Good morning to all…..
As I begin with you today I realize that it is close to Noon and I ask; what has happened to the morning? I’m sure that everyone wonders that from time to time.
We had one appointment this morning which I figured would take maybe 30 minutes or so – more than an hour later we return. Hum, then I realized that not everyone is on “my” timetable. Funny how that works!
Today as I run in late I want to discuss “good intentions.” We all have them, don’t we? We mean to do the “right” things. We mean to say the “right” things. We are not bad people…our hearts are in the right place.
Well at times our “good intentions” back fire. Oops….we say, I didn’t mean for that to happen.
OK, here is a for instance…..you want to bless a friend or family member with giving them something from your heart. You want to do a kind deed for them.
Or you see someone being wronged and you just want to intercede to “help” out. Your “good intentions” are there but maybe not well received.
Has it ever happened to you where someone gives you something and it creates more havoc than is started out to be? Sure…we all have.
This is what I do. I take a deep breath, smile and realize that this action was done with “good intentions.” When you do that, your emotions calm down and you have the presence of peace and love for the person.
You do not look upon them or their actions as one of a malicious effort. I remember offering to others baked goods which I made for them…I had “good intentions” – I had love to offer – I was so pleased with gifting them.
Then what happened – they said – no – no – I’m on a diet I don’t want it. I was crushed. I made this offering with “good intentions.”
So what to do? I still persevere and move forward with “good intentions.” God knows my heart and I pray that others do also.
If I ever step on someone’s toes – please forgive me and know that I have come with “good intentions” to share and maybe bless someone who needs it. I’ve come to make a difference. Nancy
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The Good Idea/Unaware
Hello & Good morning….
How did you start your day today? I was blessed with being able to sit for a moment or two out on the deck with George. I felt the “Son” shine for sure!
This morning while we were talking about the bird incident from yesterday; I was taken back to the times when I knew that people were taken “unaware.”
I do believe that we have talked about this before but I am being led to bring it up again. Someone needs to hear this and maybe make adjustments in their life.
Being taken “unaware.” It is powerful; it is quick and sometimes deadly. This is how it goes….you go to the Doctor’s for a routine appointment and you leave hearing that you need surgery. You leave your house for a vacation and end up in a car crash or plane crash. Were you expecting these things….no….were you prepared? Probably not. Most of us aren’t prepared for what life throws at us.
When I think of being unaware a certain story always comes to mind for me. Back home, several years ago, I heard of a story involving an elderly Pastor and his wife.
This couple, happy as they could be, arrive home after a Christmas church service. They enter their home only to find 2 young men, whom they hired to help around the church and their home, waiting to do harm to them. Both end up tragically being killed. For what, I ask….?
So here is this couple, coming home talking about the evening perhaps, planning their Christmas with family only to find themselves “unaware” of what is about to happen.
What about the latest Metro crash…killing several and injuring many others? Were the people ready? Probably not. They were on their way home maybe and some did not make it to their physical homes.
Our fallen sisters and brothers from September 11, 2001, were they ready….maybe not, they were just fellow travelers going from one destination to another.
The birds from yesterday – when they woke up in the morning singing praises and anxious to receive more flight instructions from their Mom…did they know that a cat was laying and waiting for his breakfast…NO. They were taken “unaware.”
What about us? What are you prepared for? Do you have yourself ready for the day? Have you done your work? I know that we cannot and should not live in a state of “oh my gosh….what will happen today” mode.
We must live in a state of peace knowing that we are being saved. How do you do that? You “JustAsk” for His grace and mercy then you will be able to handle all things. Life comes in unsuspecting but you can cradle yourself in His protection.
When I realized this my whole life changed. Is it easier now and “less scary?” Yes, I would say so. I am not in control but I am no longer “scared” about the outcome. The difference has been made in Him. Nancy
How did you start your day today? I was blessed with being able to sit for a moment or two out on the deck with George. I felt the “Son” shine for sure!
This morning while we were talking about the bird incident from yesterday; I was taken back to the times when I knew that people were taken “unaware.”
I do believe that we have talked about this before but I am being led to bring it up again. Someone needs to hear this and maybe make adjustments in their life.
Being taken “unaware.” It is powerful; it is quick and sometimes deadly. This is how it goes….you go to the Doctor’s for a routine appointment and you leave hearing that you need surgery. You leave your house for a vacation and end up in a car crash or plane crash. Were you expecting these things….no….were you prepared? Probably not. Most of us aren’t prepared for what life throws at us.
When I think of being unaware a certain story always comes to mind for me. Back home, several years ago, I heard of a story involving an elderly Pastor and his wife.
