Joy

Don't let the devil steal your joy. That's one of the cornerstones of Joyce Meyer's teachings. I know some people get weirded out when the devil is referred to, because it seems so hard-core. But I've come to realize that if we acknowledge his presence, we become aware of him and thus become better able to fight and suppress him and his works.

I wanted to remind myself of everything that makes me happy so I created my own lists events, occasions, people and memories in my life because through this i can see how truly blessed I am.

Sanctuary: Rise Above Adversity

I watch and I pray. I value what I have rather than mourn over what I Lose. Moreover, I go out about life not expecting, demanding or judging because all these lead to suffering. As a comic strip once said: Blessed are they who expect nothing for they shall not be disappointed. It may sound humorous but there is so much wisdom in it. I've experienced losing EVERYTHING, or so it seems, but because if what I practice, I know that whatever I have-my life, friends, love-are all God-given and therefore this tells me that I am "covered". No need to recover.

We have a choice: to live a life of never-ending suffering or a life of true joy and genuine peace. It's all in the attitude. It's all in the choices you make. And you are never too young or too old to start..

Everything Has It's Time

For everything there is a season, and a time

for every matter under heaven:

A time to be born, and a time to die:

A time to plant, and a time to puck what is planted;

A time to kill, and a time to heal;

A time to break down, and a time to build up;

A time to weep, and a time to laugh;

A time to mourn, and a time to gather stones together;

A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to seek, and a time to lose;

A time to keep, and a time to throw away;

A time to tear, and a time to sew;

A time to keep silent, and a time to speak;

A time to love, and a time to hate;

A time for war, and a time for peace.

During your high school years, you may have been able to catch a few hours of sleep nightly and maintain high energy levels and a healthy appearance. But the years have a funny way of changing this. You may have developed bags under your eyes from the lack of sleep that can result from a busy work and family schedule, and that's not the only side effect of inadequate sleep. A 2004 University of Chicago study concluded that sleeping less than the suggested eight hours nightly can cause weight gain. If you're not getting sufficient sleep, your body may not be producing enough of a hormone that limits hunger.

Love

1 Corinthians 13:4–8a 

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails ...

17 Months of Togetherness

Happy and inlove

Thought I would write this just to tell you again and remind you how much you mean to me, and how much I LOVE YOU. annoying as that is to you ;)

To be perfectly honest YOU MEAN EVERYTHING TO ME. I don’t know where I would be without you, or what I would do without you for that matter. You make me the happiest girl in the world, and can always make me laugh or smile whatever you do. You could probably make me cry as well, but I hope that wont happen. Another point is that I am so, so lucky to have you, beautiful, because I don’t know when or why you started liking me but I cant think of anyone more perfect to do so. I wouldn’t change it for absolutely anything. whenever I think of you, that is never far from my mind. I will always be there for you whenever you need me or anything. Nothing means more to me than seeing you happy and whatever that takes, I will ensure you are happy. I never forget that I am lucky to even know you, and I love everything about you and who you are, and that isn’t going to change. You stole my heart and it is TOTALLY YOURS, for however long you want it.

I love you so much, and I am yours forever..

THE BEAUTY OF A WOMAN

God said:

"When I made the woman she had to be special.

I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world,yet gentle enough to give comfort.

I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth

and the rejection that many times comes from her children.

I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining.

I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances,even when her child has hurt her very badly.

I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults

and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.

I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife,but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly.

And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers exclusively to use whenever it is needed."

"You see my son," said God, "the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes,

because that is the doorway to her heart

- the place where love resides."