8975372's blog: "Inspiring Reads ( God Hears Us & And Knows What We Need )"

I believe that our calling is not to arrive at a destination of stability in life, but to travel a pathway of constant growth and transformation. My accomplishments may seem small to others, but they have brought big blessings into my life. And for that, Lord, I'm forever grateful. There are a handful of people that mean the world to me. I'm blessed because of them, and would do everything I can to be the best and strong friend I can be. We should always be grateful each and everyday with our life that we have because there's somebody out there that would love to switch places with us in a heartbeat. When we dream we should never give up on it for any reason...even if others do not encourage it. You have the dream and the desire of it for a reason...Follow your heart and you can not go wrong...Your past doesn't define you; It prepares you. Your faith is sometimes the only thing you have. With faith you can press during the dark times. Have faith and it will light your path through the mist of despair...But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.They will soar high on wings like eagles. Isaiah 40:31...Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life."John 8:12..

Life is so precious and the time each of us have goes so fast. We need to make every minute count for something...There are no refunds on time spent. We spend so much time wasted...either worried about what mistakes we made or on what the future holds...We should realize that yesterday won't catch up...so get over it. Tomorrow is always racing ahead...so don't worry about it. Today's all that we have...so start making the best of it. Always find a moment each day to share a word, a touch ,a smile or a hug with those you love...Life is a collection of memories so remember the past, live in the present, and welcome the future with open arms...Dear God, Guide me each day to make the right decisions... Help me to choose the path you have made for me ... Forgive me when I falter... AMEN..I believe that it's better to lose count while naming your blessings than to lose sight of your blessings by counting only your troubles. It's easy to be thankful when you are being blessed, the challenge is to be thankful when times are tough...just remember it could be worse than what it is...Live more, complain less. More smiles, less stress. Less hate, more blessed. I may not have everything I want in life but I'm blessed enough to have all that I need...I truly know that God has truly blessed me beyond measure and for that I am forever thankful. Know that every saint has a past and every sinner has a future...when people try to remind you of your past. Remind them of your future and be truly blessed..."I had no shoes and complained, until I met a man who had no feet." ~Indian Proverb...Miracles...I've seen miracles just happen, silent prayers get answered, broken hearts become brand new. that's What Faith Can Do. We have to have something to truly believe. We also have to have the faith to truly know everything in life happens for a reason and its part of Gods plan for each of us...Faith isn't seeing, it's believing in God...It's believing that no matter the size of the storm he's there to carry you through...Its really simple...You just have to believe it to see it. We are exactly where we are suppose to be...there is a lesson in everyday and in all we do. Always know that the will of God will never take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us." -Billy Graham. You can't have part-time faith and expect a full-time victory. Live in faith.- Dr. Tony Evans. God works in us, through us and all around us...Sometimes its hard to see that when we endure worldly strife. Know that when you keep looking up, God will never let you down. Why worry about the future? The future is going to happen regardless-live in the now and leave everything in God's hands.Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow...it empties today of its strength...Let go and let God...Have Faith in His plan for you... "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you. Isaiah 41:10...Ask and it will be given to you, search and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. Mathew 7:7 "Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3...True peace isn't the absence of tribulations; it is being able to find peace within tribulation..

It took a great friend to teach me that it's easy to keep trying when you're winning, but heroes are those who keep trying even when despair and defeat are staring them in the face. We see people all day and never really take time to notice...Everyone is fighting their own battle in their own way; Do you think we should ask if they need help? We don't ask and they seem to still keep fighting. The reasons are only something they know. People keep to themselves and that works for some...but still isn't it our obligation to still ask? I have learned and want you to as well that a true hero Is not determined by his/her physical strength but by the by the strength of his/her heart...a hero is somebody who steps up when everybody else steps down. Such determination can only be admired in certain very special people. Please take note of people around you and know that sometimes, you have to be your own hero...True compassion for others and animals alike is intimately connected with the goodness of your character. The time you stand the tallest is when you kneel to help a another in need...Because the smallest act of compassion can have the largest impact on a person and their life. Today forward always remember to be kinder than is necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle....The compassion that you show others is a kindness that everyone deserves. Know that compromise and compassion are better than competition and conflict. We are all in this life together and I'm sure that God didn't nor does he want us pitted against one another...instead I'm sure that part of his plan is for us to work together...to obtain the ultimate prize...Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7...Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7...Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid John 14:27..

Life is at times a better reminder to us than any spoken or written word. We all are exactly where we are in life because its where we are suppose to be at this moment. At times we look up and ask why...or we feel that we don't deserve what is going on...be it Good bad. I at times catch myself with very little thanks for my life. My life in no way is as you may call perfect...I have my vices and parts of my past that I so wish that I could change or wish it never happened. I choose to write about the positive out look in and on or around life. There are some some that choose to do the opposite. I feel that it is up to each one of us to reach out and show those that life holds so much more. We can do this by being a much more true friend and learn to really listen to others and look beyond the mask that we all wear...I guess what I'm trying to say is even when you meet a person we really have no ideal whats going on in their life...Be the person and friend that they can count on...no matter what. Teach them that life is simple. If you expect something from life...put something into life. Have true compassion for people and always know that what energy you project you will get the same back...Always give positive and you will get positive. I know this is a mind set but look at your life now and if you aren't happy...do something different for the better and you will get better in return. each day is a new beginning...make it the best for you and all around you...Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9...Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28.