This couple, happy as they could be, arrive home after a Christmas church service. They enter their home only to find 2 young men, whom they hired to help around the church and their home, waiting to do harm to them. Both end up tragically being killed. For what, I ask….?
So here is this couple, coming home talking about the evening perhaps, planning their Christmas with family only to find themselves “unaware” of what is about to happen.
What about the latest Metro crash…killing several and injuring many others? Were the people ready? Probably not. They were on their way home maybe and some did not make it to their physical homes.
Our fallen sisters and brothers from September 11, 2001, were they ready….maybe not, they were just fellow travelers going from one destination to another.
The birds from yesterday – when they woke up in the morning singing praises and anxious to receive more flight instructions from their Mom…did they know that a cat was laying and waiting for his breakfast…NO. They were taken “unaware.”
What about us? What are you prepared for? Do you have yourself ready for the day? Have you done your work? I know that we cannot and should not live in a state of “oh my gosh….what will happen today” mode.
We must live in a state of peace knowing that we are being saved. How do you do that? You “JustAsk” for His grace and mercy then you will be able to handle all things. Life comes in unsuspecting but you can cradle yourself in His protection.
When I realized this my whole life changed. Is it easier now and “less scary?” Yes, I would say so. I am not in control but I am no longer “scared” about the outcome. The difference has been made in Him. Nancy
Monday, June 22, 2009
The Good Idea/Do you wave?
Good beautiful morning….
I witnessed a side of nature today that I really do not want to see again. I witnessed baby birds literally being knocked out of their nest by a cat perched up in one of our trees.
What could I do? The mother bird and her friends were flying around and making all kinds of noises. I was chasing the cat away and expressing my feelings of inadequacy at not being able to help these babies out.
I probably should not go into the rest of the details but “nature” did have its way and one of the birdies got caught. I expressed my sorrow to my son of 13 years and he informed me…."Mom, that’s nature." Thank you Matthew – I feel so much better now!
I often wonder why I have to witness such things – I care so much for life….even for the smallest of creatures! (Except worms!)
OK, moving forward – have you ever thought you were the only person who waves to other people? Do people wave back to you? Do people look the other way when you approach? Do people pretend that they do not see you?
Believe it or not…. it happens to me. Really! It probably happens to some of you also. I notice this a lot when I am out walking.
Now I don’t know if others are just so focused that they do not see me….maybe….or people do not want to be bothered….maybe….or people are too shy to lift a hand in greeting….maybe…..maybe I don’t know.
Do you get the feeling that this bothers me just “a little?” What is wrong with extending your hand in a greeting? Especially when someone does it to you first? Be friendly I say. Be open I say. Someone just might need your warmth and compassion for that day.
Your wave may be the only one that person gets for the day. We must not “try” to ignore another person. What if that was the last time you get to see that person? Will you have regrets?
Even if you are not real fond of that person – greet them anyway – bless them because guess what; you will get blessed.
I’m just feeling here that life is way too short to be closed off and “too focused” to wave to another person. What will it hurt you? Greet each other like it will be your last.
I even see such a big difference when I walk through a parking lot and someone is approaching me and I say “hello.” Why, they don’t know what to do. I can see them struggling with should I say hello, should I stop, why is this person talking to me….too funny!
Enjoy your life, the people who come and go through it, greet each other with love and warmth and your day will surely be different. Nancy
I witnessed a side of nature today that I really do not want to see again. I witnessed baby birds literally being knocked out of their nest by a cat perched up in one of our trees.
What could I do? The mother bird and her friends were flying around and making all kinds of noises. I was chasing the cat away and expressing my feelings of inadequacy at not being able to help these babies out.
I probably should not go into the rest of the details but “nature” did have its way and one of the birdies got caught. I expressed my sorrow to my son of 13 years and he informed me…."Mom, that’s nature." Thank you Matthew – I feel so much better now!
I often wonder why I have to witness such things – I care so much for life….even for the smallest of creatures! (Except worms!)
OK, moving forward – have you ever thought you were the only person who waves to other people? Do people wave back to you? Do people look the other way when you approach? Do people pretend that they do not see you?
Believe it or not…. it happens to me. Really! It probably happens to some of you also. I notice this a lot when I am out walking.
Now I don’t know if others are just so focused that they do not see me….maybe….or people do not want to be bothered….maybe….or people are too shy to lift a hand in greeting….maybe…..maybe I don’t know.
Do you get the feeling that this bothers me just “a little?” What is wrong with extending your hand in a greeting? Especially when someone does it to you first? Be friendly I say. Be open I say. Someone just might need your warmth and compassion for that day.
