What’s your dream job?
I love to write romantic fiction and I like blogging.
My dream is to get paid well enough for my work so I can sustain my lifestyle with plenty left over to help my loved ones and maybe others I know in need.
Category: blog
Overlooked
Sometimes, you may feel like you seem to fade into the background, where no one can see you.
You think if you just do something great, say something snappy or even witty to get good attention, then people will see you. They will know you, know your name.
But life doesn’t work like that. People either like you, gravate to you, or maybe they just don’t.
Being overlooked is not anything anyone wants to be.
We all want to be seen.
We all want to be heard.
Silence can be deafening.
Silence can be painful and lonely.
If you are a child of God, you are blessed.
You are never alone or overlooked.
All of God’s children have a voice.
A voice that God gave to us so we can use it to call out from that lonely place for help for guidance for companionship.
God hears.
He answers.
He knows you.
He sees you.
He remembers his promise forever concerning you. Psalm 105 verse 8.
God says in the Bible, which is his word.
Behold I have graven you upon the palms of my hands. Isaiah 49 verse 16.
He remembers you.
He remembers his child and looks out for you like the father in the story of the prodigal son. God is prepared for you. Like that father,he can see you at a distance. And will have compassion and run to you with arms wide open.
He is waiting for you.
He cares when others don’t….
Compassion and fairness
What makes a good leader?
I think those two words speak for themselves.
The person has to listen first before drawing conclusions. That is the best way to show compassion and fairness.
After surgery
Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved?
I recently had surgery. During recovery in the hospital, my sister helped me to get dressed, or so it would appear. She turned my pants inside out. Helped to put my legs in one of the legs of my pants. I was in pain, but she was trying so hard I could not get mad. It was day surgery, so I had to leave that same day if all went well. And all went well, thank God.
She waited for me all day. Imagine that.
At home, things got even worse. I had two sisters helping me. Oh my, my, my…
Let me say that on the first two days, when I needed help to get dressed, I wished there was another way. By the time they finished with me, I felt like a pretzel. I didn’t know pants went on like that. After the third day, I refused help.
But through it all I felt cared for by my family. The effort they put in, the kind words were what I needed.
The main fact is that the Lord brought me through the surgery and recovery with much love. I feel loved by my heavenly Father for giving me great sisters to mess me up and those other sisters who prayed for me from afar.
All joking aside, they are the best sisters.
Redeeming Time
Time waits on no one. It marches on even when we are caught at an impasse and does not stop for anyone. It is the constant in life. Tick tock. Tick Tock…
I try not to be lazy. I try to use up as much time as I am given in a day. I am not perfect with my results, but at the end of the day I hope my ways please the Lord, and I have not wasted my time.
In my mind
Where can you reduce clutter in your life?
It is a true saying, ” Don’t sweat the small stuff.” Not worrying about every single thing declutters my mind.
If I worry about everything, I will be too stressed out, my heart will race, my pressure will sky rocket, and I could get seriously ill.
I have to weigh what is priority and what is not.
Then, I worry about the priority?
No.
Then, I take a deep breath and weigh the consequences along with my actions. I have to be honest. I am not in control. I can do my best to deal with a situation and pray for the best result.
For example:
I have to make certain numbers for every business quarter. The economy is bad, people are hoarding their money, prices are high. I work on them, say the right things, and make my calls, which is the best I can do. I can’t sweat it. Living worried about my upcoming work day and the lack that may happen can do more damage to my health. My job is to do the right thing and leave everything else to God.
Why worry when I can pray.
The Lord has never failed me.
Laugh if you want, my belief and your disbelief do not make this less true.
My motto is” Don’t worry, be happy.”
Death of a friend…
The home call of a family friend, someone I have known from childhood, puts life into perspective.
Life is so fleeting with all the ups and downs. Yet, within the shadows of these trials and tribulations, there are moments of joy and blessing where there is singing and laughter. The complexities of living are something to hold fast and to give God thanks for all he has done and all he will do.
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loaded us with benefits. Psalm 68 verse 19.
Something New
God does not do the same thing the same way.
Every day is new.
Look for him to work for you. Know it and own it.
(Adapted from Isaiah 43 verse 19.)
Guidance at sunrise
I start the day by thanking the Lord and asking for guidance.
I learned I can’t do anything without him.
I try to recall his promises so I could thank him as I take hold of those words.
For example…
I pray, ” Lord, you promised to go before me and take control, making my path straight. I claim this promise and leave everything in thy hands. Amen.”
This is not a charm like a rabbit’s foot. It isn’t magic.
I know he is handling everything for me.
Nachos
What snack would you eat right now?
I love nachos.
Cheese is my weakness, especially with nice crisp chips. Not too loaded, then the chips get all soggy. The crunch is still very important.
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