1) Love is why we are here. ---- I've heard this before: Love is a verb, not just a feeling. It's an action. It is shown in what we do. There will be times when we will be called to love even when we don't have the feelings of love. Love is a choice. Love never ends. It's the greatest gift you can give to yourself or to others. It's giving all you have and asking nothing in return. Ask how you can love others more. Love is forgiving. "To love and be loved... that's life's greatest gift! To share joy with those most important in our lives... that's a blessing."
2) The most important day is today. ---- Life is hard. We are pulled in so many directions. Overwhelmed with how we are ever going to get done with everything. But we have to remember... today is the most important. Not dwelling on the past, not being anxious about the future. Just taking joy in today. To pause and say thank you for the little things each day. Be grateful for each day. Many times its our greatest challenges, greatest losses that bring us our greatest lessons, our greatest joys!
3) If you always do your best, you will not have regrets. ---- We all have dreams, and there are many choices we make to try to achieve our dreams. If we learn something from each of our life's experiences, and realize all, good and bad, were necessary for our understanding, we will be able to view our life without regrets! When we learn what our strengths are, and share them, our best, with others, our path of life becomes a little more clear.
4) In spite of your best efforts, some things are just out of your control. ---- Many times we second guess ourselves when things go wrong, trying to hold on instead of letting go. (I'm guilty of this for sure) Asking ourselves why. But "bumps in the road are an inevitable part of life that soften us, make us grow, and bestow upon us the virtue of compassion." Remember... "You are loved.. love will sustain you. You are strong... prayer will get you through anything. You are wise... the greatest gift of all lies within you." These hard times are opportunities to give and receive love. Saying thank you even in trials, we are demonstrating the way we see things. We are in control of our actions.
5) Things will always look better tomorrow. ---- Hope... it is a gift we can give others through encouragement, comforting. One may never know how much it means to others when we give them the gift of hope. It is transforming. "Faith will light your path... hope will keep you strong... the love you give to others will bring you joy.. and your friendships will remind you of what is important in life." Be thankful for each day. That will give us the strength to get through hard days, giving us the inner strength to succeed!
6) Sometimes a wrong turn will bring you to exactly the right place. ---- Life is a journey, there are many paths, and sometimes we may not know which path to take. But if we are open to guidance everyday, understand change is something that is inevitable, and not forget that angels are all around us. Whether through a stranger, a friend's phone call, a street sign... no matter which way we turn, wrong or right... we will end up exactly where we need to be.
7) Sometimes when you think the answer is "no," it is just "not yet." ---- There are many times in our life when we don't get the answer that we wanted. We forget there is a greater plan. There is a right time for everything. Many times understanding what we are made of comes from "obstacles we face, challenges we overcome, and the losses we sustain." We need to always look at what is important in our life. And remember happiness and purpose is best found when we share our talents and gifts with others!
8) True friends share your joy, see the best in you, and support you through your challenges. ---- Friendship is a gift of commitment, trust, listening, and encouragement. We all desire to love and to be loved, to understand and to be understood. Our best selves shine through our friends. "Friendship is one of our most valuable gifts. It completes our desire to realize our capacity to love." When we support each other through every stage of life, we are shown that we have so much love to give.
9) God and your parents will always love you. ---- There are times when life is tough, when things don't go the way we planned, when we are sad, angry, or think no one will ever understand. We feel lonely. We need to remember God promised He will never forsake us. His love is always. Love is a miracle, it's powerful. Like the lyrics from the song, "Photograph" by Ed Sheeran.
"Loving can hurt. Loving can hurt sometimes. But it's the only thing that I know.... It is the only thing that makes us feel alive. Loving can heal. Loving can mend your soul.. I swear it will get easier. Remember that with every piece of ya. And it's the only thing we take with us when we die."
Just remember when life's challenges come our way, when we don't feel like we can make it through... help comes in all different ways. It's the water of grace again, a kind word, a phone call, a hug, all at just the right time. The water of grace that we are able to share with those around us, is God's grace, His love shining and hugging us!
10) For all your accomplishments, nothing will bring you more happiness than the love you find. ---- Many times we think about what is important in life, what will matter most to us. What will bring us happiness in our life. Challenges push us. Relationships show us our strengths and our weaknesses. But the way to happiness... is through love. "When we share joy, it multiplies. When we share pain, it divides." Happiness is found inside ourselves. When we share our gifts, when we make others smile, when we share the water of grace. It renews our spirit, brings joy and love. Remember love has no end!
No comments:
Post a Comment