Why is it we are always challenged in the very area we've been called to serve? Is it to help us stay humble? Is it to help us stay abreast of what is really happening and to stay connected? Anyway, what I've learned is to never say what you won't do & never judge others by what you say you wouldn't do...you may just be asking for forgiveness!!!!
Blessings
Wendy
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Keep Looking Through the Front Window
When I think about the word "forgiveness" I've learned that things will happen to us no matter what. Some that we may cause, and some just because we were born....but we must always remember to take responsibility for the circle of life that we contribute to.
When things get us down and we don't know what to do....just keep looking through the front window. There's a reason why the front window in a car is larger than the rear view mirror! We may have to glance back from time to time....but stay focused.
Wendy ~
When things get us down and we don't know what to do....just keep looking through the front window. There's a reason why the front window in a car is larger than the rear view mirror! We may have to glance back from time to time....but stay focused.
Wendy ~
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Rancho Mirage
I've been down in Rancho Mirage for the last several days at a Timeshare I invested in approximately 6 years ago. The weather has been delightful and pleasant and I've been really enjoying myself, while also doing some work here and there.
I've had a couple of highlights since I've been down here....for starters on Monday night when I arrived, my cousins on my father's side...."The Jessie's" had what I thought was just a family BBQ to celebrate Labor Day, but what it really turned out to be was a birthday party for little ole me with family I hadn't seen in over 20 years....they found me through Facebook (I like Facebook).
Also while I've been down here, a very dear life long friend since college (close to 30 years ago....) was kind and sent me a beautiful bouqet of flowers....it is nice to be remembered!!!
Now I know you may say what does all of this have to do with "Forgiveness???" well, directly nothing, but indirectly family & friends could not stay close or come back together if thru time we don't let go of some things that may block growth along the way....which is another form of forgiveness.
Also while I've been down here, I started reading a book my children gave me for my birthday by Desmond Tutu called, "No Future Without Forgiveness." I still have a ways to go regarding the book, but so far it is full of information and things to make you think...Mr. Tutu begins to share about Apartheid, Slavery, the Holocost & the disenfranchised people around the world and why we as a human race must learn to forgive if we are to have a future.....your neighbor is closer than you think!
There are a few people in this life that I would like to meet before we all make our transition....and one of them would be Mr. Desmond Tutu. Thank you for being a shining example and a light for Forgiveness!
Well, more to come....just some morning thoughts. If you have any comments, please feel free to respond....
Blessings
Wendy
I've had a couple of highlights since I've been down here....for starters on Monday night when I arrived, my cousins on my father's side...."The Jessie's" had what I thought was just a family BBQ to celebrate Labor Day, but what it really turned out to be was a birthday party for little ole me with family I hadn't seen in over 20 years....they found me through Facebook (I like Facebook).
Also while I've been down here, a very dear life long friend since college (close to 30 years ago....) was kind and sent me a beautiful bouqet of flowers....it is nice to be remembered!!!
Now I know you may say what does all of this have to do with "Forgiveness???" well, directly nothing, but indirectly family & friends could not stay close or come back together if thru time we don't let go of some things that may block growth along the way....which is another form of forgiveness.
Also while I've been down here, I started reading a book my children gave me for my birthday by Desmond Tutu called, "No Future Without Forgiveness." I still have a ways to go regarding the book, but so far it is full of information and things to make you think...Mr. Tutu begins to share about Apartheid, Slavery, the Holocost & the disenfranchised people around the world and why we as a human race must learn to forgive if we are to have a future.....your neighbor is closer than you think!
There are a few people in this life that I would like to meet before we all make our transition....and one of them would be Mr. Desmond Tutu. Thank you for being a shining example and a light for Forgiveness!
Well, more to come....just some morning thoughts. If you have any comments, please feel free to respond....
Blessings
Wendy
Monday, September 7, 2009
Birthday Full of Love
It's true....what a difference a day can make! This past Friday (September 4th) was my birthday and I started out with a little attitude, so I needed to make some personal adjustments. As the morning progressed, the day began to be great and delightful. I was surprised to a wonderful birthday celebration with lots of my favorite things, places and people. I enjoyed great food and loved ones while resting on a yacht with a sunset and sunrise to die for!!!!
I also realize more and more the difference a good nights rest can make on ones perspective. So as we travel on this road called life and we have to deal with ourselves and others....take a step back and really look at a situation. Try and see where you may have gone wrong and what you can do to help make a situation better. Sometimes things aren't as bad as they may seem at first, especially if we try to work through it.
This morning my Aunt shared her devotion with me "it is easy to find something wrong with everyone, but love covers a multitude of sins. Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins" (and can help you with forgiveness). 1 Peter 4:8
I also realize more and more the difference a good nights rest can make on ones perspective. So as we travel on this road called life and we have to deal with ourselves and others....take a step back and really look at a situation. Try and see where you may have gone wrong and what you can do to help make a situation better. Sometimes things aren't as bad as they may seem at first, especially if we try to work through it.
This morning my Aunt shared her devotion with me "it is easy to find something wrong with everyone, but love covers a multitude of sins. Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins" (and can help you with forgiveness). 1 Peter 4:8
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Forgiving to Another Level
Well, I guess when you say you stand for something or care about something you will truly be tried and tested. Over the past couple of days I have truly realized that people are not always who and what they say they are. Not that any of us are always on point...but complete deceit isn't called for.
I recently found out that someone that I thought was a friend, basically really isn't. I guess that's okay, but it still hurts when you realize that someone has been lying to you, no telling for how long....
Well, tomorrow is my birthday and I refuse to stay sad, down or anything negative. I am grateful for another day and another year and for all of those that do care and are sincere. So once again, to be forgiven, we must forgive. However, I've also learned in life that you can forgive, but that doesn't mean you have to stay in that same place!
Change...Adjustments....Shift!
Blessings
Wendy
I recently found out that someone that I thought was a friend, basically really isn't. I guess that's okay, but it still hurts when you realize that someone has been lying to you, no telling for how long....
Well, tomorrow is my birthday and I refuse to stay sad, down or anything negative. I am grateful for another day and another year and for all of those that do care and are sincere. So once again, to be forgiven, we must forgive. However, I've also learned in life that you can forgive, but that doesn't mean you have to stay in that same place!
Change...Adjustments....Shift!
Blessings
Wendy
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