Mind of God

At times, to trust another person can be both an invitation and a challenge.

Most people have good will and are open to caring and sharing and making life easy for others.

Yet, perhaps the one we ought not to trust is ourselves.

Because we have a natural love for ourselves, we may not always see the truth of a situation.

We are biased.  Our self-love can show us things from a distorted angle.

In a way, we are our own worst enemy and yet we can also be good to ourselves.

God has such a huge part to play in our lives, if we let Him do so.

The more we allow God to be our guide and mentor,  the easier our lives will be.

Imagine, we can have the Mind of God guiding us each day of our lives, simply by asking!   

Do what is right.

I was at my Writers night and we discussed poetry and poems.  

Then real life stories came into play. We were made aware of how tragedy can come about when good people are silent and don't do what is right.

So, how is it with me?  Am I true to what I know to be right, regardless of the opinions of others.

When it comes to standing before God and my whole life being revealed to me in a flash, will I be able to say, 'I was always willing to do what is right.'

I believe if we have the good-will then God will be more than willing to lend us a helping Hand, even beyond our understanding.  

Enjoy Life.

One of the most important things in life is to enjoy it.

Enjoy who we are. Enjoy where we are. Enjoy what we do. 

It's so easy to get caught up with difficulties and perhaps things going wrong etc.

We have a choice.  It's up to us to choose...

Do I really want to be happy?  

Am I willing to look for the bright side of life?

Can I develop a positive attitude to life?

Yes.  Positive choices make for an enjoyable life.

Pen to Paper

As a writer I find myself at times with plenty of excuses for not writing.

The desire to write is present, yet the discipline to do so is often lacking and I'm easily distracted by my surroundings etc.

Pen to Paper is the motto that can do away with all excuses.  

It also helps me to see that life is often as simple as 'pen to paper'...  

When we find a key that opens up a genuine interest in what we want to do, then it will be done.

Am I interested in living a healthy life?  Find the key...

Am I interested in loving God?  Look for the key that will open up my heart to Love.

Life is more simple than we may imagine!

JOYFUL

I wonder if we can 'put' on Joy?

What is it that makes us joyful?  Perhaps the answer lies in how we think.

When faced with a challenge, do I become worried and afraid, OR do I embrace whatever it is I'm being asked to do.

God will never try us beyond our strength and if extra grace is needed, then we can be sure that God will provide for our needs.

In a way, all depends on how willing we are to trust in God and believe we have the ability to face the challenges and opportunities that come our way.

The early Christians were known by their joyful spirit...

Can I be recognised in the same way?

Educate...

Such a great gift to be educated and learn new things.

I've just put my name down for 121 digital course where a young student will help me to master my new mobile phone.

Technology is great, yet daunting for those of us who are still stepping out of the mechanical age. 

Young people today grow up learning so much even before they go to school.

What a wonderful kind act it is to share their knowledge with an older generation.

Perhaps in teaching others, they too will learn a lot.

This wonderful world of ours will expand positively when we are willing to share our knowledge

and help each other to be a more rounded, mature person.  

Thank you...

The importance of saying, Thank you, if and whenever it is needed to be said.

Perhaps even when there is no need to say... Thank you.

We may be served in a Shop or Cafe...  We pay, yet also say, Thank you.

Thank you to the bus-driver who is doing his job...

Thank you to the Repair man who is being paid to come and help us.

Thank you to the friend who forgets to be friendly.

Two little words that create a whole atmosphere of love.

Thank You God for the gift of life.