we have to go to or the pain in our back because we slept wrong on it. Old age, bills, kids... the list is endless and for a moment, I wonder just what God thinks of all our complaining.
Paul said 'We should give thanks unto God in everything and moreover, Rejoice in the Lord Always.' (Phil.4:4). To REJOICE... is literally to give joy in it again. To celebrate in, be happy... ALWAYS... a mate of forever, or for those looking for simple, in all ways, the good and the bad... the happy and sad. We are to always thank God for HE has done mighty things.
As I said before, most reading this have a roof over their head, a computer or device to read this, food on the table, a car or even two, clothes on your back, and all of you, I know have air to breathe. I thank God for my loved ones and my church. No, life is not perfect and trials, bad timing, and slow clerks will always be, but it's not them that need to change, but our perspective.
Before I end, let me remind you of one more thing to truly be thankful for.... Jesus. Without him dying on the cross for our sins, we would still be separated from God. I mean you could die in his place, the same way he did, but that act would not solidify our redemption. No, that took Jesus. If not for Him and his obedience, sacrifice, and love, we'd be bound for Hell, hand basket optional. Thank you God for your Son and for EVERYTHING you have made.
-Angelle
Hotdogs: Are they Rabid?
Wonderland incoming... http://rapidhotdog.blogspot.com/
Nope. You didn't read that wrong. Hotdogs, at least at my other sight are indeed rabid, though someone put a 'p' instead of a 'b' in the address. It happens. Anyway, there you will find the more silly, crazy, and rather odd me. It's down the rabbit hole a bit, past Hatter's tea party (let me know if you find him) and to the right of the Queen's castle. Stop by, pull up a 'shroom and enjoy the fun. There is never a dull moment. Trust me, I write them... hee hee.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
People: Big World Little Space
People surprise you....the ones you thought were your closest friends can turn out to be nothing more than along for the proverbial ride. Hoping like the pilot fish for a handout, to scrape up the leftovers that spill over on your good fortune, but when you need them or when danger shows, they are hiding behind you, cowering...or have found another bigger better fish to replace you.
There are the ones that only call when they need your help or have a free minute to talk...the ones that give very little for the person you are and more for the idea that you're too gullible to say no. It could be that you're too afraid to let go of them, afraid that the only reason they are your friend is because you're always there. Problem is...they won't be there for you when you need them and in reality, you are nothing more than a doormat to wipe their feet on as they walk all over your life.
Lastly, there are my favorite....family...not friends. Ones that stick with you no matter what...no matter how many times you have gone into the gutter, how much you reek of stupidity, or how many times you have forgotten what really matters, and walked out of their life for something better. They are the ones who laugh at your jokes in public only later to tell you they suck, let your cry on their shoulder about how your favorite shirt is nothing more than tatters and swear never to tell anyone that you did, and they are most importantly, the ones that no matter what...you can go to them without fear of being turned away. They do not judge...they do not make light of what you cry over, and they remind you that you are more than you ever thought possible. Mostly, these are the people you should never let go because one day, you'll realize as you look back on your life, they were there through all of it.
-dedicated to the friends that made my life worth living- Just because I wrote this does not mean you all are off the hook for anything done to me in the past. I will get you, my pretties, and your little white lies too. ;)
Open Mouth. Insert...
Today I begin this journey... Today I open my mouth and tell it how I see it... Today I open my brain and heart to see what flows out... and tomorrow I begin this journey again...
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