A lesson in Gratitude!

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Gratitude
 

Today in church the message was on what to do when you are faced with trouble.

And you know, trouble is always around – lurking, waiting to show it’s nasty little head when we least expect it. It’s how we manage it that will enable us to keep trouble at a distance.

When trouble comes….

Live by faith…

God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. -Psalm 46:1

“You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, “move from here to there,” and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.” – Matthew 17:20

Live by joy…

“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again – rejoice! “Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. “Don’t worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:4-6

Faith will always be tested, but from that endurance will become stronger so you are prepared for anything.

Never let up the pressure to push trouble away – don’t ever give up.

Live by gratitude…

In everything give thanks.

Even in the midst of trouble, because not everything flows from God.

You have to work at this every day.

Remember: if you are not thankful for what you have today, you will not be happy with what you will attain later.

Thanks to Pastor Duane at ResLife for a perfect reminder of how I need to live everyday.

So the next time trouble comes… instead of dwelling on what you don’t have, be grateful for the wonderful things you do have. Life is too short and we have much to do in our preparation to live eternally in Heaven. Are you ready?

Until next time,

M

 

 

The Complexities of Life

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I see no solution
yet, I am hopeful.

Things aren’t always
what they seem, but
that doesn’t mean
they can’t be overcome.

It seems the people who
you believed to be true,
someone who took your
heart and comforted it once,
really only wanted to use
it for their own – not thinking
how much pain it would cause.

Now, my faith in love is gone.
Sorrow fills my heart which
sings songs of saddess. And yet,
that someone doesn’t see it.

Time is suppose to heal – but
it just keeps renewing the pain,
never ending, soul-wrenching,
saddness. It can be all consuming.

I choose most of the time to
ignore it, breathe through it – just
keeping it away. Hoping one day
not to think of it for 24 hours.

Yet it continues….never ending. Harder
to bounce back each time. Harder to
believe that it will ever stop hurting so much.

Now, I see a chance to move on, yet
the fear is all encompassing. Dare I escape
the darkness of my heart and break free from
this sea of pain. It’s so hard. So tiring.

Each time I lose a little more energy,
a little more faith and most of all
a little more of my own self.

Then God speaks to me and says “he loves me” and I am his. He made me to achieve great things. I am strong and I will accomplish much. But not because of I am loved by a man, but because I am loved by God. He who sustains me. It is a constant work – but I am worth it!

Deep stuff for a Thursday night – but my soul needed purging! – Image

 

until later,

Mercedes

What a week!

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Had a great time in Indy over the holiday. My daughter and I went to visit friends and some family. Had a cookout with friends and family on Saturday and then Sunday just relaxed around the house. Stopped at the Prime Outlets Mall just before the Michigan State Line on Monday. It’s my favorite place to shop for great bargins. It helps to break up the trip too. Tuesday we viewed the fireworks (the picture) at a friends house by Reeds Lake.

Hope everybody had a great week and I’m looking forward to a quiet weekend. — Later, M

What my soul says today!

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Only for a time can you see me
for I shine for those who chose
to see me past all the clouds.

You know who you are
the one who has doubt
everything is not always
so clear, yet I know you

Sometimes you must look
beyond what is not in front of you
but stop and sense who I am
not who you think I am.

You know who you are
the one who has doubt
everything is not always
so clear, yet I know you

When you stop looking for
who you want me to be, try
to see who I really am

I’m your best friend,
your confidant,
your cheerleader,
your gate keeper,

it’s me.

malissa