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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
You have the power to make your life a happy one or not...
YOU
have the power to make your life a happy one or not. You also give your
power to people who may take that away from you......remember, it is
your choice.......NOT theirs, whether you are happy or not. You have to
be your own best advocate and your own best friend to fight for yourself
and your life. No one else will. ♥
Monday, April 29, 2013
You are NOT a mistake...
Don't
let anyone tell you that your birth or existence was a mistake. How can
you be when God created each and everyone of us in His loving image for
a reason. God does NOT make mistakes. ♥
Not forgiving someone for what they have done to you will only hurt you in the.......
Not forgiving someone for what they have done
to you will only hurt you in the long run. It will make you bitter and
live a short unhappy life. Holding on to grudges and wanting revenge
only shortens your life while those who wronged you live
on with their life not thinking of what they had done to you nor do
they care. Forgive those who have hurt you,abused you, mistreated you
verbally and physically, NOT for them, but for YOU and your peace of
mind. Most of all pray for them. ♥
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Negativity,worry,anything of the sort is of the devil. Remind hm who.....
Negativity,worry,anything of the sort is of the devil. Remind him who your Father is and remind him of his future. You stand strong in the Lord. <3 br="">
How sad to lose a once close friend(s) just because we have difference of opinions such as.....
How sad to lose a once close friend(s) just
because we have difference of opinions such as politics. It is NOT that
one is right and one is wrong, it is just that, a difference of opinion.
We ALL should behave like mature, grown, responsible adults and just
learn to agree to disagree on certain topics. ♥
Saturday, April 27, 2013
You can try it your way, but you will always fail or suffer doing......
You can try it your way, but you will always fail or suffer doing so because ultimately God will prevail. ♥
Racism is taught not born...
Racism is taught not born. Unfortunately it breeds from our
parents, environment and upbringing. We need to "NOT" teach racism,
bigotry, hatred, intolerance, and prejudice to our young and perhaps
the world will be a much better place to live upon..........side by side
full of acceptance and love instead of one full of hate because of the
color of our skin or ethnicity. For the first, most important formative
years, children know nothing of compassion, tolerance, love, human
decency and truth until we show them by our actions and tell them using
our words. We are ALL God's children;therefore it should NOT matter what
the color of our skin is. ♥
Friday, April 26, 2013
Be strong in the Lord for He has His hands on you and....
Be strong in the Lord for He has His hands on you and He sees great things in you. ♥
Be "Kind" to the "Unkindest" people for they need it the most.
Be "Kind" to the "Unkindest" people for they need it the most. <3 br="">
Thursday, April 25, 2013
You shouldn't base your happiness on a person...
You shouldn't base your happiness on a person.
It has to come from within. People will let you down, intentional or
not. And possessions are just that, possessions. They can't reciprocate
love. Love yourself first and everything else will fall into place. ♥
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
I'll "Love" YOU forever. I'll like YOU for always. As long as I'm living my "Baby" you'll be.
I'll "Love" YOU forever. I'll like YOU for always. As long as I'm living my "Baby" you'll be. <3 br="">
Let us not forget to "Love" ourselves in the process of loving others...
Let
us not forget to "Love" ourselves in the process of loving others. You
matter too. You can't get the kind of love you are searching for in
others or things.....it has to come from within. Protect yourself
though. Love,but don't allow yourself to be abused. Give, but don't
allow yourself to be used. Most of all, trust your instincts.....don't
let anyone take advantage of your love or kindness. Just be sure to
listen to your instincts, they will steer you clear of trouble. ♥
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Children are the life line to the world. Children are God's gifts and miracles on a loan to us from above...
Children are the life line to the world. Children are God's gifts and miracles on a loan to us from above. They are an extension of their parents, upbringing and environment. We are to love them, to guide them, discipline with a soft word, protect them,teach them,nurture them and lead them to walk a life such as the Father walked. We are their advocate and their teacher. Children are very impressionable and astute to what is going on around them;therefore the children need to see us not only "Talk the Talk" but also see us "Walk the Walk". Don't say one thing and do another. <3 br="">
I don't want to gain the whole world if I have to lose my soul doing it...
I don't want to gain the world if I have to lose my soul doing it. ♥
(Matthew 16:26) "For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole World, and loses his own Soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his Soul?"
(Matthew 16:26) "For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole World, and loses his own Soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his Soul?"
Use all the negatives that come into your life and learn from it....let it.....
Use all the negatives that come into your life and learn from it....let it make you wiser not bitter. ♥
Monday, April 22, 2013
Every moment...think God....
Every moment....think God. Think before we act and think before we speak.....let God shine through our actions and words. <3 br="">
Just be "YOU" and the right people will come along and....
Just be "YOU" and the right people will come along and like "YOU" for who "YOU" are and not a pretend version of yourself. ♥
If you have to force anything.........
