There are so many choices, it seems, when it comes to making decisions. Do I do what is popular? Or profitable? Do I take a risk or play it conservative? Do I please myself more than others, or please others to my own detriment? Do I listen to the voice of marketers who are trying to sell me the latest electronic gadget, or am I content with what I have? So many choices, so few clear-cut answers.
Choosing to Thrive in My Circumstances PART X Choose to Show Up Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Numbers 16:16 And Moses said to Korah, “Be present, you and all your company, before the Lord.” My Spiritual Father has a saying: 80% of life is just showing up. When you
Choosing to Thrive in My Circumstances PART IX Choose Dignity: Remember Who Made You Image by 165106 from Pixabay Job 40:10 Deck yourself with majesty and dignity; clothe yourself with glory and splendor. Today’s Scripture verse from Job 40:10 could be read in a narcissistic way, that we should dress
Choosing to Thrive in My Circumstances Part VIII Choose Patience: The First Characteristic of Love Image by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay Proverbs 14:17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly, but a man of discretion is patient. In the last reflection, we discussed choosing love. In I Corinthians 13, a chapter that
Choosing to thrive in my circumstances Part VII Choose Love, the Mark of a Christian Image by James Chan from Pixabay John 13:35-35 Jesus said to His disciples,“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one
Kindness should be our personal goal, whether it is returned or not. If our goal is to be kind, kindness will blossom from us and spread.
To serve means to offer service as it is needed, not necessarily in how we want to serve. Focus not just on work, but ministry through service.
We try to place blame in all circumstances, even with nothing to blame. When faced with problems, we must identify causes and find solutions.
There are lots of circumstances that are beyond our control. How we look at certain circumstances is a choice. Be a glass half full person.
Today we think that more is better. What God expects is our best effort. A good motto is, “The best I can with what I have.” Circumstances