Day 55. One more day!!!! It's Thursday and Friday isn't coming fast enough. Halloween for some cultures is a time in which they remember their loved ones who have passed on. They celebrate the life they once had and the love they once shared. It's a beautiful time to remember those who are no longer with us in flesh, remembering how our cherished loved ones have impacted our lives. They may have passed on, but will never be forgotten.
What's on my mind. Injustice. I dislike when someone in power abuses their power. I don't like when people who are less fortunate aren't treated fairly. I can't stand fake people. The ones who smile in your face like they really care about your well being, and talk mean behind your back, plotting. I am so glad that God is not man, because if he were he might have some of these faults. I feel blessed to know on my worse day and in my worse moments he is still by my side encouraging me to stay strong. I live with the satisfaction that he will make all things right. That he will make all your dreams come true if you believe. I know some moments in life can make you doubt or waivers your faith, but the truth is everything happens for a reason. The challenge today is to give all your worries and cares to God. Once you give them up let them go and don't think about them anymore. Today I will leave you with a verse.
◄ Psalm 55:22 ►
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
Keisha
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Day 54. When it rains it pours. When one thing seems to go wrong then a couple things will follow suite. When times get hard you just have to dig your heels in the ground, pray, and fight the devil away. He will strike when you are doing good. When you are doing Gods work. Be patient, because this to shall pass.
What's on my mind. So much to say about so much. When things transpire and you are doing your best that means a blessing is near. When things really start to turn sour I just pray and hang on, because God's Will is going to win out every time. Holding strong seems hard sometime, but the end promise is worth the fight. Life has hard roads, but we have to ride them. God will never leave us stranded.....the challenge today is to encourage someone going through a tough time to hold on. Encourage them to pray and pray for them. Don't forget to pray for your enemies. Today I will leave you with a verse.
Isaiah 40:31
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Keisha
What's on my mind. So much to say about so much. When things transpire and you are doing your best that means a blessing is near. When things really start to turn sour I just pray and hang on, because God's Will is going to win out every time. Holding strong seems hard sometime, but the end promise is worth the fight. Life has hard roads, but we have to ride them. God will never leave us stranded.....the challenge today is to encourage someone going through a tough time to hold on. Encourage them to pray and pray for them. Don't forget to pray for your enemies. Today I will leave you with a verse.
Isaiah 40:31
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Keisha
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Day 53. I had a horrible day. When the day sucks it puts a cloud on everything. I just really had to be thankful that the day was almost over. Thinking that tomorrow has to be better. Still looking forward to a peaceful weekend.
What's on my mind. A lot of negativity. Trying to focus on the positive. Trying to center myself and get back to normal. It's so important to not allow petty things to get you off track. It's even more important to speak your mind when you feel strongly about something. Before I act I think about the positives and negatives of my actions and if it can really hurt me I won't risk it. Fear is incredible. I envey the person with little fear and chases after life like a tiger to a gazelle. Life has a way of taking you down paths you didn't really want to travel. In those instances you just have to find the positives out of the situation. I believe everything happens for a reason. The challenge today is to find one thing you love about yourself and celebrate it. Today I will leave you to think about this challenge.
Keisha
What's on my mind. A lot of negativity. Trying to focus on the positive. Trying to center myself and get back to normal. It's so important to not allow petty things to get you off track. It's even more important to speak your mind when you feel strongly about something. Before I act I think about the positives and negatives of my actions and if it can really hurt me I won't risk it. Fear is incredible. I envey the person with little fear and chases after life like a tiger to a gazelle. Life has a way of taking you down paths you didn't really want to travel. In those instances you just have to find the positives out of the situation. I believe everything happens for a reason. The challenge today is to find one thing you love about yourself and celebrate it. Today I will leave you to think about this challenge.
