Pessimistic Fool or Optimistic Rainbow Chaser

"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow"

Jerrry Chin

Yup I said it, I would rather chase rainbows than stare at your half empty glass. Don't get me wrong I see the glass, I just don't care! We all have bad days and I get that for you every day may seem that way, but for me well I like to chase rainbows! I would rather sit in the sun and watch but
terflies, dance in the rain, or take a nap on a lazy afternoon then stewing in my own vinegar. Cause if I stewed in it I might drown! If you leave something sit in its own juices too long it rots, wine that isn't put in the fridge turns to vinegar and you know what they say about vinegar and flies.

So honey, give me some honey!!!




"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air…"
Ralph Waldo Emerson


I had a bad day, I had a long week, I felt the pressure and the strain and yes I was glad to go home and yes I am looking forward to Monday. Call me crazy but life is crazy and this is my crazy life! I love it! I trust God that he leads me down this path! We are all chosen, all called. It ain't easy and it ain't for the weak! God doesn't need a wimp, he doesn't need a whiner, he doesn't need any vinegar........HE NEEDS YOU!

We all have bad days, weeks, months, years, and moments. God hears us, he sees us, and he knows. Instead of turning to vinegar give it to him! When was the last time you hit your knees. Hey, I'll admit it, I don't pray as much as I could, but when I'm on my knees its worth it! When I go to him he does the impossible...............

This morning on my way to work I heard one of my all time favorite songs and at the end of the day I realized it was what I needed to hear before I needed it, you see he already knew what I would need because it was his plan for me. So let me leave you with the lyrics because maybe he meant them for you too!

Oh what I would do to have The kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in On to the crashing waves
To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown
Where Jesus is And He's holding out His hand
But the waves are calling out my name
And they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me Time and time again
"Boy, you'll never win!
You'll never win!"
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says,
"Do not be afraid!"
And the voice of truth says,
"This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I would choose to listen and believe
the voice of truth

How Great is our God.......

I am so amazingly blessed this year! As I look forward to my birthday only a few days away I realize how many blessings I can count! Some so small and many so big! My life is so full and while busy and crazy it is amazing.

So what do I want for my birthday? Well God has gifted me abundantly this year:
1. My family and I are all healthy, no seizures!
2. We have a beautiful new house
3. We are both employed
4. Our family has once again grown and Hailey is amazing

I could go on and on but I think you get the idea. So what more could I want? God blesses me daily and his gifts are so much greater than the material gifts that will turn to dust. His greatest gift will last me through eternity and I could not ask for more!

I think Chris Tomlin puts it best:
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

We get older but do we get wiser?

Its such a good question. Infinitely unwise mistakes made over and over again by so many men and women. You can read the paper in any state or country and the crimes seem to be the same. The same people making the same mistakes is there any hope?

I always say garbage in means garbage out. If you fill your life with negative that is what you get. So my advice is fill your life with God. Be careful little ears what you hear, yes that means your music! Be careful little eyes what you see, yes that means the tv even the news. What you watch influences you! What are you reading I hope it is his word! Be careful little feet where you go.....take yourself to church instead.

So while I am not so little anymore I hope that I can take my own advice and fill my life with the joy of the Lord, this year!

Nails

Words have power, we all know the saying sticks and stones, but my bruises will fade and it is the words that stay with me! Imagine yourself with a hammer, a board, and a nail. The nail is something you say sometimes unintentionally, but other times with malice! As you say it you hammer the nail into the board. Later on you realize the error of your words and say sorry, pulling the nail from the board. Alas, it leaves behind a hole. A hole that only forgiveness will fill.

Words have power!
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

The nails were hammered into his flesh and the holes they left behind will never heal! The words and actions of all were upon him. He chose the nails, for you. So the next time you speak remember words have power!

Blessed

Even with less than 8 hours of sleep I find myself so happy. God has blessed me abundantly. So often I find myself praying over all the little woes in my life, but in the moments of joy and bliss I sometimes forget to thank God for all he has given me.

The bible says in Psalm 9:1-2
I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonders.

² I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

We need to remember that God listens to all our prayers whether they be woes or praise. He answers our prayers and guides us. So praise him daily.
Needtobreathe: Lyrics Something Beautiful
Hey now, this is my desire
Consume me like a fire, 'cause I just want something beautiful
To touch me, I know that I'm in reach
'Cause I am down on my knees.
I'm waiting for something beautifulOh, something beautiful

When life gives you lemons

God loves a lullaby In a mothers tears in the dead of night Better than a Hallelujah sometimes.
Fear is such a great and impossible thing. We are afraid of everything we cannot control. We try so hard to control it all and then we get scared. In those moments of fear and unknown grief we wrestle with the dilemma of what we should do. Some people cry, some get angry, and some of us pray.

Praying is a beautiful thing. It is like being wrapped up in a warm blanket. Feeling the soft touch of God comforting you. Letting go of all that fear, worry, doubt, guilt, shame, anger, and frustration can be so much greater than anything else. I cannot imagine a life without the comfort of God in prayer, because lets face it life is gonna happen! You are going to face disappointments and pain. You will not be in control of everything all the time, and sometimes you will have to wait because all you can do is wait.

So when you are waiting take the time to turn to him in prayer because his arm around you holding you up is so much stronger than you can imagine. If he can hold the weight of the world he will be able to hold your fears too! Trust him and let him guide you. Because:
Luke 18: 27 Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."

We pour out our miseries God just hears a melody Beautiful the mess we are The honest cries of breaking hearts Are better than a Hallelujah

Expectations

What did you expect? Has life let you down lately? Do you find yourself disappointed? Maybe it is time to review your expectations. Often we feel let down because we expect something impossible or unrealistic. Sometimes though life just happens. You are going about your day not expecting anything out of the ordinary and wham it hits you, the unexpected. A disaster, an accident, something so little, or so large it can change your world forever.
You see expectations are like that. If you think you know what will happen next you are often wrong. The plot of life is not like your favorite movie or novel. It is designed with a bigger picture in mind. I cannot explain why bad things happen to good people, no one can. In fact many a great philosopher and theologian has tried. We can't explain why anything happens, and reflecting on what happens won't change the past.Imagine what expectations people had for the Messiah. He was going to be a great king, and his chosen people would find their lives forever changed. Yet, he was born in a manger, he spent his time with beggars, thieves, and prostitutes. If you had expected a king who would conquer all others your expectations were not met. If you expected a grand and awe inspiring person you had to look deeper. He didn't ride in on a chariot laden in silk and gold. He wasn't that kind of king. He exceeded all expectations that were set for him, but at the time so many people must have felt a bit let down, they had waited for one thing and God had sent another.

God sent a Savior. Not just a king among men, but someone to save you for all time. He sent his son to change expectations. In fact he wanted to change the world, and he did. Ever since that fate filled day when the king of kings hung upon a cross for crimes he did not commit, the world has been changed. However, sometimes we get to busy with all our expectations to appreciate the unexpected. The joy of plans ruined and changes made. The joy of a life lived without expectations is so much greater than the disappointment of expectations unfulfilled.