I look around and see all these people with babies and children of various ages. Sometimes I see the love radiate from a mother smiling at her child/children. I hear the love in the tender way she speaks to them. I can almost feel the love as I see her embrace them. It delights me to see this. I know that she values her precious gift(s) from God above.
Other times, sadly enough, I see anything but love. I see hardness, dread, and selfishness. I then wonder why it is that these people have been blessed (not in their eyes!!!) with children. Granted, some of them probably didn't plan on having children. It's certainly not the child's fault that their mother had them. The child didn't ask to be born. So, why should the child have to pay the price? Why should they not be treated with love and tenderness? Why should they feel like they are just in the way?
Children have always had a special place in my heart. Anyone who knows me knows that. I have not yet been blessed with a child of my own. Oh to have a little one to rock to sleep, to read a bedtime story to, a little person to cuddle up with you and watch cartoons. Oh to hear the words "I love you Mommy!!"
I am pressing on in age now and wonder if I will ever receive such a blessing. If I do, oh how thankful I will be. If not, I will still believe that God knows what is best for my life. He has a plan for my life. It may or may not involve me being a mother. I will trust His plan. Even though I haven't got all the details.
I must say that I am blessed to have children in my life. There is one child in my life who says that she and her brothers are "my children." When I heard that come from that child's mouth it brought tears to my eyes. Yep, to be loved by a child has to be the greatest feeling. I think if I loved those children anymore my heart would burst. I also have two girls that I love very much as well. I am their Su'an!!! It makes me feel special to be someone's Su'an. I love it!!!
People who have children should count their blessings every time they look into their child's eyes. Every time they hear the word mommy their heart should melt. Oh I am quiet aware that children can be disobedient, stubborn, disrespectful, etc. at times. Yes, this can get under your skin. At times you will need to correct your child. However, they are still a precious gift. So if you have children please give them a hug and tell them how special they are. It will make all of you feel better.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Have I Made A Difference?
What a question!! Is it an important question? Yes, I do believe it is. I believe that God made each of us for a reason. Some of us have no idea what purpose God has for us. Surely He didn't just create us to take up space. Trees, rivers, and other types of landscapes/landmarks do that just fine. No, He took the time to create a human. Someone who can talk, walk, think, and many other amazing feats. I think that He wants us to make a difference in the lives of those around us.
You may be thinking "Well, what can I do?" Granted some people are more creative and outgoing than others. I understand that. I am such an introvert. That is until I get to know someone. Then look out!!!
However, there is SOMETHING that each of us is good at. We just need to find out what that something is and use it. It may be writing a little cheery note, calling a friend to see how they are, or just letting someone know that you are there if they need you. Those few simple things can make a huge difference in someone else's life. Amazingly, in our own lives as well.
Granted it would be easier to not venture out. Especially on our heart strings. When I help, I tend to get involved emotionally as well. I feel things very deeply. Compassion is other people's pain in your heart. To me, truer words have never been spoken. That's exactly what I feel. I try very hard to put myself in the other person's shoes. I think how I would want someone to respond to me. Now, I'm not saying that I always come to the rescue. Absolutely not!!! I need to be shaken up now and then.
God has blessed me with friends that have been there for me in my time of need. I am truly thankful for their help. Most of all, I am thankful for their compassion. They felt my pain in their heart. Just thinking about that has me in tears as I type. I don't think I have the right words to express the gratitude that's in my heart. Thank you ladies!!!!!
So this is just something that I was thinking about this morning. Let's think about some of the people in our lives (past or present) that have made a difference in our lives. I mean a difference in our well being (food, shelter, clothing), our character, our self esteem, things such as that. My mother comes to mind. She always encouraged me to do the best I could do at whatever it was I was doing. No sir!!!!! There was no such thing as half way doing something. Today, I still try my hardest when I set out to do a task. My mother is no longer living, but her words live in me. So, that is my challenge for us today. Let's keep our eyes (and our heart's!!!!) open in order to make a difference in someone else's life today.