It is not your moments of weakness that define you...it's what you do with the broken pieces of your life that was shattered because of your weakness that matters...These are the times that you must have courage and faith to change and totally rid your life of the demons that cause your weakness. You must know that courage isn't having the strength to go on... it's going on when you haven't got the strength. True strength lies with how much true faith you have in knowing that without being able to see or touch it...there is a reason to make a change for the better and to live your life with a true purpose. Please know that faith doesn't exempt you from problems or gives you answers right away. It gives you the strength to get through them always for the better good. You and you alone must decide...to continue on with the destruction of life that God gave you; or make the leap of faith and turn your life over to God. Please know that it is never too late to begin afresh...The Bible contains many stories of people who failed but were still given another chance by God...I promise you that no matter what trials you are facing or will face; you will never have to face them alone...Lord, show me where I am stuck in negativity and need to break through to trusting You. Help me to have the right thoughts and attitudes that move me forward. Amen..."Count it all joy when you fall into trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." James 1:2..."To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1...By 

To achieve anything requires faith, belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication...All things are possible for those who truly believe...Faith is about believing in something and knowing in your heart that it is true, even when your mind can't find the answers...If you want it, get it. If you dream it, believe it. The sky's never the limit...go on, show the world who you are...Never be afraid to show your true colors...Inner peace begins the minute you choose not to allow another person.. place.. thing to control your emotions in negative ways...Strength does not come from some mystical or mysterious place because we need it. Strength is born from the courage to do what must be done...Always be prepared and ready to use every resource around you tonot only make you a better person but to make everyone around you better...Always for the better good...Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. Philippians 4:6...Don't forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.Hebrews 13:16...

I believe that true serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace within it...That being, I can stay sane through anything, while my relationship with God is in the right place. It is time that we slow our pace through this journey in life...We are here only a short time. While there are things we want and need to change learn to be wise in your choosing. I'm not saying choose only the battles you can win but, I am suggesting that you choose what is really important.Please don't get caught up in the worlds rush to finish something just so you can start another...Take real time and care in doing whatever you feel needs to be done. I am also not suggesting you take on yourself to be the judge,jury, and executioner. While you find faults here others may find the same in you. This is where you look to God above and ask for guidance. My deepest and most deepest wish is that you may find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand...God give me the strength and the serenity to continue this day knowing that if I shall fall that you will be there to stand behind me and catch me...I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33... "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7...

Welcome every morning with a smile. Look on the new day as a special gift, a golden opportunity to complete what you were unable to finish yesterday. Talking negatively only empowers the bad things in life, speak only of good things, empower all that is right in your life, be joyful...Negativity breeds negative thinking, actions and being. Let go of negativity in your life and become the positive person you were meant to be. Never become to intent on the past... it may make you incapable of recognizing the quality of the present and the potential of the future...Follow your heart,never give up and try to be the best person you can be everyday and you will reap the rewards of a happy and positive life. We need to know that when we hold on to anger, hurt or pain, it steals our energy and joy while it keeps us from finding love and enjoying life. I have finally realized and accepted that a ll of the anger, disappointments and trials of my days are small in comparison to the love, laughter, and wonderful moments I have experienced in my life. Know the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes. When compassion floods your veins and it brings light into your soul, there is always so much goodness you can bring into this much-needed world...Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up!!! Galatians 6:9...But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. Mark 11:25...

Being positive is far from easy. It takes willpower, determination, and constant reinforcement. But...Make that attitude change, and you'll never regret it. I have made plenty of mistakes, I'm sure I will make plenty more, they are my mistakes to make and mine to learn from, I cant go through life wondering what if. We are meant to learn from our past. Not be prisoner of it. The mistakes of you or those around you are done and cannot be undone...Always strive to live for today, not yesterday. Sometimes things go wrong only to teach us what is right...it is up to us to know the difference and make the right choice after the fact...Nobody is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. All you can do is learn from them and try not to make the same mistakes twice. You learn more by failing than you do by succeeding. So keep your head up and know that mistakes are merely a path to higher learning. We should never get disappointed when things happen beyond our expectation.Remember that the greatest glory in life is rising when you fall...Always bee strong and have faith. In life I feel that we need to let the bad change us. Let the past remind us. Let the good help us. Let the love show. Let the careful care. Let the laughter come.When life happens Enjoy it. Gods love has no limits,Remember when we do what we can, God will do what we can't...Father God I thank you ahead of time for answering my prayers. There are some prayers that I know in your time, they will be answered. For now I wait patiently..."Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you. Isaiah 41:10...For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. -Mark 4:22...

Happy Fourth of July...Today as we celebrate our freedoms there is a thought to keep in mind...We need to take responsibility for our decisions...learn a lesson from our mistakes, and have the strength to make necessary changes...We should realize that life's too short to be anything but happy...To be truly content we need to always be soft...don't let the world make you hard...don't let the pain make you hate...don't let the cold steal your warmth...don't let the bitterness steal your sweetness...When you learn to do this you will find that your inner strength and self respect gets even stronger... you need to realize that the pain of trying to hold onto old or new troubles is harder than just simply letting go...Dont live in the past...Let what happened yesterday stay there...Today is what you have to build a future...Build it on a strong foundation. If you think freedom is free then stand on the front line with the fighting soldiers, or stand next to the graves of the fallen. Freedom is never free. I do believe that weather you support the war or not, you must support the troops, they are fighting for your right to believe as you want. Real heroes don't wear capes and masks, They wear multi-cam and combat boots. Remember those that have given the ultimate sacrifice, so that you can be free. We all have our beliefs when it comes to war and why it is being fought...I do believe that, no mater what we each believe, we are all the same. We are all fragile. We all feel pain and sorrow and we all bleed the same color, until We all can see that...wars will be raged due to our lack to truly understand peace...Be sincere in your love for others. Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything that is good. Rom 12:9..."Show me Your ways O Lord. Teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me. For You are God my Savior and my hope is in You all day long." Psalm 25:4-5..." With faith, nothing is impossible." Matthew 17:20.