If you have to force anything.....it's not worth it. Let it go and move on. ♥
Sunday, April 21, 2013
If ALL individuals were to recognize that we are ALL responsible for one another.....
If
ALL individuals were to recognize that we are ALL responsible for one
another,this world would be a much better place for all who resides on
this planet. Are we not our "Brothers' Keeper"? If you see someone
faltering or need help in any way....are we not suppose to help them to
see the light and sway from the darkness with love and compassion?
Until we realize that, there will always be mayhem and unnecessary
hardships. ♥
Saturday, April 20, 2013
You may see me smile a lot and you may think I am "Happy" all the time....
You
may see me smile a lot and you may think I am "Happy" all the time, but
this can be further from the truth. I show my strength to the world and
yet I am crying on the inside and the tears are from the depths of my
soul.
My smile is to let others know that I come across that they are validated and are worthy as a person, to be recognized and not looked over as if their existence didn't matter.
My smile helps me to remember that I am NOT the only one who is going through trials and tribulations. We ALL are at some point in our lives going through our own personal hell and problems.
My smile is because I have overcome these trials and tribulations and that I have learned from them and I became wiser and stronger than before.
My smile also helps me to cheer up because I know my dark days and my problems can't last forever for this too shall pass. I have God by my side and I relinquish all my cares,woes, and burdens to be laid upon His feet. He is bigger than all my problems and yours combined. :)
My smile helps me to realize that tomorrow is a brand new day with new hopes and possibilities.
My smile is for remembering the good times and cherish them for they don't last forever either,but can forever remain in our hearts and memories.
My smile is from me to you out of "LOVE" and just because. <3 br="">
My smile is to let others know that I come across that they are validated and are worthy as a person, to be recognized and not looked over as if their existence didn't matter.
My smile helps me to remember that I am NOT the only one who is going through trials and tribulations. We ALL are at some point in our lives going through our own personal hell and problems.
My smile is because I have overcome these trials and tribulations and that I have learned from them and I became wiser and stronger than before.
My smile also helps me to cheer up because I know my dark days and my problems can't last forever for this too shall pass. I have God by my side and I relinquish all my cares,woes, and burdens to be laid upon His feet. He is bigger than all my problems and yours combined. :)
My smile helps me to realize that tomorrow is a brand new day with new hopes and possibilities.
My smile is for remembering the good times and cherish them for they don't last forever either,but can forever remain in our hearts and memories.
My smile is from me to you out of "LOVE" and just because. <3 br="">
I know we are ALL going through our own trials and tribulations, but.....
I
know we are ALL going through our own trials and tribulations, but let
us remember, that there are others who have it so much worse than what
we are going through. There are so many battles others are facing that
you don't even know about. So please, next time you come across someone,
share your smile with them. It doesn't cost a dime and it can mean all
its weight in gold to the person receiving it. Be kind and be patient as
you would want the same done for you. God bless *+* ♥
Friday, April 19, 2013
Surround yourself with people who will encourage you, support you, and lift you up not.....
Surround yourself with people who will
encourage you, support you, and lift you up not degrade you and bring
you down. You can do that all on your own. ♥
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Each day is better than the day before....
Each day is better than the day before. It
gives us a new beginning, a second chance of living if you will, so make
the most of it and let us not forget to thank God for waking us up to
this second chance of living called "Morning". ♥
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
God created us ALL for a reason...
God created us ALL for a reason. We are all equally important and were created by Him for a purpose. ♥
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
We need to continually seek God and put Him first in our lives.....
We need to continually seek God and put Him
first in our lives. There are so many natural disasters as well as
man-made disasters that are happening more and more frequently.
Earthquakes, famine, drought, bombings, floods,illnesses, viruses, and
the list goes on. Are these not the signs of the times my friends? We
all need to put our priorities in perspective and get ready for His
coming. It is NEVER too late to do so. God bless us ALL Everywhere throughout the world. *+* ♥
(Matthew 24:7) “For Nation will rise against Nation, and Kingdom against Kingdom. And there will be Famines, Pestilences, and (EARTHQUAKES) in various places.”
(Luke 21:11) “And there will be great (EARTHQUAKES) in various places, and Famines and Pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from Heaven.”
(Matthew 24:7) “For Nation will rise against Nation, and Kingdom against Kingdom. And there will be Famines, Pestilences, and (EARTHQUAKES) in various places.”
(Luke 21:11) “And there will be great (EARTHQUAKES) in various places, and Famines and Pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from Heaven.”
Monday, April 15, 2013
Make every moment and every day count....
Make every moment and every day count. Don't
concentrate on the bad things and worry about tomorrow. For tomorrow is
NOT promised to us and it will take care of itself. As for the bad
things, they can't last forever. Focus on the one true thing that
matters......God. He will get you through anything. Just have "Faith"
and patience. God bless *+ *♥
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Instead of always complaining....let's count all our many blesesings instead....
