This year has been a year of changes...in my mind, body and spirit.  I have chosen to ~Live~Life~ Blessed~  regardless of whatever circumstances are taking place in my life.  I am blessed each day, even on the days that do not appear to be moving in the direction I think they should be.  Even on the most difficult days and in the midst of the most trying circumstances I can find a reason to be grateful.  God walks with me, carries me and guides me.

I am going to begin a new project that I am calling "The Blessing Jar"

Starting on the first day of the month fill the jar with notes about the good things that happen in life. At the end of each month empty the jar and read about all the blessings that have been experienced.  Do this each month for a year and be amazed at all there is to be grateful for. ♥

 

 

"I will make them and the places surrounding my hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing."

Ezekiel 34:26

 

Simple Joys

This morning I awoke to the sound of rain pounding on the roof and my husband snoring beside me.  I had to just lay there and smile because I was so grateful for the moment.  Life is always just one heartbeat away from eternity.  While I am secure in where I will spend eternity I also have learned to cherish each moment I have here in this life.  It is the simple things that seem to give me the most joy. 

 

 

 

Sharing waffles and hot cider at four in the morning with my husband because I could not sleep after another dream woke me up.  Sitting together in the adirondack chairs long after dark just to be outside as long as we can because we both know soon it will be winter.  Our devotion time together is my favorite.  We have this little book called “Jesus Calling” that we read & discuss each day.  We laugh together, dream and talk about the future.   We will cherish the little joys each day and hang on through the difficult days knowing all of them are numbered and held in God’s hands.  Enjoy each day as it comes and look for the simple joys. 

 

 

 

 

Jesus Calling Book:
http://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Calling-Enjoying-Peace-Presence/dp/1591451884 

Choices

I will choose to love...no occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves.

I will choose joy...I will refuse the temptation to by cynical. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God.

I will choose peace...I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live.

I choose patience...I will overlook the inconveniences of the world.

I will choose kindness...I will be kind to the unkind, for such is how God has treated me.

I will choose gentleness...Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice, may it only be in praise. If I clench my fist, may it only be in prayer. If I make a demand, may it only be of myself.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and gentleness. To these I commit my day. If I succeed, I will give thanks. If I fail, I will seek God's grace. And when this day is done, I will place my head on my pillow and rest.