Give me a break!

If you are like me, you have at least one relative in your family that knows how to push your buttons. I am not about to tell you which one that is on this blog, but believe me I have one. And recently they were wearing the button out. The bible says that a gentle answer turns away wrath. I know this!!!! How is it though that I cannot remember to quote that when I am in overload, and just learn to keep my pie hole shut???? The good thing is that the Holy Spirit reminds me that my flesh is out of order, and lovingly POUNDS me over the head until I get the picture. So...like trying to put toothpaste back in to the container after it has been squeezed out....I apologize, and take my anger, and my attitude back to the cross. I am sure that none of you has this problem, but just in case... Know that kind words, even though hard sometimes or even not saying anything at all will always work in your favor. Better to walk away than to have to walk back for an apology. Something to ponder. Let me know your story or any comments that may help us all. Jory

The New Year. Not so New Stuff

I am sooo glad that 2009 is here! I am very hopeful. (no...not because our new Prez says he has it. Hope.... may I remind you has never started with an "O"). I am greatful for another chance to do something BIG for God. Yes, we still have the same old stuff coming at us. economic difficulties.... Al Gore predicting the end of the world (even though there is ice and record lows in France even as I write)Elmo and Big Bird getting therapy and the list goes on. Though we still may be going through some things that seems to keep hanging on, things can change for the better very rapidly. Keep believing! which leads me to my blog thought.
Did you make any resolutions this new years? If so, throw them away! Instead of resolutions, I want you to set GOALS. Goals are attainable, practical, plan-able and chart-able. In order to have a goal, you must have a plan....be able to track and evaluate that plan, and see results. Let's say for example, loose weight. If you do not have a plan, you just have a dream. Desire, without design is a dream. Desire weight loss all you want, but if you do not change your habits, it will not happen. Secondly, Goals are different than fantasies. A fantasy is me being 46, overweight, not so good in math, and wanting to be an astronaut. Not happening. Fantasy. Doing a jazz album....loosing weight....attainable, goal worthy. Think about it. That's all for no. I have to go find my space suit. Jory