I recently read a bible study guide that listed five steps that would encourage me to stop and find something positive when I’m having a half empty glass kind of day.
Pay attention.
Be thankful.
Be positive.
Enjoy life.
Smell the roses.
You always have a choice. If you want to make the journey worth taking… stop to smell the roses!
“…to accept his lot and be happy in his work- this is a gift of God. he seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart.” Ecc.5:19-20 (NIV)
Grace to you.
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“Sharing your blessings helps make room for more.”
Where is the Hope? Well the good news is we have two ears and only one mouth. However we need to use them in that ratio.
Where is the Hope? For starters we can make a conscious effort to show grace for each other and lift each other up. Our world and most of the people in it are good at finding fault and tearing each other down. As moms and parents we often are quick to judge. That is not our job!
You can find beauty everywhere, you just need to look. It can be an idea, thing, or person. Even amidst concrete and brick you can find nature, can return a smile, can catch a glimpse of a kind gesture. You can if you look hard enough.
Where’s the Hope? It’s always about choices. Should be simple right? We have the freedom to make the right choice. Trouble is always our selfish nature.