One of the biggest obstacles to enjoying our present lives is our tendency to hang on to the past. Focusing on our previous successes or failures can prevent us from moving forward. We keep looking at what used to be and miss out on all that’s happening right now. Dwelling on our previous successes can create insecurities that stall our progress. We can start to wonder if those “glory days” really were the best days of our lives. What if we don’t have what it takes to achieve even more than we have already accomplished? The good news is that
Category: letting go
We all make mistakes. We have weaknesses, we have faults. Nobody’s perfect. We all are in constant need of the mercy of God. Thankfully, the Bible tells us in Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” A fresh portion of mercy is available every morning. What would our lives look like if we not only received God’s mercy every day, but also allowed it to flow through us to other people? The world is full of criticism, harsh opinions, and
Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere. ~Glenn Turner There are a lot of ways that we can waste our time, but worrying just might be the biggest waste of them all. Worrying never changes our circumstances. In fact, most of the things we spend time worrying about NEVER HAPPEN. Are you a worrywart? You might want to consider the following: Worrying is bad for our health. While worrying doesn’t change our situations, it does change our body chemistry. Whenever we think negative thoughts, our brains release chemicals
As a little girl, I learned that the opposite of love is hate. While there is some truth in that, I have since come to understand that the true opposite of love is selfishness. When we are caught up in our own lives, trying to satisfy our own needs, and follow our own agendas, it is very difficult to really love one another. I think that the most effective way to overcome selfishness is through gratitude. Gratitude awakens our hearts to beauty and abundance. It reminds us that we are a part of something bigger than us. When we
“Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.” ~Spanish Proverb I can totally relate to this statement because I am often guilty of putting things off until tomorrow. Consequently, my to-do list for tomorrow is a mile long! Perhaps you can relate, as well. So why do we procrastinate? We each have our own reasons. Avoiding an unpleasant task, lack of motivation (a.k.a. laziness), or fear of failure are common issues. However, I think the overall issue is that procrastination is deceptive. We buy into the lie that as long as we are going to eventually do something,