Keisha
Monday, October 27, 2014
Day 52. Pockets of happiness. When things get hard my mother would always say just find a pocket of happiness. Meaning, have something that you look forward to. It could be a vacation or a day off of work, or spending time with a friend. Anything that fuels your inner happy can be a pocket of happiness. After a long Monday, my pocket of happiness is looking towards a nice restful weekend. Every day is something different. The excitement of not knowing what blessing is around the corner should be a pocket of happiness.
What's on my mind. Trying to see things from someone else's point of view. I really think this would solve a lot of disagreements. It actually seems like the conclusion of a disagreement is when each party can see the other persons point of view. Sometimes we have to step outside of ourselves to understand where someone else is coming from. This is extra hard for stubborn people or people who think they know everything. It could be as simple as trying to understand how another person views the situation or feels. In life we have to work together for the better good of everything and everyone. The challenge today is to think of the one person you don't get along with, but is apart of your life in some way. Now, try to visualize their side of the situation, putting your feelings aside. Today I will leave you with a verse.
◄ Philippians 2:3 ►
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
Keisha
What's on my mind. Trying to see things from someone else's point of view. I really think this would solve a lot of disagreements. It actually seems like the conclusion of a disagreement is when each party can see the other persons point of view. Sometimes we have to step outside of ourselves to understand where someone else is coming from. This is extra hard for stubborn people or people who think they know everything. It could be as simple as trying to understand how another person views the situation or feels. In life we have to work together for the better good of everything and everyone. The challenge today is to think of the one person you don't get along with, but is apart of your life in some way. Now, try to visualize their side of the situation, putting your feelings aside. Today I will leave you with a verse.
◄ Philippians 2:3 ►
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
Keisha
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Day 51. Not sure how much longer I am going to do this. This quest to change this upside down world has been productive for me...things that seem natural and maybe common sense to me I've learned may not be the perception of others. I don't believe I have all the answers, but I do believe that people can learn from others' mistakes and I've made a lot of them in my life. Hopefully, I can help other people who may be facing some of the same things.
What's on my mind. Some people get stuck. People who get stuck have something traumatic happen in their life that causes them to be mentally and emotionally stuck. It's when they are unable to move forward past the event. It could mean the loss of a loved one, a lover leaving them, an accident, or being physically or emotionally abused. Their are so many reasons that a person could get stuck. The world they knew no longer exists. They live in a world of pain, anger, self resentment, and fear. It's hard for them to move on. Sometime the perception they have of things is a false state of reality. It's really painful for their loved ones to see them this way and going through what they are. One day when they are really able to let go of all those feelings I've mentioned and truly ready to move forward they won't be stuck anymore. Getting to that point takes a lot of work and the motivation to move forward. I always say the best thing you can do for anyone in a situation like this or any situation period is to pray for them. Saint Monica prayed daily for her son Saint Augustus who ended up turning his life over to God. Prayer is powerful. The challenge today is to sit silently for a significant amount of time and pray for someone who you realize is stuck. Pray for them to have the courage to move forward, to get past the fear, anger and hurt. Today I will leave you to pray.
Keisha
What's on my mind. Some people get stuck. People who get stuck have something traumatic happen in their life that causes them to be mentally and emotionally stuck. It's when they are unable to move forward past the event. It could mean the loss of a loved one, a lover leaving them, an accident, or being physically or emotionally abused. Their are so many reasons that a person could get stuck. The world they knew no longer exists. They live in a world of pain, anger, self resentment, and fear. It's hard for them to move on. Sometime the perception they have of things is a false state of reality. It's really painful for their loved ones to see them this way and going through what they are. One day when they are really able to let go of all those feelings I've mentioned and truly ready to move forward they won't be stuck anymore. Getting to that point takes a lot of work and the motivation to move forward. I always say the best thing you can do for anyone in a situation like this or any situation period is to pray for them. Saint Monica prayed daily for her son Saint Augustus who ended up turning his life over to God. Prayer is powerful. The challenge today is to sit silently for a significant amount of time and pray for someone who you realize is stuck. Pray for them to have the courage to move forward, to get past the fear, anger and hurt. Today I will leave you to pray.