You may be thinking "Well, what can I do?" Granted some people are more creative and outgoing than others. I understand that. I am such an introvert. That is until I get to know someone. Then look out!!!
However, there is SOMETHING that each of us is good at. We just need to find out what that something is and use it. It may be writing a little cheery note, calling a friend to see how they are, or just letting someone know that you are there if they need you. Those few simple things can make a huge difference in someone else's life. Amazingly, in our own lives as well.
Granted it would be easier to not venture out. Especially on our heart strings. When I help, I tend to get involved emotionally as well. I feel things very deeply. Compassion is other people's pain in your heart. To me, truer words have never been spoken. That's exactly what I feel. I try very hard to put myself in the other person's shoes. I think how I would want someone to respond to me. Now, I'm not saying that I always come to the rescue. Absolutely not!!! I need to be shaken up now and then.
God has blessed me with friends that have been there for me in my time of need. I am truly thankful for their help. Most of all, I am thankful for their compassion. They felt my pain in their heart. Just thinking about that has me in tears as I type. I don't think I have the right words to express the gratitude that's in my heart. Thank you ladies!!!!!
So this is just something that I was thinking about this morning. Let's think about some of the people in our lives (past or present) that have made a difference in our lives. I mean a difference in our well being (food, shelter, clothing), our character, our self esteem, things such as that. My mother comes to mind. She always encouraged me to do the best I could do at whatever it was I was doing. No sir!!!!! There was no such thing as half way doing something. Today, I still try my hardest when I set out to do a task. My mother is no longer living, but her words live in me. So, that is my challenge for us today. Let's keep our eyes (and our heart's!!!!) open in order to make a difference in someone else's life today.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This
Not only was this a song in the 60's, I think that most of us heard that saying a lot. Our Mama's lovingly gave us that warning. There are some days that if it can possibly go wrong it will. Days when, by 8:30, you begin to think that you should have stayed in bed. (It's safer there!!!) Days that drag by and you seem to get nothing accomplished, yet you are exhausted by the time your head hits the pillow that night.
A lot of times our exhaustion stems from our thought processes. It takes more energy to be negative than it does to be positive. Now I realize that just because you think positive things will not always work out. However, the more positive you try to be it will improve the way you feel. I have tried it myself.
Most people don't like to be around negative people. After you listen to someone just gripe, gripe, gripe, how do you feel? Certainly not lively and joyous. You feel bummed and ran down. Next time you are at a gathering check out where most of the people are gathered. There are always those choice people who can really draw a crowd with their positive attitude.
So, we are all bound to have "days like this", but let's try and not make it a "day like this" for everybody around us.
A lot of times our exhaustion stems from our thought processes. It takes more energy to be negative than it does to be positive. Now I realize that just because you think positive things will not always work out. However, the more positive you try to be it will improve the way you feel. I have tried it myself.
Most people don't like to be around negative people. After you listen to someone just gripe, gripe, gripe, how do you feel? Certainly not lively and joyous. You feel bummed and ran down. Next time you are at a gathering check out where most of the people are gathered. There are always those choice people who can really draw a crowd with their positive attitude.
So, we are all bound to have "days like this", but let's try and not make it a "day like this" for everybody around us.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
A friend knows all about you, and loves you anyway
We meet many acquaintances in our lives. These are people we work with, go to church with, or meet in various other ways. These people know of us. They don't know us. A true friend knows the good, the bad, and well...... the ugly parts of us. They love us anyway!!!! They don't love you more when you are perky, and less when you have a problem. No, they love you unconditionally. They will be there with you through everything. No matter if it's the happiest event in your life, or the darkest hour in your life. They will not be ready to turn their back on you. They will be ready to help you. Even if that meant just sitting there while you talked or cried.