Instead of always complaining.....let's count
all our many blessings instead. Let us thank God for yet another
beautiful day. A day to share Love, Compassion, Kindness to all we come
across. Let's watch it spread like wild fire. ♥
Friday, April 12, 2013
You can't "Photoshop" an ugly personality...
You can photoshop your picture to make you
more attractive and appealing to the eye;however no amount of photoshop
will cover your "Ugly" personality. "Pretty is as Pretty does". ♥
Always put yourself in other' people's shoes....
"Always
put yourself in other people's shoes. You don't know what they're going
through and what battles they are struggling. If it will hurt you, then
you know it will hurt them also." Be mindful and considerate of others.
♥
Thursday, April 11, 2013
I shiver at the thought that people will walk on by and not help the person or people in need...
I shiver at the thought that people will walk by and not help the person
or people in need. They can be right there in front of them and they
will walk on by. No second thought or a second glance. This truly breaks
my heart. I am a person if I see anyone who needs help in any way, I
go out of my way to lend a helping hand. I always try to put myself in
other peoples' shoes. I would want the same to be done for me. That is
just how I am.
It saddens me when I see how the world has changed us. We have become a society where we are more cold hearted towards one another and society in general. Have we become oblivious to our surroundings or have we been desensitized because of all the media that we get bombarded with on a daily basis?
Either way, I choose to NOT let the world change the core of who I am. Everyone is my brother in need and as such I will try to be there for them......one way or another. <3 p="">
It saddens me when I see how the world has changed us. We have become a society where we are more cold hearted towards one another and society in general. Have we become oblivious to our surroundings or have we been desensitized because of all the media that we get bombarded with on a daily basis?
Either way, I choose to NOT let the world change the core of who I am. Everyone is my brother in need and as such I will try to be there for them......one way or another. <3 p="">
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Appreciate and love everyone person that comes into your life...
Appreciate and love every person that comes
into your life. For each person that comes across your path, does so for
a reason. If they're good to you, then cherish the moments for they may
not last forever such as life. If people are unreasonably cruel and
treat you with malice....pray for them and love them too for they
evidently need it the most. They are here to teach you a lesson. You
are being tested and how you choose to react is your final grade. These
people make you realize you do NOT want to be like them. You want to be a
better person than them and a better person then you were yesterday. ♥
Just STOP what you're doing right now and "Breathe"....
Just stop what you're doing right now and
"Breathe". Just because you had a bad day today doesn't mean tomorrow
will be bad too or the rest of your life for that matter. Tomorrow is
full of 2nd chances hopefully one with better days ahead. Shake off
yesterday and start anew and eagerly anticipating for what tomorrow can
bring. ♥
Whatever the trials and tribulations Life has thrown at you.........
Whatever the trials and tribulations Life has
thrown at you.....pray and ask God to help you through. You can't do it
alone and He doesn't want you to. He is waiting for you to talk to Him
today. ♥
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Without Faith there is no Hope.....w/o Hope there is no Love......and w/o Love there is....
Without Faith there is no Hope........ without Hope there is no Love .......and without Love there is only chaos and mayhem.
Living You "Loved" us. Dying You "Saved" us...
Thank you Jesus for allowing Yourself to die for us sinners as per Your Father's request so that we may have another chance at living. Living You "Loved" us. Dying You "Saved" us. As such, we should "Live" for You as our token of appreciation. I love You and I for one am so blessed to have You in my Life. You exude all things "Good". Thank You for Your endless love. ♥
He is my "Everything"....
He is my "Everything". My past, my present and my future. Without Him I am nothing,but with Him I am a child of God who is loved unconditionally and is saved by His grace. I am so very blessed. <3 br="">
Your mistakes do NOT define you as a person...
Remember, Your mistakes do NOT define you as a
person. Mistakes are there to help you learn. It is how you over came
all of them that make you the person you are today.....hopefully a
stronger and a much wiser person than before. ♥
Monday, April 8, 2013
My body and cereal are in competition with one another...
My body and cereal are in competition with one
another to see who can make the loudest noises.....the only thing is,
the cereal needs milk to make those sounds of snap, crackle and pop. I
can do it all on my own without any milk. LOL
Sunday, April 7, 2013
God's NO is not a rejection,but one of redirection...
In the end it will always be His way not ours. Whatever He has in store for us is a whole better than what we think we have in store for ourselves. Or wants and needs aren't necessary those of God. God supplies all our wants and needs, anything other is purely selfish and greedy. <3 br="">
Friday, April 5, 2013
There can NEVER be trust between two people who...
