Why are you in a hurry? Do you think moving fast is the best way for you to get to your happy ending? Whatever you are trying to get to or move from, going too fast you might lose something important along the way. A list isn’t just for shopping. Think of the things:

• You want to do………..
• You have to do……………
• You like to do………………..

** Side note: Once you have your list. You will write next to it how you can do that item. If you have to go back to school, save extra money for a trip etc etc…

Your list doesn’t have to be long and once you have done everything on that list, you can start another. If you couldn’t cross everything off of your first list, add it to your next one, and hopefully you can cross it off your list this time.

Proverbs‬ ‭21:5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ [5] The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. https://proverbs.bible/proverbs-21-5

LD*

I am once again taking a class online, but I am determined to see this one through. I know it’s going to be a long and tiresome road, but crossing that finish line will be worth it in the end.

They say you shouldn’t count your blessings before it happens – then again I believe Words are powerful. 

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭12:37‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[37] For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”  https://matthew.bible/matthew-12-37

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭23:12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[12] Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.

https://proverbs.bible/proverbs-23-12

Then again it also goes to how strong is your faith. Do you see with your eyes or do you see what’s unseen? I know there will be a better day for me and I know what I have to do to get that special place. You can day dream about it or you can actually do something about it.

‭‭Romans‬ ‭10:8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[8] But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 

https://romans.bible/romans-10-8

My eyes are open, my mind is clear, and my Smile is real. It doesn’t matter if the world cannot see my Smile, for it’s NOT meant for everyone to see. I may have barely opened that closed door, but it is opening. 

It will not be easy, but well worth it in the end. That door will not be able to close again. I am taking each step slowly making sure every “i” is dotted and every “t” is crossed, because that door will stay open. 

I am so ready to be a better me………….

Bye IV Now, LD*

It’s been said, “If you don’t want to be judged by others – then don’t judge them”– or something along that line. 

 {} “ Do not judge and criticize and condemn [others unfairly with an attitude of self-righteous superiority as though assuming the office of a judge], so that you will not be judged [unfairly].

Matthew 7:1 AMP  https://bible.com/bible/1588/mat.7.1.AMP  {}

I know I shouldn’t let others get to me. I thought I was done with  hurtful opinions  from  others. These people do not know me and do not want to know who I am. They are only watching me from their point of view. 

People will always see what they want to see – they don’t want to know you for who you really are and that is always  a sad thought… 

{} You judge according to human standards [just by what you see]. I do not judge anyone. John 8:15 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/jhn.8.15.AMP {}

No one is the same and in this way of thinking – we all go to church for different reasons. I go, because I want to learn more about the Word and live my life accordly. 

Some go just to be seen, they hear what they want, and choose how they  understand the Word that fits into their world.

I may not have a lot of fancy clothes, but they are clean….  

Let me tell you a true story….

Person – “Me and my friends didn’t like your shorty short skirt you wore to church last week. She is about your size and thought you could use these.” handing me a bag, smiling as if she didn’t just insult me. 

Me – “Thank you.” I said taking that bag from her.

Person – “Whatever you don’t want or like – you can give back.”

Me – “ Thanks again and have a good trip.” 

It was a hot day and I was beyond tired after working for hours on my feet and then waiting in the sun for this good and bad deed. I may have smiled as I said, “Thank You,” and walked away. I didn’t actually recall what was said to me until I got home.

• The skirt I had on was just a little over my knee and I had a sweater to cover my legs when I sat down…….

I was so hurt that I didn’t want to even look in the bag, but as that old temptation song goes, “Ain’t too proud to beg,” or was that a Four Tops song? Sorry, a little before my time – wait a sec and I will find out who actually sang that song. I was the Temptations.

I did see a few items I liked, but most I wouldn’t wear in the house.  Okay, I calmed down and accepted this as the good deed it was meant to be. The very next week I was once again reminded that people are going to be people. I was asked to move, because someone wanted my seat, claiming it was hers. (No, seats are not assigned in my church).

I guess she thought I was going to just move to the next seat. She was surprised I got up, left the row, and  moved a few seats back. I was so close to tears that I could hardly hold them in. The praise team was so moving that I was out of my seat  and dancing for His goodness. I was there (at church)  to hear the Word and that’s what I was going to do.

The more I listened to the music and allowed myself to understand the lyrics. I couldn’t help, but smile. I was slowly  returning to the person I am today. I am More than what people see and I will keep on Smiling…..

Bye IV Now, LD*