How to climb out 101...

In a bad mood? Having a not so great of a day? Feel like you're in a HUGE dirt pit? No worries... here's somethings you can actually do to BEAT it-- Don't believe me? Humor me... TRY IT!!

Picture this... You wake up and swing your feet out of bed. Your feet reach the carpet and... MUSH goes your foot! WHAT HAPPENED?!!! Your most precious doggie decided to use the bathroom! WONDERFUL!! So, you clean it up and move on. THEN...You jump in the shower-- no hot water, You're running late now... toaster isn't working... clothes are wrinkled... out of gas... WHAT ELSE?!!! AHHHHHHHH!!!! INSTANT BAD MOOD!!!

OR...

You get a visit from someone/or a phone call that makes you upset.

Okay, so now whatever your "bad day" is... here's some ways to conquer it!!

1. Take a deep breath. -This is one of the first things you learn in any CPR/ First Aid class-- Something bad happens... they tell you not to panic, but BEFORE you do ANYTHING... take a breath. Taking a deep breath not only allows you to assess what's going on, but clears the path a bit.
2. Confront the Mood. - Now that you've taken your deep breath-- I mean a deep breath-- (don't just breathe now) Confront the mood. Okay, you're like ummm okay and how should I do that? Okay... Ask yourself "Is this mood i'm in really worth it?" "How can anything i'm upset about add anything positive to this situation?" Or if it's the anger directed at someone... do yourself a favor and forgive them. If you hunker it down, it's gonna eat away at you! The longer you harbor it- the longer it stays around-- and is it REALLY worth it? I mean seriously?
3. Make a decision to STOP the bad mood in it's tracks. -Everything is a choice!! Try to make good choices!!! Every choice can be a good one or a bad one- God gives you the grace to choose.-You can say to yourself "I am determined to make this a good day"- even though "bad" things happen... you can still make it a good day... try not to say things like "OMG can this day get any worse?!!" Say things like "It's okay, it's gonna be a good day" "God I know you are with me... I will rejoice and be glad" 
4. Create a "Time Out".- When you are in the middle of "it all" it's hard to get that deep breath I was talking about in #1. Go find a quiet spot- walk away for a minute to collect yourself. If you're a mommy-- it might be hard to walk away-- but it's so important. You really don't want to take any aggression out on anyone! Goto a closet, pantry, laundry room, bathroom-- anywhere that you can distance yourself for 5 minutes to breathe and confront the mood so that it can GO AWAY! lol
5. Trust in God to make things right. -God never leaves us or forsakes us in ANY situation! His Word is the truth and He never lies!! He holds us in the palm of His hand!! Trusting in God is the key factor here. We need to not sit and "rock" in the bad mood rocking chair- we need to move forward WITH God- get up out of the chair and move. God wants us to rely on him fully. The bad mood will go away & the next time it comes around... know that you have a choice... are you going to throw a hissy fit? Or ask God to take over and help you change your mood?

This is a really cool youtube "A Man fell in a Hole"- It's about 3 minutes long (so not that long) totally worth watching. You won't ever forget it. (There is a man that ASKS if the man in the hole wanted to be free... Jesus is a gentleman... He asks you, He doesn't just grab ahold of you and drag you places) http://youtu.be/zx1FqGuADR4

As always, I hope that this blog helped you today. I know it helped me to write it.

Take care of you :)

The common factor...

Fear Not... Fear Not... Fear Not... -- Be careful...Say it enough times you might start to believe it. lol

So, have you ever really read Isaiah 41:10? I mean really READ it-- like absorb it? 


Let's read it together in some different versions::


(this is the NCV) So don't worry, because I am with you. Don't be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you; I will support you with my right hand that saves you.


(this is the Amplified Version) Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice.


Do you notice the common factor here? 

1. God doesn't want us to worry
2. God doesn't want us to be afraid
3. He supports us and strengthens us
4. God helps us

So what I have been learning is... all of the above (lol) and-- most of all that the more I read it, the more I see it, the more I actually LIVE it... believe it... TRY IT!!


God is for you and not against you-- so in the words of my amazing hubby..."Sometimes  we think that when bad stuff happens that God has abandoned us. But He fights for us and no weapon formed against us shall prosper! The devil ISN'T successful in his attacks even though they still trip us up and we still feel the effects!"


I heard something from Joyce Meyer the other day, She said that just because you "feel" fear doesn't mean that you are afraid!! I found that completely amazing when I heard her say this!! All this time- my whole life after being saved in 2006- I felt that I was always been taught-- "ohhhhh you can't fear!! NONONO you are giving into the devil if you fear-- fear is a sign of weakness-- NONONO" ... and so can a get a YAYAYAYAYAYAYAAYAYAYAYAYYYYY that is FAR FAR from the truth!!!!


Fear is NOT a sign of weakness!! (Matthew 17 -hang onto that mustard seed!- It's may be small- but it's all u need)


I hope today's blog helped a bit in your life :)


Take care of you :)

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  :)

I am Love?

Today while sitting in the waiting room at the acupuncturist, I was reading 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 and had a thought...

Humor me and read the following... 

⁴ Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, and it is not proud.⁵ Love is not rude, is not selfish, and does not get upset with others. Love does not count up wrongs that have been done. ⁶Love takes no pleasure in evil but rejoices over the truth. ⁷ Love patiently accepts all things. It always trusts, always hopes, and always endures.

Interesting right? One of the most known and common scriptures in the bible- a verse that is used at weddings-- not really thought of being used on a daily basis. But what would this verse be like if used on a daily basis- what would it look like? Where would you even begin?

Try this...

Insert YOUR NAME wherever it says "love" (the blank spots)-- here's what it would look like...

^{4 ___________}is patient, _________ is kind. _________does not envy, _________does not boast, ________is not proud. ^{5 ___________}does not dishonor others, ___________is not self-seeking, _________is not easily angered, ___________keeps no record of wrongs.^{6 ____________}does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ^{7 ___________}always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

When you ask Jesus to come into your heart-- His love blossoms inside you- God lives inside you and His love illuminates through you and in you -- therefore Love is God, God is Love, and You are God's Love & He is your Love. YOU ARE LOVE.

~ L O V E ~   L O V E ~ L O V E ~

Hmmmm... takes a different spin now doesn't it?! You could walk that everyday~ who would have thought... 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 not only for the alter. 

Now try it!! Read it out loud... really read it with your name inserted. What an uplifting difference this makes!!

Take care of you :)

~As a side note... I know everyone who reads might not have a relationship with God-- & that's okay-- maybe you have had one and "walked away" or know Him but don't really KNOW Him & love Him as your own. I encourage you to seek Him-- just ask Him to help you live day to day- allow Him to walk beside you, and love on you.~ I'm not preaching at ya-- I just want to lift ya up :)

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 :)