It's a tad late to wish a Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily. I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
Some people in life cannot figure out why life has dealt them a miserable hand. They see others around them enjoying life and it seems to add to their misery. Such people even feel at times that others are out to "get them" and that is why their life is miserable.
Can I be totally honest? Well of course I can this is my blog right?
I have found that most of us bring misery on ourselves. Here is just a few reasons that I know this. The person that lives this way of life usually....
...Thinks about themselves and no one else
...Uses the word "I" as much as possible
...Constantly is looking to the opinion of others
...Always suspicious
...Expects to be appreciated
...Jealous and envious of others
...Never forgets a criticism
...Trust nobody
...Thinks their way is the ONLY way
...Thinks everyone owes them something
...Selfish
Recipe card is a free printable by the way. Compliments of Elle's Kitchen at http://www.elliluca.com/2012/09/free-printable-recipe-cards.html
If you want to live a miserable life then I've just given you the recipe for it.
The Word of God says;
...And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. Luke 6:31 (KJV)
...Do everything in love. 1st Corinthians 16:14 (NIV)
...He must become greater; I must become less. John 3:30 (NIV)
...And whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:44-45 (ESV)
May I ever be mindful that even on a (bad day) that the Lord is my ONLY true source of Joy! Only He can deliver me from misery and He will when we put Him and others first.
Life isn't about us...but it's all about HIM!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Can I be totally honest? Well of course I can this is my blog right?
I have found that most of us bring misery on ourselves. Here is just a few reasons that I know this. The person that lives this way of life usually....
...Thinks about themselves and no one else
...Uses the word "I" as much as possible
...Constantly is looking to the opinion of others
...Always suspicious
...Expects to be appreciated
...Jealous and envious of others
...Never forgets a criticism
...Trust nobody
...Thinks their way is the ONLY way
...Thinks everyone owes them something
...Selfish
If you want to live a miserable life then I've just given you the recipe for it.
The Word of God says;
...And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. Luke 6:31 (KJV)
...Do everything in love. 1st Corinthians 16:14 (NIV)
...He must become greater; I must become less. John 3:30 (NIV)
...And whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:44-45 (ESV)
May I ever be mindful that even on a (bad day) that the Lord is my ONLY true source of Joy! Only He can deliver me from misery and He will when we put Him and others first.
Life isn't about us...but it's all about HIM!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Good message today Cindy. Think I may just need to print out this recipe and leave it around my office!
ReplyDeleteConnie Royals
Awesome reminder than I need to not focus so much on self!! Thank you, sweet Lady!! HOPE your day is blessed!!
ReplyDeleteGreat reminder Cindy!
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