I think that’s one of the best things about being older (past 40) is that I gained some wisdom. I gained most of it by making bad choices at the school of hard knocks.
Some of the tidbits of wisdom I have gained are:
· The only sure thing is God and His word (The Bible.)
· Acceptance leads to peace.(I don’t like the word accept because it is a challenge and takes hard work and time, However it is sometimes the only way to peace.)
· Never is a very short time and always isn’t true.
· Relationships are what really matter.
· We get to grow in the Lord until we die.
· We all have purpose
· God loves us
· Guilt that helps us follow God’s word and make good choices is good to have.(Toxic guilt – The kind that we use to continually constantly beat ourselves up with , the kind that just zaps our energy, and keeps us from going forward is important to say no to and let go of, because it serves no useful purpose.)
· We can change from negative people to more positive people.
· Children will do what we do.
· God does lead us through things we never thought we’d survive.
· Choosing to live in denial indefinitely has consequences.
· “It is what it is” now what are we going to do with it. We can give it to God and allow Him to make something beautiful or purposeful from it or we can become angry and bitter.
· If it tastes really good then it’s probably not good for you.
· Check for toilet paper in the stall before you sit down.
· The reason my pants are shorter isn’t because I’ve grown in height.
· Cell phones do leap out of pockets and into toilets
· The foot does fit in the mouth.
· Old is in the eye of the beholder
· God is an Awesome God!
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Possibilities by Susan Shull
As a recovering Oprah addict, I have been well-indoctrinated in the idea that just because I am of a certain age –okay, I am 52 and proud of it-doesn’t mean that I am ready to lie down and let the world spin off without me. No, I don’t have 50 loads of laundry to do every day and ballgames of some sort to attend every evening. No one needs me to check over his homework or pick him up after practice. After some time of reflection, I realized that I am entering a new phase in my life, and it is a good one. There is still a lot of go in this girl and many, many things I want to do and places I want to go. I want to be the best possible wife, mother, mother-in-law, and Grammy (do I ever want to be a good Grammy!).
Unfortunately for Oprah’s viewers, she doesn’t mention the source for living the best possible life of all-my Savior, Jesus Christ. When I stop to consider what a mighty and powerful God I serve, I realize that as a Christian the world truly is my oyster, my present to unwrap, my treasure to discover. Of course, my life will not always be a bed of roses or carefree. Christ never promises us it will be. As a matter of fact, this hasn’t been the rosiest of winters. Learning that my sister has breast cancer, my dad needed to have 10 inches of colon removed, and that little spot on my nose was skin cancer was a bit of a blow. But, God is good all the time and things are looking up all the way around. We have received many blessings during this challenging time and I am so thankful for His grace, love, and protection.
Through all the daily struggles and messiness of living each day, we can all be comforted in the surety that God has great things planned for each of us. We have been “fearfully and wonderfully made” and placed here in this time and place “for such a time as this.” God created each of us for his purposes and has plans for our ultimate good. So, I pray that I won’t live a life of fear or let the devil steal my joy. Instead, I pray that I will step up and let God direct my path…….my path that is full of possibilities.
Unfortunately for Oprah’s viewers, she doesn’t mention the source for living the best possible life of all-my Savior, Jesus Christ. When I stop to consider what a mighty and powerful God I serve, I realize that as a Christian the world truly is my oyster, my present to unwrap, my treasure to discover. Of course, my life will not always be a bed of roses or carefree. Christ never promises us it will be. As a matter of fact, this hasn’t been the rosiest of winters. Learning that my sister has breast cancer, my dad needed to have 10 inches of colon removed, and that little spot on my nose was skin cancer was a bit of a blow. But, God is good all the time and things are looking up all the way around. We have received many blessings during this challenging time and I am so thankful for His grace, love, and protection.
Through all the daily struggles and messiness of living each day, we can all be comforted in the surety that God has great things planned for each of us. We have been “fearfully and wonderfully made” and placed here in this time and place “for such a time as this.” God created each of us for his purposes and has plans for our ultimate good. So, I pray that I won’t live a life of fear or let the devil steal my joy. Instead, I pray that I will step up and let God direct my path…….my path that is full of possibilities.
Possibilities by Theresa Zuber
Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
What does God have in store for ME? The possibilities are endless. Whatever I can imagine, pales in comparison to the reality and importance of God’s plan. Do I trust that He knows me better than I know myself? Do I believe that He is molding me into something precious?
Isaiah 64:8 says “Yet, O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.”
Am I willing to step outside my comfort zone to follow his leading? Phil 4:13 assures us that “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” And Eph 2:10- “For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
If I don’t follow God’s leading I’ll miss out because it says in Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
What plan has God put in front of you that you are resisting? Ask Him to show you where He wants you to go next. Step out in faith – the possibilities are endless!
Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
What does God have in store for ME? The possibilities are endless. Whatever I can imagine, pales in comparison to the reality and importance of God’s plan. Do I trust that He knows me better than I know myself? Do I believe that He is molding me into something precious?
Isaiah 64:8 says “Yet, O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.”
Am I willing to step outside my comfort zone to follow his leading? Phil 4:13 assures us that “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” And Eph 2:10- “For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
If I don’t follow God’s leading I’ll miss out because it says in Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
What plan has God put in front of you that you are resisting? Ask Him to show you where He wants you to go next. Step out in faith – the possibilities are endless!
Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
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