Your attitude show be the same as that of Christ Jesus:...made himself nothing...humbled himself...was obedient. Philippians 2:5,7,& 8 NIV
There are moments in my life that I have a chance to examine my attitude, and at times I don't really like what I see.
Usually, I try to keep a good attitude. There are times though when a headache or tiredness contributes to me having a bad attitude. Then everyone around me suffers. When I become aware of how I'm acting, I try to pray and change to have a better day. Unfortunately, sometimes it's awhile before I realize my stinky attitude.
Other times the people you're around can have an attitude, and it's a real challenge to step away from the situation. Especially when I'm responsible for the care of some of these with the bad attitudes. It's at these times when I try hard not to give in and have the stinky attitude right back. A quick word of prayer, and maybe a praise song running in my head can certainly help.
As I read in the Bible about how our attitude should be, I wonder how Jesus could keep a good attitude. He put others first, and obeyed what God wanted Him to do. At times He even displayed some anger, but He was defending the temple (God's home). For the most part though, He was calm even when He had to be stressed with all these people following him, pushing and shoving him every which way. I'm sure He must have been tired and yet He maintain his calmness.
I hope as the stress of Christmas-the pushing and shoving of people in the stores, the limit of time to get things done, and the worry of having just the right gift-that I can keep my attitude the same as Christ. After all He didn't get stressed about his birthday!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Life From a Different View
The Lord their God will save them on that day as the flock of his people. They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown. How attractive and beautiful they will be! Zechariah 9:16 NIV
How wonderful it is to get to see a man and woman make a covenant to each other, a covenant they will hopefully keep for a lifetime. This weekend I had the privilege of seeing one of my cousins get married, and like most couples on their wedding day they look truly in love.
While I was there, I realized how lucky I am to have been married twenty-one years. My husband is a precious man of God. He works hard to provide for us as God's plans for him are unveiled a little more each year.
Right now he works two jobs, one he loves and one he does because we need the income and medical coverage provided by it. Sometimes it's tough for him and he gets tired and discouraged, this is when I encourage him to lean on the Lord more.
It's not always easy to walk with the Lord, and sometimes choices are tough to make. At times it might seem easier to follow the crowd, but I know that for me I need to follow the plans God has in store for me.
I guess it's good at times for these tough choices to come up, just so I can see how important it is to keep on the right path. Life brings about different choices and each of us most choose the path that's right for us.
It's truly a joyous occasion, when a man and a woman promise to commit to only each other for a lifetime. How they sparkled as they made their covenant and the joy that was brought to each person there as they witnessed this event.
How wonderful it is to get to see a man and woman make a covenant to each other, a covenant they will hopefully keep for a lifetime. This weekend I had the privilege of seeing one of my cousins get married, and like most couples on their wedding day they look truly in love.
While I was there, I realized how lucky I am to have been married twenty-one years. My husband is a precious man of God. He works hard to provide for us as God's plans for him are unveiled a little more each year.
Right now he works two jobs, one he loves and one he does because we need the income and medical coverage provided by it. Sometimes it's tough for him and he gets tired and discouraged, this is when I encourage him to lean on the Lord more.
It's not always easy to walk with the Lord, and sometimes choices are tough to make. At times it might seem easier to follow the crowd, but I know that for me I need to follow the plans God has in store for me.
I guess it's good at times for these tough choices to come up, just so I can see how important it is to keep on the right path. Life brings about different choices and each of us most choose the path that's right for us.
It's truly a joyous occasion, when a man and a woman promise to commit to only each other for a lifetime. How they sparkled as they made their covenant and the joy that was brought to each person there as they witnessed this event.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Proud Mom
"A wise son brings joy to his father..." Proverbs 10:1a
This past weekend brought about joy as we celebrated our athletic son's Eagle Ceremony. He's my shy one, he used to hide behind my legs when someone talked to him. Now he's too tall to do that, but he still is shy even in front of people he knows.
Still he stood up on stage proud to have accomplished the highest rank in Boy Scouts--the Eagle. He has been involved in scouting since he was in first grade. This program has been well worth the time we have invested into it. Each of our boys has been involved in scouting, and so has their father. The weekends spent together camping have been priceless.
My mechanical son received his Eagle in February 2010. I am very proud of each of them. They worked hard to accomplish this rank, and I know they will always look back to it as well worth the effort. Sure there had to be some encouragement from me and some pushing; after all isn't that what a mother's for.
I am proud of each of my children. Sure they've made some mistakes, and so have I. For the most part though they are good kids, who have an understanding of who God is. They try to make wise choices, sometimes they fail. It's at these times I hope they can learn and grow closer to the Lord.
As I continue to walk in the light, I hope they do as well.
This past weekend brought about joy as we celebrated our athletic son's Eagle Ceremony. He's my shy one, he used to hide behind my legs when someone talked to him. Now he's too tall to do that, but he still is shy even in front of people he knows.
Still he stood up on stage proud to have accomplished the highest rank in Boy Scouts--the Eagle. He has been involved in scouting since he was in first grade. This program has been well worth the time we have invested into it. Each of our boys has been involved in scouting, and so has their father. The weekends spent together camping have been priceless.
My mechanical son received his Eagle in February 2010. I am very proud of each of them. They worked hard to accomplish this rank, and I know they will always look back to it as well worth the effort. Sure there had to be some encouragement from me and some pushing; after all isn't that what a mother's for.
I am proud of each of my children. Sure they've made some mistakes, and so have I. For the most part though they are good kids, who have an understanding of who God is. They try to make wise choices, sometimes they fail. It's at these times I hope they can learn and grow closer to the Lord.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Just a Little Rose
"So I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you." Joshua 1:5b
This little rose is full of beauty. It unexpectedly bloomed on my rose bush this week. I had thought it was done for the season, but no it still had some beauty to give.
Have you ever wondered if you still have a little beauty to give? At times I have, I've wondered at times "is what I do make a difference?" Sometimes it seems like I just go through my normal routine, every thing's the same old, same old. During my normal routines, I can at times feel down.
There are lots of times in my life, that I've felt overlooked. When I was younger, I was always chosen last to be on the team. During high school, I'd eat lunch alone at a table or people on the bus would choose a different seat to sit in. No one would sit with me. That still happens to me now, I'll go somewhere for a cover dish dinner and everyone passes by my table. I don't understand why I'm overlooked, I just am..
Luckily, though I am never truly alone. There is someone who never overlooks me. God, He is always with me, and He will never leave me nor forsake me.
I need to be on the look out for those who seem to be left out, and tell them we each have beauty to give. Let them know that their life does make a difference.
None of us are done giving, until the Lord says we're done.
This little rose is full of beauty. It unexpectedly bloomed on my rose bush this week. I had thought it was done for the season, but no it still had some beauty to give.
Have you ever wondered if you still have a little beauty to give? At times I have, I've wondered at times "is what I do make a difference?" Sometimes it seems like I just go through my normal routine, every thing's the same old, same old. During my normal routines, I can at times feel down.
There are lots of times in my life, that I've felt overlooked. When I was younger, I was always chosen last to be on the team. During high school, I'd eat lunch alone at a table or people on the bus would choose a different seat to sit in. No one would sit with me. That still happens to me now, I'll go somewhere for a cover dish dinner and everyone passes by my table. I don't understand why I'm overlooked, I just am..
Luckily, though I am never truly alone. There is someone who never overlooks me. God, He is always with me, and He will never leave me nor forsake me.
I need to be on the look out for those who seem to be left out, and tell them we each have beauty to give. Let them know that their life does make a difference.
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