There can NEVER be trust between two people
who cheated with one another on their significant partners. You will
always wonder in the back of your mind if they will "cheat" on you esp
since you both cheated together. Not a good basis and foundation for a
relationship. ♥
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Sometimes all we can do is be there for them by way of...
Sometimes when someone is going through
something in their lives whether it be a loss of some sort, health, job
loss, family feud, friendship discord, finances, spiritual.....whatever
the circumstances.......it is times like these that they don't
necessarily want advice. Sometimes all you can do is just be there for
them and say these (3) impactful words to let them know you care....."I
am here" and "I love you". ♥
I am but a child of God and as such.........
I
have been through a lot in my life as we all have. I have been abused
mentally, emotionally, physical abuse, verbal abuse, sexual
abuse,neglected, rejected...........all from different people in my
life. Some were family members, or friends of the family, while others
were the wrong guys that I chose for myself because I thought that was
what I deserved. I've been beaten down in life, but I always pulled
myself back up from my bootstraps, dusted myself off and with God by my
side along my journey....I persevered. If it were not for Him, I
wouldn't be here today typing this.
He is my "ROCK", my source of strength. He is my Best Friend and "Confidante". He loves me for me and He loves me unconditionally. He died for me and as such I want to live for Him now and forever. I have a need to do right by Him so He can be proud of who I became. I have come so far, but I have so much further to go. I am by no means perfect, but I am NOT the same person I used to be. My past is just that, the past. It was my teacher and I have learned so much about people, life, and mostly about myself. That I am a much wiser person and a much stronger person because of it. I have also learned not to become like those people.
No matter how hard you try to "live your life your way" just as Ole blue eyes, Frank Sinatra, sang,"I did it my way"......it will always be full of misery,hardships,and heartaches because God has already preplanned your destiny for you. His way will always prevail and if you STOP trying to live life "your way" and live it according to His way.....it will be a much better and easier life to live.
God has me here for a purpose as for you all. He has His reasons for everything that happens. We may not understand His wisdom, we just have to accept His will. I do not know what that may be, but I know I am a much better person than when I started on this journey of life, but I have a ways to go. He is still working on me;therefore I am still a work in progress. I am so blessed for so many things, mostly because of His grace for having forgiven me of my sins. I therefore try to tribute my life to live for Him the best I can with what I have where I am in appreciation of what He has done for me.
I may not quote scriptures like most people on here because I feel, in my personal opinion, that while the scriptures are good as a reference point, I choose to show my love for Him differently, to appeal to the masses by my posts and/or status updates because the scriptures and words needs a visual to remember what was said. I like to coax people gently and still get my message across........hopefully one of compassion, respect and love for all living beings. To reach those who are lost and bring them that much closer to Him.
A quote by Benjamin Franklin said it best, "Tart words make no friends; a spoonful or honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar".
You can capture bees with honey, not vinegar. Your words speaks volumes about yourself along with your actions towards others.
It's like some Christians that I have witnessed and come across are so hypocritical. "Don't talk the talk if you can't walk the walk.' Show me by example, don't tell me you are and yet do the opposite. Such hypocrisy. :(
We are who we are because of what has happened to us in our past, but it should never let it define us. We should learn from it and take the lessons we learn to make us that much wiser and to share our knowledge with those who may need it and benefit from it. To let others know that they are not alone and that they too shall over come it and become stronger because of it.
Each person that comes across our path happens for a reason. A divine intervention from God if you will. People are meant to hurt us so that we may become stronger, to learn something from them and the experience, or better yet to learn something of ourselves in the process.
For those who have hurt me and you know who you are....I "Forgive" you. I do so not for you,but for me. I cannot let what happened to me make me bitter. I choose to let it make me better. I am not defined by my past and I choose not to be a victim because of it. I choose rather to be a "Victor" all with God by my side.
For those I have hurt, I am truly sorry. I can only hope you can forgive me and I ask your forgiveness. I am NOT the same person as I was then even though it was not done intentionally or out of malice but one of fear,hurt,and pain.
I may not have been the perfect daughter, sister, friend, or mother, but I am the best version of me that I can possibly me.
To God, I thank You everyday upon waking up for yet another chance and another day of Life. Thank You for all my second chances called "Mornings" to start a brand new day with brand new hopes and ideas. Another day to share Your love for us and with others.
I am but a Child of God and as such I will try to reflect that in everything I say and do. I want people to see Him in me when they hear me, see me, or read my wall. A message of love and God.
I pray for everyone everywhere everyday upon waking up before I even rise to start my day. I don't always do specific prayers unless sometime has told me the nature for their prayers. But nonetheless, I have everyone in my thoughts and prayers and I ask God each morning upon waking up and each evening upon going to bed to bless us all and to please hear all our prayers.
I hope that when I am gone, I have made some kind of difference in this world for the better. To leave a legacy one full of love,compassion, respect, and consideration for all.
