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There are many days when I have physical pain in my muscles , but the one thing I cannot do is give in. 

Giving in would cause me to have a give-up spirit and that is just not an option. I know my limitations, and I have learned to respect them and to operate within those boundaries. 

I also will stretch those boundaries a bit in order to push my limitations so I do not limit my options.

I always have a goal in mind, and even if I cannot complete it all at once I pick up where I left off the next day.

Following Christ is the highest goal and mark we could ever attain. Pushing yourself past all obstacles and pressing in and moving forward are the only options available. 

If we are to reach the high calling of God we must not give ourselves any other options other than to refuse to lower our standards by giving in to weakness or things that would try to hold us back. Take control and push.

Olive Oil and Herbs

Olive oil and herbs, such a wonderful creative way to preserve the fresh bounty of aromatic, healthy labors of love grown fresh from the garden. 

Look at the shapes , colors, smells and ways that these plants can be used. 

Simple pleasures that serve us for a holistic life style.

And I Pray

Take The Wheel

Most of my life I had a tight reign on the wheel driving myself to my limits. 

Sure of my self and full of confidence that I could do anything. In honesty I could only do what God created me with the ability to accomplish. 

When I realized that I could not do anything with out the one who created me and gave me the resources and knowledge , gifts and talents, brain and body, and a soul I became humbled by His presence and handed over my life to serve Him for His purpose for my life instead of living to serve myself. 

Jesus I gladly give you the wheel to direct my life in the way that you see fit. For your plans for my life are far greater than anything I could accomplish on my own. Today I Choose Life by joining hands with my maker.

Colors

Wow sometimes if we could just slow down and be intentional about thanking God for the chance to be alive. To look upon the beauty of life, and the fact that we have choices about how we choose to perceive our world. 

Lord today I am thankful for colors, it brightens my countenance, it makes me feel alive and vibrant. 

Colors change our moods, they reflect God's creative side, and they allow for a  variety in all things. 

Colors make me smile, they bring joy to my Spirit, and they create atmospheres that invite and welcome people in. They are a reflection of your personality. May you find life in the beauty of color today.

Wrongfully Accused

Have you ever been accused of wrong doing and you were innocent, yet for some reason you felt the need to defend yourself and justify your actions?

This is a common thing for people to stand up for themselves, but I have found that sometimes just saying I did not do that and leaving it alone is best. 

If you are being judged by another and accused wrongfully that is the accusers need to find answers . Most accusers do not look at a persons history, there character, or what they stand for. They just judge based off of there experiences and beliefs . 

I do not waste my time and energy defending myself or proving myself to someone who has pre-judged me. Their, mind is set . Rather I respectfully bless them with the truth and leave un-offended, and allow God to bring things full circle . In doing so life brings the truth around in it's proper timing and you have left place for the accusor to grow from the mistake. 

Often we make ourselves look bad because the accusor is already looking for ways to justify his belief about you, and whatever we seek after we will find. 

Let it go , and trust in God's natural system of reaping and sowing. We live to serve and honor God not to please a man.

Look Up

Whatever we choose to focus on is what becomes larger in our lives. Think on the things from above that lift your head and encourage your heart. 

You will experience all sorts of reality but at any given moment we can choose to give everything to God and walk in inner peace knowing that He is for us , not against us.