Keisha
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Day 50. Time flies. I hope people are living in a way that fuels their inner happy, because no one is promised tomorrow. I think the worst thing that could happen to someone is thinking that they have time to do this or to do that, and letting time catch up. Live today and rest tomorrow.
What's on my mind. I was explaining Heaven and hell to my children. They are so funny, because they speak their minds. I told them that the devil likes to lie and deceive them into thinking things that aren't true. Like that it's okay to lie, or that stealing is fine. I told them that this life is hard, because we are not home. That Heaven is our home where there is no pain, hurt, anxiety, or the feeling of being left out. One of my kids asked if there is food there. I told them that the food is probably better then we could ever imagine. "Like ice cream," one yelled out. I told them maybe something that taste way better then ice cream and all of their eyes got big. One of them asked how does someone get to hell? I told them by not following God's laws. He left us commandments. He even told us to love our enemies. He also said that if we believe that he gave his only Son to die for our sins so that we might be saved we would have eternal life. That if we ask for forgiveness for whatever we've done he knows our hearts and is a merciful and forgiving God. The challenge today is to talk to God. If you always talk to him give him thanks and praise for his blessings. If you don't talk to God often speak to him in a respectful manner like you would your wonderful father who gave you life and so much love. Every day we breathe is a gift, another chance at being the best person we know we can be. Today I will leave you with a verse.
Revelation 21:1-5
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
5 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Keisha
What's on my mind. I was explaining Heaven and hell to my children. They are so funny, because they speak their minds. I told them that the devil likes to lie and deceive them into thinking things that aren't true. Like that it's okay to lie, or that stealing is fine. I told them that this life is hard, because we are not home. That Heaven is our home where there is no pain, hurt, anxiety, or the feeling of being left out. One of my kids asked if there is food there. I told them that the food is probably better then we could ever imagine. "Like ice cream," one yelled out. I told them maybe something that taste way better then ice cream and all of their eyes got big. One of them asked how does someone get to hell? I told them by not following God's laws. He left us commandments. He even told us to love our enemies. He also said that if we believe that he gave his only Son to die for our sins so that we might be saved we would have eternal life. That if we ask for forgiveness for whatever we've done he knows our hearts and is a merciful and forgiving God. The challenge today is to talk to God. If you always talk to him give him thanks and praise for his blessings. If you don't talk to God often speak to him in a respectful manner like you would your wonderful father who gave you life and so much love. Every day we breathe is a gift, another chance at being the best person we know we can be. Today I will leave you with a verse.
Revelation 21:1-5
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
5 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Keisha
Friday, October 24, 2014
Day 49. It's Friday...time to celebrate and let your hair down. Lol...I guess for some people who work the weekends it's just another day. However, I am very blessed and thankful that I can take this time for myself. It's okay to be selfish. Again, if you are not spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically sound how can you put energy forth to help others?
What's on my mind. Making time for things that are important to me. I know, I know! On the weekend I like to talk about self care and how important it is to do things that fuel your inner happy. It seems so difficult to find time to do the things I enjoy. When I finally get time to do what I want I usually want to spend it relaxing. I always tell myself, "okay this weekend I'm going to paint." Then I get caught up in doing other things. The challenge today is if you do a lot for other people, be selfish and do something nice for yourself. Take yourself to the movies, finish that book you started, work on that project close to your heart, or go garden like you said you would. Love yourself like no one else can. Today I will leave you with that thought.
Keisha
What's on my mind. Making time for things that are important to me. I know, I know! On the weekend I like to talk about self care and how important it is to do things that fuel your inner happy. It seems so difficult to find time to do the things I enjoy. When I finally get time to do what I want I usually want to spend it relaxing. I always tell myself, "okay this weekend I'm going to paint." Then I get caught up in doing other things. The challenge today is if you do a lot for other people, be selfish and do something nice for yourself. Take yourself to the movies, finish that book you started, work on that project close to your heart, or go garden like you said you would. Love yourself like no one else can. Today I will leave you with that thought.
Keisha
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