I pray that my life may have meant something to someone. That my life has not been in vain.
I believe there is good in people. Some we might have to look a little deeper than others, but I know it's there to be found. I try to be a positive person and I try to see the good in others, I want to believe the best in people. I have always been for the underdog and tried to help people the best I can. I have always befriended the friendless because I saw the hurt and longing in their eyes when they were rejected by people. If someone rejects you, it is not a reflection on you, they just don't know how fabulous you are and it is their loss. :)
I feel deeply and passionately for others. I feel their pain. I understand it. Sure, I have been hurt in the process and trusting too much,but I would still do it all over again. For if it changed but one life in doing so, then God's mission was accomplished via using me as His tool and vessel. I try to see positivity in everything. Even a broke clock has the correct time twice a day. ;) I try to encourage people and lift them up spiritually and with some semblance of humor along the way.
Life is too short to be serious all the time. So lighten up. Laugh hardily til your side and stomach hurts. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance in the rain instead of running for cover. Sing like no one is listening....who cares if you're off key. Most of all, Love yourself as He first loved us. Forgive those who wronged you, hurt you,abused you just as quickly as you would want God to forgive you and your sins.
Be the person you would want to meet. Be that "Mirror" that reflects love,respect,compassion, and kindness for others.
Have patience with yourselves and others, esp the elderly. God had patience with you so please be patient with yourself and others. All good things come in time.
Lend a helping hand to those that need it. Don't be greedy.......share your abundance and wealth with those less fortunate. If you have nothing to share monetarily, your time and love will do just as well.
If you can't be nice and speak kind words.....then may I suggest that you keep silent. Words can lift you up or tear you down......so please choose wisely. As I always taught my daughter, "Think before you speak and think before you act because once it is said and done, you can't undo either. What is done is done".
Trust is like glass, once it is broken and you try to repair it with glue, it will never be the same as it once was. It takes a life time to build that trust and just a second to break and lose it. Be careful who you trust your heart and life with.
You are beautiful just the way you are. You were created in His divine image and Likeness and He does NOT make any mistakes. You can't find love in people or possessions....it has to come from within. For when people leave you or hurt you and they will, or your possessions no longer are there for you.........YOU still have YOU and your love of yourself to get you through.
Being single doesn't mean that you aren't worthy of being loved, it simply means that God is writing your love story and He needs to make sure that person is "Perfect" for you. Don't settle for someone just because you are lonely and then have regrets afterwards. I would rather be in no relationship than one who made me feel lonely and miserable. I can do that all on my own.
Be your own best friend for in the end when it's all said and done, you are all you have so you might as well like yourself enough to love yourself.
In closing, plant the seed of kindness and compassion along the way and once it is planted in someone's life, it will blossom and spread like wild flower for all to witness and share.
Be kind to one another and love one another as He first loved us. Mostly,look beyond the facade of people or the walls they have built around themselves for we all are wearing some kind of mask and have some kind of wall up for protection because of what has transpired in our lives. But with patience and time with a whole lot of love.....that too can be overcome.
I want to say a big heartfelt "Thank You" to you all. For being there for me and encouraging me along the way when I needed it. For your comments and compliments I couldn't have asked for better friends such as you. Yes, I haven't met someone of you,but I feel as though I know you,just by sharing with me during this brief time we have interacted. I am honored and blessed to call you my friends.
A great BIG ((HUG)) and a kiss on the cheek. :*
I love you all. :) May God bless each and everyone of you now and always. *+*
Mary <3 br="">
He is my "ROCK", my source of strength. He is my Best Friend and "Confidante". He loves me for me and He loves me unconditionally. He died for me and as such I want to live for Him now and forever. I have a need to do right by Him so He can be proud of who I became. I have come so far, but I have so much further to go. I am by no means perfect, but I am NOT the same person I used to be. My past is just that, the past. It was my teacher and I have learned so much about people, life, and mostly about myself. That I am a much wiser person and a much stronger person because of it. I have also learned not to become like those people.
No matter how hard you try to "live your life your way" just as Ole blue eyes, Frank Sinatra, sang,"I did it my way"......it will always be full of misery,hardships,and heartaches because God has already preplanned your destiny for you. His way will always prevail and if you STOP trying to live life "your way" and live it according to His way.....it will be a much better and easier life to live.
God has me here for a purpose as for you all. He has His reasons for everything that happens. We may not understand His wisdom, we just have to accept His will. I do not know what that may be, but I know I am a much better person than when I started on this journey of life, but I have a ways to go. He is still working on me;therefore I am still a work in progress. I am so blessed for so many things, mostly because of His grace for having forgiven me of my sins. I therefore try to tribute my life to live for Him the best I can with what I have where I am in appreciation of what He has done for me.
