This morning, I opened the bible to an interesting scripture passage. It says that our bodies are a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable to God. We should not be conformed to this world. We should be transformed by the renewing of our minds. We should be willing to take a look at our lives and… Continue reading Honor God By Taking Care Of Your Body And Mind
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Day 27: God Will Take Care Of All The Unseen Things
Today, my mom moves into an assisted living facility. I think she is ready to leave the hospital. I would be too, after almost a month! Today is Day 27 since my mom was taken to the hospital by ambulance. My mom's diagnosis was sudden and unexpected. I have had a month to process it,… Continue reading Day 27: God Will Take Care Of All The Unseen Things
Day 26: My Advice Comes From The Lord
Have you ever met someone who feels obligated to tell you what do? I don't mean a teacher or doctor that is instructing you. I mean someone who looks at you and sums you up as someone that needs to hear her advice now. Unsolicited. Everyone loves that, right? It can be irritating, but you… Continue reading Day 26: My Advice Comes From The Lord
Day 25: Change Your Outlook
Have you ever heard that expression "Fake it, until you make it"? I think sometimes you have to change your mind-set to be successful. You have to honest and truthful with yourself. You have to believe in yourself. And, if you don't, you have to act like it, until you do. Most times this works.… Continue reading Day 25: Change Your Outlook
Day 24: Bloom Where God Plants You
Have you ever seen that bumper sticker that says "Bloom where you are planted"? Today, as I read the bible verse in Hosea, I thought of it. I have planted myself in many places, but I was not happy. With the best intentions, relatives tried to plant me where my brother and sister grew. Although… Continue reading Day 24: Bloom Where God Plants You
Day 23: Let God Establish Your Plans
Today, my brother and sister moved my mom's furniture and clothes into an assisted living facility. This is it. She will not live in her house anymore. I dreaded going there. I had knots in my stomach and felt a little sick. It is a beautiful facility. Its like a high end apartment with nurses,… Continue reading Day 23: Let God Establish Your Plans
Day 22: God Makes Us Strong
Yesterday, I went see my mom in the hospital. It took 3 hours to get there again. By the time we got there, I was not cheery and enthusiastic, like I should have been. I am accepting my mom's diagnosis. She is not the same, but she still remembers all of us. Do you ever… Continue reading Day 22: God Makes Us Strong
Day 21: Each Day Is A Gift From God
Today marks 3 weeks since my mom was taken to the hospital, and we found out that she had a brain tumor. It has been a roller coaster of emotions. Ups and downs. Shock. Sadness. Anger. Acceptance. Amazement. Contentment. Happiness. Peace. Calm. Comfort. Frustration. Exhaustion. The biggest theme in my heart is not to take… Continue reading Day 21: Each Day Is A Gift From God
Day 19: Let Go of Control
Have you ever pleaded with God to give you what you want? When God answers prayers, he takes care of every detail. God knows us inside and out. We may not even know what we need. God does. When God answers prayers, it is all good. There are no tricks or deceit. God answers our… Continue reading Day 19: Let Go of Control