Amy has been a part of See The Good from very early on and was the first person to offer to share her fantastic work, thoughtful insight, and God-given talent her on the site. And since that time, I know that we have all benefited from her weekly posts. But on a deeper level, I know that I have grown even more from her friendship. Every once in a while, if you are lucky, you…
Nearly every day I get hurt by someone. The hurt could be received from my workmates, close friends, relatives, the shopkeeper… well the list is long! Every time I get hurt I feel that I need to love that person more. I know that Jesus loves that person, even though that person hurts me. Through this love of His, I immediately forgive that person for any hurt caused towards me. When I forgive it makes me feel better……
Enjoy the unexpected surprises that appear in your life. Sometimes the fruit or reward is much easier to reach than you ever imagined. It can appear right in front of you, rather than far up a tree.
Have you ever noticed that the sweetest fruit is often found at the end of a tree limb? Life is very much the same, sometimes you need to venture way out on a limb to find the most significant rewards.
Your success should never be predefined. You might not always reach your expected destination or preconceived achievement, but even “missing the mark” is a learning experience. And in many cases, you find that the unexpected result is far more satisfying and enjoyable than what you had expected or hoped for as success.
We no longer speak without shouting or name calling. We no longer listen respectfully. We no longer respect that words can hurt, instead we must inflict physical damage and pain. When did we forget that we could maturely agree to disagree after sharing a civilized conversation?
Enough with the hatred. Throwing punches at each other will not solve anything. Destroying property will not solve anything. It will not bring about lasting change. All it does is bring on more negativity. That is the last thing we all need right now. We need to love one another. We need to be there for each other. Let’s focus more on seeing and doing good than wanting to hurt one another. It may…
You are never alone. There are always books to read and music to listen to. Both of these are the thoughts and feelings of another person that are being shared with you. Open your eye or ears, and your heart to learn from what that person has to offer.
When you hear that soft voice in your head urging you to do or say something, don’t just assume it is your own voice. Often times, it is the guidance of a higher being, something greater than yourself, trying to provide you with direction to change your path, someone else’s path, or even the world. Sometimes we just need to be better listeners.
Not all games are about keeping score or who wins. Sometimes all that matters is having fun and feeling like a kid again.