I may not quote scriptures like most people on here because I feel, in my personal opinion, that while the scriptures are good as a reference point, I choose to show my love for Him differently, to appeal to the masses by my posts and/or status updates because the scriptures and words needs a visual to remember what was said. I like to coax people gently and still get my message across........hopefully one of compassion, respect and love for all living beings. To reach those who are lost and bring them that much closer to Him.
A quote by Benjamin Franklin said it best, "Tart words make no friends; a spoonful or honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar".
You can capture bees with honey, not vinegar. Your words speaks volumes about yourself along with your actions towards others.
It's like some Christians that I have witnessed and come across are so hypocritical. "Don't talk the talk if you can't walk the walk.' Show me by example, don't tell me you are and yet do the opposite. Such hypocrisy. :(
We are who we are because of what has happened to us in our past, but it should never let it define us. We should learn from it and take the lessons we learn to make us that much wiser and to share our knowledge with those who may need it and benefit from it. To let others know that they are not alone and that they too shall over come it and become stronger because of it.
Each person that comes across our path happens for a reason. A divine intervention from God if you will. People are meant to hurt us so that we may become stronger, to learn something from them and the experience, or better yet to learn something of ourselves in the process.
For those who have hurt me and you know who you are....I "Forgive" you. I do so not for you,but for me. I cannot let what happened to me make me bitter. I choose to let it make me better. I am not defined by my past and I choose not to be a victim because of it. I choose rather to be a "Victor" all with God by my side.
For those I have hurt, I am truly sorry. I can only hope you can forgive me and I ask your forgiveness. I am NOT the same person as I was then even though it was not done intentionally or out of malice but one of fear,hurt,and pain.
I may not have been the perfect daughter, sister, friend, or mother, but I am the best version of me that I can possibly me.
To God, I thank You everyday upon waking up for yet another chance and another day of Life. Thank You for all my second chances called "Mornings" to start a brand new day with brand new hopes and ideas. Another day to share Your love for us and with others.
I am but a Child of God and as such I will try to reflect that in everything I say and do. I want people to see Him in me when they hear me, see me, or read my wall. A message of love and God.
I pray for everyone everywhere everyday upon waking up before I even rise to start my day. I don't always do specific prayers unless sometime has told me the nature for their prayers. But nonetheless, I have everyone in my thoughts and prayers and I ask God each morning upon waking up and each evening upon going to bed to bless us all and to please hear all our prayers.
I hope that when I am gone, I have made some kind of difference in this world for the better. To leave a legacy one full of love,compassion, respect, and consideration for all.
I pray that my life may have meant something to someone. That my life has not been in vain.
I believe there is good in people. Some we might have to look a little deeper than others, but I know it's there to be found. I try to be a positive person and I try to see the good in others, I want to believe the best in people. I have always been for the underdog and tried to help people the best I can. I have always befriended the friendless because I saw the hurt and longing in their eyes when they were rejected by people. If someone rejects you, it is not a reflection on you, they just don't know how fabulous you are and it is their loss. :)
I feel deeply and passionately for others. I feel their pain. I understand it. Sure, I have been hurt in the process and trusting too much,but I would still do it all over again. For if it changed but one life in doing so, then God's mission was accomplished via using me as His tool and vessel. I try to see positivity in everything. Even a broke clock has the correct time twice a day. ;) I try to encourage people and lift them up spiritually and with some semblance of humor along the way.
Life is too short to be serious all the time. So lighten up. Laugh hardily til your side and stomach hurts. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance in the rain instead of running for cover. Sing like no one is listening....who cares if you're off key. Most of all, Love yourself as He first loved us. Forgive those who wronged you, hurt you,abused you just as quickly as you would want God to forgive you and your sins.
Be the person you would want to meet. Be that "Mirror" that reflects love,respect,compassion, and kindness for others.
Have patience with yourselves and others, esp the elderly. God had patience with you so please be patient with yourself and others. All good things come in time.
Lend a helping hand to those that need it. Don't be greedy.......share your abundance and wealth with those less fortunate. If you have nothing to share monetarily, your time and love will do just as well.
If you can't be nice and speak kind words.....then may I suggest that you keep silent. Words can lift you up or tear you down......so please choose wisely. As I always taught my daughter, "Think before you speak and think before you act because once it is said and done, you can't undo either. What is done is done".
Trust is like glass, once it is broken and you try to repair it with glue, it will never be the same as it once was. It takes a life time to build that trust and just a second to break and lose it. Be careful who you trust your heart and life with.
You are beautiful just the way you are. You were created in His divine image and Likeness and He does NOT make any mistakes. You can't find love in people or possessions....it has to come from within. For when people leave you or hurt you and they will, or your possessions no longer are there for you.........YOU still have YOU and your love of yourself to get you through.
