Making decisions.

I remember well that making decisions was for me based off of how things would make me feel, and what was it going to cost me. Fear of consequences will often hold you in a place you do not want to be yet you realize you also do not want to pay the price to move forward

. I have since learned that making decisions must come from a set of principles and values that lead to Consistency , Build Trust, and Form and Shape Character. Basing decisions from my feelings creates an environment of instability because it is contingent upon outside influences. We are able to measure and evaluate circumstances and choices, and people when we have a set standard that we move from.

When I choose what kind of person I want to be I will decide on a set of Values, and operate within the Principles that support my Values. I will decide what my Roles are, and form a set of Boundaries for myself and others that keeps me consistent and safe.

Our lives must become balanced by having a center that we are moving out from and balance requires flexibility, discernment, forgiveness, and assessments, and boundaries. Having a mind set that moves us forward often means that we must let go of some things. Every area of our lives is a stewardship that must have a constant deposit put in to be able to give and withdraws on the things that no longer add value.

Those consistent daily routines will shape you and lead you to your desired end.

New Year's Day I resolve .

I resolve to live in the now moment where I am fully present to everything and one in front of me at the time.

I resolve to not have expectations of people but to allow them to be who they are and where they are in the moment without judgement.

I resolve to grow spiritually, Physically, emotionally, intellectually,socially, financially, and in every way growing and evaluating myself along the way.

I resolve to challenge my excuses, and to seek out my blind spots.

I resolve to be joyful and happy.

I resolve to give generously of myself.

I resolve to work on relationships.

I resolve to take another step closer to my destiny

All in your perspective.

Wow have you ever tried to encourage someone who was having a hard time and they received it as you being insensitive? What we perceive as a need to be encouraged sometimes is not what they need. I guess they were more in need of understanding and the encouragement would be excepted later. Live and learn. Sometimes it is best to just be still. So for me I ask for forgiveness and moved on. From now on I will ask if there is anything I can do to help and just listen. Life can be very challenging and it is easy to become frustrated and want to give up but we are here to learn and we grow and get better. Becoming bitter keeps us in a stagnant place . Life requires growth which comes from opportunities to see things differently and change for the better, Today I learned to just be still even when I know my heart was right to just want to help..

Holidays .

What is it about the holidays that causes everyone to shine or to hide? It is all about perception . What meaning you choose to apply to the season. It is common to us all to want to celebrate and to lift up something greater than ourselves. Being thankful for Life and the things we have been given.

Celebrating new beginnings, Celebrating the birth of our Savior. With all of the hustle and festivity's many get excited and full of joy and hope for the future. For those who detach  it becomes extremely difficult to hold up your head and smile as though everything in Life is all well. I have learned that nothing in Life has meaning or significance  unless we attach meaning to it.

 The weight that is placed upon our shoulders when we carry the negative results of our thinking holds us down to the point that it can even become a labor to breath. Putting things into perspective knowing that this to will pass, and that you can choose to rise from the pit and be happy, is enough to give you the boost you need. Giving Life meaning such as focusing on others and their needs gives purpose and you feel a since of joy in your self. Listening to music  can lift you up. Perhaps listing what and who you are thankful for, Looking at Life from the abundance and not the Lack. Refuse to look at Life as though things have been taken from you .

 Look at it as Life is always changing and you where given the chance to experience it. Make room for new things. Let go of those people and things that bind you up. Thank them for what they have taught you and release them. It is my wish for you that this holiday season you find someone , somewhere and bless them with your time . Give them a piece of yourself that no one else can give. Pray and seek the Lord's face for this is where all meaning comes from. Love and allow others to Love you in return. Open up your heart to God , read his word about how much he Loves you . Blessings to you this season. Serve , Serve , Serve, there are so many people and places that need your help seek and ye shall find. Ask and the door shall be open. On this day I lay before you Life and death, the blessings and the curse, choose Life.

Choose Life

Test and Trials

Growing into the likeness of Christ.

Everyday we are bombarded with information, new and old knowledge. Knowing things makes you a computer that stores information, but knowing when, where .how , why, and how much, makes you a person with wisdom. The one who acts on this knowledge with wisdom, evaluating according to your value system is one who is being shaped and formed into the image of God.

Once you have the understanding and the discernment  to know what to do you will be allowed to enter into a circumstance that will try you and test your ability to overcome.

Without the tests we cannot expect to be promoted to a higher level of  responsibility . And we wouldn't want it anyway because we could not handle it correctly.

With God we never fail the test we just keep taking it over until we get it right.

Courage

Joshua 1:9- Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid ;Courage is not the absence of fear; it is the mastery of it.; do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. 

Heres to your health

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