Your wave may be the only one that person gets for the day. We must not “try” to ignore another person. What if that was the last time you get to see that person? Will you have regrets?
Even if you are not real fond of that person – greet them anyway – bless them because guess what; you will get blessed.
I’m just feeling here that life is way too short to be closed off and “too focused” to wave to another person. What will it hurt you? Greet each other like it will be your last.
I even see such a big difference when I walk through a parking lot and someone is approaching me and I say “hello.” Why, they don’t know what to do. I can see them struggling with should I say hello, should I stop, why is this person talking to me….too funny!
Enjoy your life, the people who come and go through it, greet each other with love and warmth and your day will surely be different. Nancy
Friday, June 19, 2009
The Good Idea/House Divided
Good morning my friends….
I’m sitting here in the quiet of the morning enjoying each sip of warm…aromatic out of the pot…..freshly ground coffee. No one is stirring except for Sammy (my Cockatiel) and a few birds outside.
To be with each of you like this is wonderful. This is early morning fellowship; would you like cream with your coffee?
I saw a sign recently in front of a house that read…."House Divided." I realize that that meant people inside the home were fans of two difference sports teams. That is great...friendly competition.
I remembered that one of my Sister’s and her husband make “friendly” bets on different teams playing in a game together. Charlene said that “it made watching the game fun.”
This we do in fun. This we do to make it more exciting. I get it…I really do. Then you know me….I take it to “house divided”…...why that never should be.
We have “real” and then we have “play.” I get both. I like to “play” with the best of them but I also know when to put the play aside. I look into the situation to make sure that it is not getting the best of me.
Friendly rivalry….don’t let it get out of hand. Our homes must not be divided. If that is the case, then why did we get married? We must be of one accord. We must live in unity. We must not fight each other.
To continually have differing opinions will destroy a relationship. I can’t help but think that if in that relationship we are building a family then maybe we should be on the same page.
It has been impressed upon me that God wants order and unity in His house. What about your house? Are you a house divided or not?
Sure we can play games…. I love to play games….I so enjoy having “fun.” But how much sweeter it is when we are grounded in one home with people we love having fun in a united way. There is no threat. There is love and each person knows where they stand.
When your house in NOT divided….when you are all together in your thoughts, beliefs, love, understanding and faith…then you are strong. The Lord will bless you richly when He sees one accord in His name. What a difference. Nancy
I’m sitting here in the quiet of the morning enjoying each sip of warm…aromatic out of the pot…..freshly ground coffee. No one is stirring except for Sammy (my Cockatiel) and a few birds outside.
To be with each of you like this is wonderful. This is early morning fellowship; would you like cream with your coffee?
I saw a sign recently in front of a house that read…."House Divided." I realize that that meant people inside the home were fans of two difference sports teams. That is great...friendly competition.
I remembered that one of my Sister’s and her husband make “friendly” bets on different teams playing in a game together. Charlene said that “it made watching the game fun.”
This we do in fun. This we do to make it more exciting. I get it…I really do. Then you know me….I take it to “house divided”…...why that never should be.
We have “real” and then we have “play.” I get both. I like to “play” with the best of them but I also know when to put the play aside. I look into the situation to make sure that it is not getting the best of me.
Friendly rivalry….don’t let it get out of hand. Our homes must not be divided. If that is the case, then why did we get married? We must be of one accord. We must live in unity. We must not fight each other.
To continually have differing opinions will destroy a relationship. I can’t help but think that if in that relationship we are building a family then maybe we should be on the same page.
It has been impressed upon me that God wants order and unity in His house. What about your house? Are you a house divided or not?
Sure we can play games…. I love to play games….I so enjoy having “fun.” But how much sweeter it is when we are grounded in one home with people we love having fun in a united way. There is no threat. There is love and each person knows where they stand.
When your house in NOT divided….when you are all together in your thoughts, beliefs, love, understanding and faith…then you are strong. The Lord will bless you richly when He sees one accord in His name. What a difference. Nancy
Thursday, June 18, 2009
The Good Idea/Well Manicured
Good morning to all…..
These summer mornings are great. We take things a little slower than normal and the pace, I do believe, suits me just fine. How about you?
As I was out on a walk the other day I noticed how beautiful many of the homes around me are. How tall they stand, how clean they look, how pristine they are and how well manicured they are.
Actually some of them do not even look lived in. There is not a bush out of place, the mulch has not been stepped in, the flowers are hanging in baskets and everything looks in place.
So right away I go to….this home is beautiful but are they happy? Remember the days when we did it all on our own? (What am I talking about….we still do!) And life seemed real.