Being single doesn't mean that you aren't worthy of being loved, it simply means that God is writing your love story and He needs to make sure that person is "Perfect" for you. Don't settle for someone just because you are lonely and then have regrets afterwards. I would rather be in no relationship than one who made me feel lonely and miserable. I can do that all on my own.
Be your own best friend for in the end when it's all said and done, you are all you have so you might as well like yourself enough to love yourself.
In closing, plant the seed of kindness and compassion along the way and once it is planted in someone's life, it will blossom and spread like wild flower for all to witness and share.
Be kind to one another and love one another as He first loved us. Mostly,look beyond the facade of people or the walls they have built around themselves for we all are wearing some kind of mask and have some kind of wall up for protection because of what has transpired in our lives. But with patience and time with a whole lot of love.....that too can be overcome.
I want to say a big heartfelt "Thank You" to you all. For being there for me and encouraging me along the way when I needed it. For your comments and compliments I couldn't have asked for better friends such as you. Yes, I haven't met someone of you,but I feel as though I know you,just by sharing with me during this brief time we have interacted. I am honored and blessed to call you my friends.
A great BIG ((HUG)) and a kiss on the cheek. :*
I love you all. :) May God bless each and everyone of you now and always. *+*
Mary <3 br="">
Be your own best friend...
Be your own best friend for in the end when
it's all said and done, you are all you have so you might as well like
yourself enough to love yourself. ♥
I speak to everyone the same way, whether you're a .....
I speak to everyone the same way, whether you're a garbage man, a
doctor, a cashier.......with "RESPECT". Treat others the way you would
want to be treated. Be a "Mirror" for others to see, for you are the
reflection of their attitude. ♥
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Each time I am going through something in my life, I always SOP and...
Each
time I am going through something in my life, I always STOP and think,
Jesus had it so much harder. Look what He endured and He never once
complained. I then pull myself up from my bootstraps....dust myself off
and try again. My prayers and "Faith" have gotten me this far and with
His love and His guidance....I know I can complete my journey as He
requested.
Our life should be a tribute to Him .....
Our life should be a tribute to Him in honor of His grace for forgiving us of our sins as sinners. He died for us so that we may live and in return our life should reflect that. The life that we lead should be our testament to Him so that the lost that we come in contact with, will know just who we are and what we stand for. May we announce it from the mountain tops for all the lost to hear and see.....may they walk beside us and follow the road to a righteous path full of love and eternal life. <3 br="">
Don't allow your past to make you bitter...
Don't allow your past to make you
bitter.....it should make you better. The past is your teacher and you
must learn from it and become all the much wiser for it. ♥
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Sticks and stones can break my bones, but ....
Sticks and stones can break my bones, but they shall heal and mend eventually; however MEAN and HATEFUL words hurt forever. They leave a lasting affect on the psyche(heart,soul, and spirit) of a person and leaves a bruised heart that takes longer to mend than a broken bone....in some cases depending on the circumstances, some people never fully heal and mend depending on the nature of the abused. You can compliment someone all the time,but when you hear an unkind word, that unkind word reverberates forever in our minds and all those compliments once said and heard have been diminished by the unkind words spoken. As I always tell my daughter, "Think before you speak and think before you act for once it is said and done you can't undo either. What is done is done". Words can either lift you up or tear you down..........so please choose your words wisely. <3 br="">
"Sorry" , A letter written by a man for women everywhere. So beautifully and eloquently written....from the heart.
A letter to ALL Women written so beautifully and eloquently by a "Man". Enjoy. ♥
Dear Women,
First of all, we’re sorry. We’re sorry that although we look like men, we often act like boys. We’re not even sure what it means to be men anymore. As we grow up, we learn that to be happy is to be self-indulgent and self-centered. We try to make enough money so that we can have the right TV with the right video games in the right home. We want to date you and maybe even marry you but we are scared to focus on someone else instead of ourselves. Isn’t it sad that we see committing to you as a potential threat to our happiness instead of a wonderful opportunity?
Here’s what we don’t understand: True happiness comes from being true men. We think and act like boys who don’t want their toys taken away. We look up to “role models” in the media who teach us to get as much gratification out of life as possible. We may claim to be spiritual, or even firm atheists, but pleasure is the god that we worship, whether we realize it or not. Unfortunately, women tend to be just another part of our hedonistic lifestyle. Please know this: True men won’t treat you like an irritating obstacle or a sexual convenience.
A real man understands that women are to be cherished and treated with care and honor. He sees marriage as the opportunity to be a real-life superhero—he leaves behind his old identity and becomes a new person, dedicated to serving his wife and children. Although he will struggle at first, a true man who marries eventually understands that he can’t fit through the narrow doorway to happiness if he tries to carry all of his toys with him. There is just enough room for him and his wife, arm in arm, committed to their marriage.