A real friend realizes that you are human. They know that humans have problems that sometimes are difficult to just toss aside. They realize, of course, that if you are obviously doing something wrong or harmful that they should tell you. However, a real friend won't be quick to disown you. Instead, they will be an encourager, a confidant, and a soft place to fall.
If we have such a friend in our lives we are blessed. I am one of those blessed people!!!! We should cherrish our friends. We should be careful as to not take them for granted. Now if we have Jesus as our Savior we have the very best friend imaginable. Perhaps not in the flesh, but he is always with us. He is never too busy for us. He knows all about us. That in itself is a scary thought!!!! He may not like what we do or say. Yet, without a doubt, He loves us no matter what. He loves us just like we are. That thought just blows my mind!!!!
So let's try to not set out to change what we don't particularly like about our friends. Let's embrace the differences, and possibly learn a thing or two from those differences. After all, if Jesus Christ, perfect like He is, can love us just the way we are, why can't we love other's just the way they are? Ouch!!!! That is hard to swallow isn't it?!!!!!! Hard or not, I do believe it is something to think about.
A real friend realizes that you are human. They know that humans have problems that sometimes are difficult to just toss aside. They realize, of course, that if you are obviously doing something wrong or harmful that they should tell you. However, a real friend won't be quick to disown you. Instead, they will be an encourager, a confidant, and a soft place to fall.
If we have such a friend in our lives we are blessed. I am one of those blessed people!!!! We should cherrish our friends. We should be careful as to not take them for granted. Now if we have Jesus as our Savior we have the very best friend imaginable. Perhaps not in the flesh, but he is always with us. He is never too busy for us. He knows all about us. That in itself is a scary thought!!!! He may not like what we do or say. Yet, without a doubt, He loves us no matter what. He loves us just like we are. That thought just blows my mind!!!!
So let's try to not set out to change what we don't particularly like about our friends. Let's embrace the differences, and possibly learn a thing or two from those differences. After all, if Jesus Christ, perfect like He is, can love us just the way we are, why can't we love other's just the way they are? Ouch!!!! That is hard to swallow isn't it?!!!!!! Hard or not, I do believe it is something to think about.
Don't be fooled by the smile on my face
Every day we go many places and see many faces. A lot of them are smiling faces. However, just because the person is smiling on the outside, doesn't always mean that they are smiling on the inside. We tend to assume that they must be happy if they are smiling.
I feel that the words to the song People Need the Lord sum it up the best. The following are some of the verses to that song. Every day they pass me by I can see it in their eyes. Empty people filled with care headed who knows where. On they go through private pain living fear to fear. Laughter hides their silent cries only Jesus hears.
It's very sad how much pain that people go through each and every day in silence. They are quiet on the outside, yet screaming out for help on the inside. They are broken!!!!! As the song says though, Jesus hears their cries. He can and will reach down to them (us!!!). How amazing is that!!!!!
Take the time to say a kind word to the next person you come into contact with today. (whether they are smiling or not) You may be the only person that makes them feel like they matter. The Bible says: Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. So..... it is our responsibility. I am certainly pointing a finger at myself!!!!!!!! I will not be the pot calling the kettle black. This is my challege for us today: Let's make someone's day a little brighter.
I feel that the words to the song People Need the Lord sum it up the best. The following are some of the verses to that song. Every day they pass me by I can see it in their eyes. Empty people filled with care headed who knows where. On they go through private pain living fear to fear. Laughter hides their silent cries only Jesus hears.
It's very sad how much pain that people go through each and every day in silence. They are quiet on the outside, yet screaming out for help on the inside. They are broken!!!!! As the song says though, Jesus hears their cries. He can and will reach down to them (us!!!). How amazing is that!!!!!
Take the time to say a kind word to the next person you come into contact with today. (whether they are smiling or not) You may be the only person that makes them feel like they matter. The Bible says: Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. So..... it is our responsibility. I am certainly pointing a finger at myself!!!!!!!! I will not be the pot calling the kettle black. This is my challege for us today: Let's make someone's day a little brighter.
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