Dad was out grooming the lawn and bushes, Mom was going in and out…helping Dad and fixing lunch and the kids were running about having fun and getting in Dad’s way. Yes, those were the days.
Looking back on that scene verses today’s scene….I see more control over our lives back then. More personal interest in our surroundings. We took care of what we had…we planted those bushes, we planted those trees and we planted those flowers in the ground.
I remember when we moved to where we live now I “attempted” to plant flowers in my front flower bed. I dug and dug but to no avail. Why…..because the front was beautifully landscaped with more shrubs then I have ever seen and under that was a barrier to choke out any weeds. I could not tear it up to plant flowers.
I asked George, “How am I supposed to do this?” “Where do the flowers go?” “I want color in my landscaping.” Guess what….I hang the flowers!
Sometimes we get so cookie-cutter like and our appearance can be so pristine that I have to question – is there life in there? Hello???
I want to see the lawn being watered by the sprinkler that goes back and forth…the one we use to run through when we were kids. (And trip over!)
The outside is so beautiful to look at….even in ourselves…..but what lies on the inside? Is it just as beautiful or is it untouchable? I pray for the beauty to shine from the inside out. We are a reflection of His love….someone else should not always be grooming you according to their design. What about the design He has placed in you?
Physical appearance – important – yes but it is so important to take control and weed for yourself. Only by doing this will you see where the trouble spots lie. Enjoy the difference that you will be making. Nancy
These summer mornings are great. We take things a little slower than normal and the pace, I do believe, suits me just fine. How about you?
As I was out on a walk the other day I noticed how beautiful many of the homes around me are. How tall they stand, how clean they look, how pristine they are and how well manicured they are.
Actually some of them do not even look lived in. There is not a bush out of place, the mulch has not been stepped in, the flowers are hanging in baskets and everything looks in place.
So right away I go to….this home is beautiful but are they happy? Remember the days when we did it all on our own? (What am I talking about….we still do!) And life seemed real.
Dad was out grooming the lawn and bushes, Mom was going in and out…helping Dad and fixing lunch and the kids were running about having fun and getting in Dad’s way. Yes, those were the days.
Looking back on that scene verses today’s scene….I see more control over our lives back then. More personal interest in our surroundings. We took care of what we had…we planted those bushes, we planted those trees and we planted those flowers in the ground.
I remember when we moved to where we live now I “attempted” to plant flowers in my front flower bed. I dug and dug but to no avail. Why…..because the front was beautifully landscaped with more shrubs then I have ever seen and under that was a barrier to choke out any weeds. I could not tear it up to plant flowers.
I asked George, “How am I supposed to do this?” “Where do the flowers go?” “I want color in my landscaping.” Guess what….I hang the flowers!
Sometimes we get so cookie-cutter like and our appearance can be so pristine that I have to question – is there life in there? Hello???
I want to see the lawn being watered by the sprinkler that goes back and forth…the one we use to run through when we were kids. (And trip over!)
The outside is so beautiful to look at….even in ourselves…..but what lies on the inside? Is it just as beautiful or is it untouchable? I pray for the beauty to shine from the inside out. We are a reflection of His love….someone else should not always be grooming you according to their design. What about the design He has placed in you?
Physical appearance – important – yes but it is so important to take control and weed for yourself. Only by doing this will you see where the trouble spots lie. Enjoy the difference that you will be making. Nancy
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The Good Idea/What have you done?
And a wonderful morning to you…..
I have to tell you that I am so full of joy today that I am “beside myself.” I feel great happiness, unspeakable joy and peace running through my body.
I feel like a child who is running around outside with their hands up and they are yelling and laughing because “something” has just tickled their fancy…there has been great revelation delivered unto them that they just have to share. Yes, that is where I am at. What a glorious place to be. Please come join me!
Lately I’ve been observing myself and the things around me. I’ve also observed others and the things around them. Now I ask myself, “what have you done with what has been given to you?”
Let’s start with ourselves…our physical bodies. Have we taken care of them? Have we kept them groomed? Have we fed them well? Have we filled our minds with the importance of truth? – Or - Have we destroyed our bodies with trash? Have we given no regard to supplying the organs with the good things that make them operate? Do we disrespect our physical bodies? - Or – the physical bodies of others?
Now what about our material possessions? Our home, our car, our clothes, our furnishings…how are they being kept?
Sometimes I have seen what looks like a car posing as a home. Haven’t you? There is so much “stuff” on the seats of a car that I do believe people live in it. There is trash, half eaten food, empty bottles rolling around and some clothes and shoes.