Women, you can help us become real men! Most importantly, we want to feel admired by you. Help us to know that you love us just as we are, even if there is room for improvement. Do this by giving us words of validation; praise us for the things we do well. This means more to us than we let on.
In return, we will make sure that you feel loved and cherished by us. We will learn to talk with you so you can be heard and understood, not so that we can tell you how to solve your problems. We’ll also try to learn to express how we feel without withdrawing or getting angry. With polished communication we can learn that what makes you happy makes us happy too! What a concept!
Once again, we’re sorry. We are to blame, even though good male role models are hard to find these days. We’ve ignored our calling to become true men and instead act like we’re in high school for as long as we can. Please trust that we are capable of more than this.
If you are frustrated with the man in your life, do your best to forgive him and start fresh. After a while, if it’s clear that he will not become a real man, leave him. You deserve better.
A healthy relationship will make everyone involved feel happy. When we are happy, we are capable of living meaningful and fulfilling lives alongside one another. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we journey onward to find happiness and become real men.
Sincerely,
Men
By Matthew D. Della Porta , Ph.D
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Dear Women,
First of all, we’re sorry. We’re sorry that although we look like men, we often act like boys. We’re not even sure what it means to be men anymore. As we grow up, we learn that to be happy is to be self-indulgent and self-centered. We try to make enough money so that we can have the right TV with the right video games in the right home. We want to date you and maybe even marry you but we are scared to focus on someone else instead of ourselves. Isn’t it sad that we see committing to you as a potential threat to our happiness instead of a wonderful opportunity?
Here’s what we don’t understand: True happiness comes from being true men. We think and act like boys who don’t want their toys taken away. We look up to “role models” in the media who teach us to get as much gratification out of life as possible. We may claim to be spiritual, or even firm atheists, but pleasure is the god that we worship, whether we realize it or not. Unfortunately, women tend to be just another part of our hedonistic lifestyle. Please know this: True men won’t treat you like an irritating obstacle or a sexual convenience.
A real man understands that women are to be cherished and treated with care and honor. He sees marriage as the opportunity to be a real-life superhero—he leaves behind his old identity and becomes a new person, dedicated to serving his wife and children. Although he will struggle at first, a true man who marries eventually understands that he can’t fit through the narrow doorway to happiness if he tries to carry all of his toys with him. There is just enough room for him and his wife, arm in arm, committed to their marriage.
Women, you can help us become real men! Most importantly, we want to feel admired by you. Help us to know that you love us just as we are, even if there is room for improvement. Do this by giving us words of validation; praise us for the things we do well. This means more to us than we let on.
In return, we will make sure that you feel loved and cherished by us. We will learn to talk with you so you can be heard and understood, not so that we can tell you how to solve your problems. We’ll also try to learn to express how we feel without withdrawing or getting angry. With polished communication we can learn that what makes you happy makes us happy too! What a concept!
Once again, we’re sorry. We are to blame, even though good male role models are hard to find these days. We’ve ignored our calling to become true men and instead act like we’re in high school for as long as we can. Please trust that we are capable of more than this.
If you are frustrated with the man in your life, do your best to forgive him and start fresh. After a while, if it’s clear that he will not become a real man, leave him. You deserve better.
A healthy relationship will make everyone involved feel happy. When we are happy, we are capable of living meaningful and fulfilling lives alongside one another. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we journey onward to find happiness and become real men.
Sincerely,
Men
By Matthew D. Della Porta , Ph.D
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Monday, April 1, 2013
Giving up....
We all can give up. That is the easy part.
When life gets hard and it will, you have to persevere through it. Pray
and ask God for His divine guidance because if you give up......you have
not only failed yourself, but God as well. ♥
We all have been there.....we all have been....
We all have been there......we all have been hurt, known loss, have struggled, felt pain. These Life's experiences make us who we are today. It has made us stronger and more compassionate. It taught us to see with different eyes and feel differently than before. That is why we can appreciate what others are going through because we, ourselves, have gone through the same thing....hence, "Compassion". <3 br="">
Pretty is as Pretty does.....
Just as I tell my daughter. Pretty is as pretty does. You can be exquisitely attractive physically,but if you have an ugly heart.....that in itself makes you ugly all over. "Pretty is as pretty does." I have always looked for the goodness of people.....their heart. A good heart full of love,respect, and compassion for all living creatures along with a great personality and a sense of humor. God has given each and everyone of us talents and gifts. Some just have not opened their package yet. Upon finding and unwrapping our special gift from God....let us use it for Him and with Him in mind. God bless <3 br="">
You need to be the change you want to see....
You need to be the change you want to see in this world. ♥
If you can't be nice and....
If you can't be nice and speak good words then may I suggest you keep silent? ♥
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