Meditate?

I started to ponder the thought of the word "Meditate"- and felt intimated; funny even- I thought I really don't "practice" that junk-- I don't do the horoscope and stars and blah blah blah-- so I thought that "meditation" was more of the same stuff... so imagine my surprise when I started researching that it wasn't all it was cracked up to be.


Meditate or the greek word Melatao-- is used in the bible quite a bit actually. (Some places like... Psalm 1:2, Psalm 19:14, 1 Timothy 4:13,15)


Some people say that the goal of meditation is to clear our minds of "things," but God wants us to meditate on "these things"--the life-giving, life-directing doctrines of His Word. He wants us to think on good things, noble things, positive things, lovely things... Philippians 4:8 sound familiar? lol


I was thinking about good things-- good things bring on positive attitudes- sunny days- love- happiness- it's like my acupuncturist was saying... whenever I get migraines, I shouldn't "brace for impact"-- like OH CRAP it's coming! But instead acknowledge the fact that I am having one and then start thinking positive things, loving things, happy things to make it better & RELAX.


Another thing that comes to mind is a scripture that has been so super relevant these past few weeks... Romans 8:28-- "All things work together and are fitting into a plan for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose." 


Joyce Meyer said is really good when she said " Even the hard times can work into God's perfect plan for your life. Cast your care, and be a thankful person."

I really think that each day if you set some time aside to "take inventory" of the things you have- instead of the things you don't have, "Meditate" on the things that God has and is doing in your life instead of what you are waiting on Him to do-- remember that one day is like a thousand years to God-- if our answers don't come "fast enough" not to worry-- God has it all-- DO NOT WORRY-- God is on it! 


Take care of you  :)

Think on THESE things...

What is happiness anyways?

Fear not!!! Happiness, Calmness & Relaxation can be achieved!! Ask yourself a couple questions...

1. What makes me joyful?
2. What are things that make me smile? 

~Elaborate on these questions... Don't just answer in one answer...REALLY ELABORATE... Think about it... close your eyes, lay your head back and THINK... "What makes me joyful? 


"Andy- because of his love & patience, & I love it when we hold hands, Daisy- because of the big sighs she gives out and the way she looks up at me with her big eyes, Jesus- because of His grace & He never gives up on me, Butterflies- because of the colors and how they flutter, Flowers- because of the colors."


Sounds stupid? Okay yeah maybe but after you take a minute... a second from the frustration and confusion and junk and try...REALLY TRY to clear the muck out and fill it with with the above... I PROMISE you will feel a difference!


I have up my mind to fill and infuse my life with a "Philippians 4:8" life. 

Philippians 4:8 is one of my favorite all time scriptures. It says: "Finally, brothers and sisters, (you can insert YOUR NAME where it says brothers and sisters to make it more personal- so it reads...) Finally, YOUR NAME whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever made is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

Notice how it says what THINGS to think on... Whatever is TRUE, Whatever is RIGHT, Whatever is PURE,  Whatever is LOVELY, ADMIRABLE, EXCELLENT, PRAISEWORTHY... THINK ON THESE THINGS.

Now, your homework... lol DE-STRESS. No matter the situation... go into the bathroom if you need to for a minute to get away... listen to soft piano or calming music (CalmRadio.com is awesome btw)... close your eyes and THINK ON PHIL 4:8 things... make it an effort to submerge yourself in positive, calming ways. Your life is way to important to SO many people that love you for your health to decline from being overworked and stressed out. 


Take care of you :)