If this is someone’s living conditions than I pray for mercy and deliverance but if this is how some choose to live then I pray for order.
We have been given so much….why not cherish it all by being grateful and taking care of what we have?
This brings to mind the stories which I have heard regarding an apartment building which my husband and his partners own. The apartments have been cleaned and fixed up under strict and desirable living conditions.
When the people move in everything is great…when they move out…what destruction has been made. Now I ask why? Why are some things trashed? Do some people really like to live this way? I just can’t imagine.
Everything we have, own and possess is a gift given to us by God. What are you doing with the gifts that you have been given? These gifts come in many shapes, forms and sizes and each one is worthy of maintenance.
My husband George would say that this is all about “value.” I have to agree with him. Let’s take care of ourselves and what we have…it’s in high honor to our Lord. You will see and experience a huge difference in your life. Nancy
I have to tell you that I am so full of joy today that I am “beside myself.” I feel great happiness, unspeakable joy and peace running through my body.
I feel like a child who is running around outside with their hands up and they are yelling and laughing because “something” has just tickled their fancy…there has been great revelation delivered unto them that they just have to share. Yes, that is where I am at. What a glorious place to be. Please come join me!
Lately I’ve been observing myself and the things around me. I’ve also observed others and the things around them. Now I ask myself, “what have you done with what has been given to you?”
Let’s start with ourselves…our physical bodies. Have we taken care of them? Have we kept them groomed? Have we fed them well? Have we filled our minds with the importance of truth? – Or - Have we destroyed our bodies with trash? Have we given no regard to supplying the organs with the good things that make them operate? Do we disrespect our physical bodies? - Or – the physical bodies of others?
Now what about our material possessions? Our home, our car, our clothes, our furnishings…how are they being kept?
Sometimes I have seen what looks like a car posing as a home. Haven’t you? There is so much “stuff” on the seats of a car that I do believe people live in it. There is trash, half eaten food, empty bottles rolling around and some clothes and shoes.
If this is someone’s living conditions than I pray for mercy and deliverance but if this is how some choose to live then I pray for order.
We have been given so much….why not cherish it all by being grateful and taking care of what we have?
This brings to mind the stories which I have heard regarding an apartment building which my husband and his partners own. The apartments have been cleaned and fixed up under strict and desirable living conditions.
When the people move in everything is great…when they move out…what destruction has been made. Now I ask why? Why are some things trashed? Do some people really like to live this way? I just can’t imagine.
Everything we have, own and possess is a gift given to us by God. What are you doing with the gifts that you have been given? These gifts come in many shapes, forms and sizes and each one is worthy of maintenance.
My husband George would say that this is all about “value.” I have to agree with him. Let’s take care of ourselves and what we have…it’s in high honor to our Lord. You will see and experience a huge difference in your life. Nancy
Thursday, June 11, 2009
The Good Idea/In Sync
Hello & Good Morning!
A new routine starts for us today. This is a new routine of the kids being home from school for the summer. I’m bracing myself for “I’m bored!” It will come soon I’m sure. History has a way of repeating itself!
George and I have such high expectations of what will get accomplished over these summer months. George suggests that we cut the television off, turn off the PlayStation 2 games and everyone read, clean up and “help their mom.” HA HA HA….I’m still laughing, can you hear me????
I’m a very positive person as you all know and I’m open to all the possibilities…but I’m wondering about this one.
Oh well, let’s get started before someone wants to “help me!”
I’ve been thinking about being “in sync.” I’m “in sync” with George. Our thoughts run so very parallel that it can be scary at times. Do you have someone like that with you? What a great experience to be so close to another that you are “in sync” with them.
Before George and I got married; we took some “tests” to find out how compatible we were. (We already knew!) What we believed in, what we wanted and how well suited we thought we were for each other. Well guess what, we scored the same on the tests that we took. We still laugh about that. “In sync”….I do believe so.
To be with someone whose thoughts are your thoughts is truly amazing. According to the on-line dictionary; to be “in sync” is to be in harmony with or in agreement with another.
Like you, I have been around others whom I did not “sync up” with. How difficult is that? You look for things to say, you feel self-conscious and maybe feel as if you should just move on. And you probably should.
I do believe that is why we are meant to be with others that hold the same values and beliefs that we do. It makes life so much easier and harmonious!
“In sync”….not going against the grain and not swimming upstream….I feel like Dory here…”just keep swimming, just keep swimming”. (Finding Nemo)
So if you haven’t found that person who you are “in sync” with yet - keep searching. They are probably searching for you. JustAsk for guidance. Finding the right one will make all the difference in your life. Nancy
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