ELECTION; FEAR NOT

I felt tired so I found a spot to rest. My mind racing with the past week and now this week about to dawn on us a new President of the United States. I focus on my breathing...in and out..I am breathing. That's all that matters...I am breathing...in and out...grateful...I have no other answers to this election or for that matter many things in life.

Life takes twists and turns. I am alive for a reason. As I read I am assured He will provide an escape from my fears. But how can I be delivered from recurring negative thoughts. Occupy my thoughts. He protects us from all troubles. Most reassuring; He is watching over.

Do not fret. Sometimes He allows things and it takes time to understand. Sometimes I never understand. It is expected that when we go to our Father He takes care of things. We may or may not know how. When I approach my perfect Father it is with a awe and reverence that He will act in the best for the good.

I breath...I rest...I wait...with hope.

King David calls on the people to praise the Lord for delivering him and for His goodness to His people concerning the righteous path to a long life. He provides for His own. He reminds us to seek peace and pursue it.

His love matters...check yourself...do you know Him...do you have a relationship. (not religion) But a relationship.

Pray to God...let me see you...let me know you...let me learn of your ways...let me be known by you...let me love you and be loved...give me the ability...Amen.

The Father speaks:  The world appears to be a mess. Rest assured my child I am with you! Look through the dense fog of gloom and see I am with you. I am the light of the World and I love you! Pray...ask anything in my son's name.


Psalm 34

THERAPY

She laid the crying boy under the bush to keep him from the hot sun. She walked 100 yards from him and dropped to her knees. I can't bear do see him die. I have nothing to give him. She wretched with pain, tears streaming down her face.

God heard the boy crying. The angel of God called to Hagar "What is the matter. Do not be afraid. God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. Lift the boy up and take him by the hand. I will make him into a great nation."

Then God opened her eyes and she saw a water fountain. So she filled her water bottle and gave the boy a drink. God was with the boy as he grew up...

As I read this story in the bible I was reminded that that same God exists today, he sees me, knows me, loves me, watches over me.

That same God exists for you!

The best therapy we could give ourselves is to find a quiet space to reflect on this truth. A sacred spot where we connect with the God of the Universe. It is recorded that he knows the secret place where we were formed, He saw us grow in the womb, He wanted us to be born, He has a plan for us.

The thought calms my body, mind and soul. I am renewed. Whatever the circumstance I must trust.
He says "I know the plans I have for you. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Be still...calm...let go...let God...

Imagine a world full of people connected to God waiting on Him to fulfill the purpose, void of striving and stress. It is in the striving and stress that we react and it is not always with right motives and a heart full of love.

Pray...listen...love...

I GET TO

I get to get up and take a warm shower.
I get to make breakfast and there are several choices included.
I get to pray and spend time with Jesus.
I get to go to work.
I get to come home and rest, go for a walk or bike ride.

This list could go on and on.

I am reminded that I have a choice to focus on things that really matter.
Not waste energy on negative talk.
As I walk through the day everything I think, say and do is a choice.
Will I put things into the right perspective.

I was just sitting here before I wrote this praying.
I get to find a spot in my house and spend a quiet moment being still.
I read this.
In union with Jesus you are complete.

Enough said for today. Peace be with you.

WHO CARES

WHO CARES:
if your shirts wrinkled.                                                    
if your hairs not perfect
if you forgot your cell phone at home
if the dishes are dirty
if the laundries not done
if your beds not made...blah, blah, blah.

Why do I judge myself if things are not done perfect?

I'm sure you could go on and expand the list if you want. Maybe you could set your mind at peace by just giving yourself permission to not be concerned about such unimportant stuff.

WHO CARES:

God's not remote; He's near. We live and move in Him, can't get away from Him!

These words are sacred.

The Lord makes His face to shine upon us and is gracious to us.

Maybe today we need to look around and catch ourselves when we're being hard on ourselves and ask "Who cares?"

Enjoy the new mercy for today. Be glad!