Inspire Us

Let Disappointment Not Keep Us Down

I don't know you however I know
myself disappointment can't keep
me down for a little while.

I had a home group meeting with

church back in May for my birthday

where I was given encouraging

words. They were written down as

well. I read several of them Sunday

night to encourage myself.

If you haven't done so before ask

your friends for encouraging words

about you or write some down about

you and read the on occasion.

This is my thought for the day. Be

blessed and encourage yourself.

Amen!

Are You Frustrated

I think we can be frustrated these days
can't we with what is going on in the
world.

Many people have strong opinions one

side or the other. I am stuck in the middle

for that matter. I have mentioned it in

social media however those with the

strong opinions think I am wrong. I

am ok with it though.

The reason I am stuck in the middle

is I understand both sides. The important

thing is how do we resolve it is the 

question. For example, I do know

for the pandemic having a vaccine

shot should be taken, however, I

believe people's rights should be

protected as well. 

Here in my home state the governor

has made the mandate of having the

vaccine for those who are government

employees including teachers and 

health workers. If they don't then they

will be fired. I don't think that is right

at the same time the majority of people

should take the shot. How do you do

it with their rights protected. Not an 

easy task for sure.  I believe those 

who have health issues when taking

a vaccine shot shouldn't have to. It

is quite a dilemma isn't it. Also, we

have our religious freedoms as well.

I suppose it takes someone like King

Solomon to solve it. Much wisdom

for sure.

Anyway you have thought respond

in the comment section and you are

a citizen of USA write your elected

representatives too. In the end have

yourself a wonderful weekend.  

What Is Up Next

When it comes to our purpose I

believe we will get new revelation

overtime. What that means is

new things we are to do will be

revealed to us.

You are a parent then raising 

children along with work takes

up a good portion of your time.

Have grandchildren then you 

have a different role to play

depending how much your

children give you and where you

live compared to them.

Children and grandchildren are

real important so your purpose

there is important to. It doesn't

mean you don't have other purposes

as well. Our purpose is more about

others then ourselves. Our purpose

is to share with others and they

with us. 

Surprise Surprise

My first time out Thursday morning 

What did I see some rain. It has been

a while since we have had some 

measurable rain.

In Seattle kids are going back to school.

Cooler temperatures and a little rain

sounds appropriate. Like most school

years won't last long. Summer temps

will return.

Here where temperatures have been

higher I do wonder how long summer

will last. Enjoy as long as we can. 

As September comes in what are your

plans? As covid seems to return again

our plans are hard to make right. We do 

the best we can.

Let's pray the pandemic is over soon.

People make the wise decision taking

the vaccine shot or not. I know we 

must be weary and the government

is forcing the shot on everyone is not

good. Though I think most everyone

should have the vaccine I know to

not good for everyone. Those have

medical issues to be concerned about

should have the right to be and threat

losing their job isn't right. 

Enjoy your day and blessings to you. 

Who Inspires You

While I was out walking on Monday
the word inspiration came to my mind.
So who over your life has inspired you.

In our early life it is either our mother

or father who inspire us. Outside of

them my favorite sport figure as a

youngster was Willie Mays the best

baseball player ever lived or at least

in my lifetime anyway.

Boy could Willie hit with power and

run like the wind. Speaking of wind

he likely would have had more home

runs then Babe Ruth because he lost

some while playing in Candlestick

Park in San Francisco.

What excited me most was watching

Willie play defense. Oh did he take

away hits with his basket catch. The

only player who did it.  Often Willie

would run after balls by turning around

and catch the ball. He didn't always 

turn back around again either. Willie

knew where  the ball was at all time.

Willie inspired me to be the best I

could be. As a youngster I wasn't

a very good reader, however, I 

read a book about my hero Willie

Mays. The best part were the photos

in the book. The book talked about

Willie being a black man and how

he came from a very poor family

in the south. What a guy in my

book.

Living in the Seattle  area I was fortunate

to see Ken Griffey Jr. play for the Mariners.

He came the closest to being like Willie.

Junior as he was called did many of the

same things as Willie except not the basket

catch.

Enjoying other sports there were players

that I admired and inspired me as well.

I am sure you can look back at those who

inspired you too. 

Positive vs negative

This morning I woke up not feeling
well. On the positive side I feel better
than yesterday.

We are bombarded with the negative

it is important for us to stay positive.

In fact, we do a pretty good job being

positive or we would go crazy. 

Even in sports where fans favorite

teams win they find a way to be

negative. It is important to enjoy

the positive.

The news I try to stay away for the

most part because of so many bad

things happening. I recommend

not watching the news first thing.

Take the time to be positive before

seeing the negative. Amen!

Speak With Boldness

What came to my mind this Saturday
morning was the word boldness. It is
something we need to do with our life
purpose.

I know it is not an easy task for many.

In fact I would have to say for most of

us. We should ask God to give us boldness.

This is where our boldness comes in we 

must be like a lion. Our  life purpose

will be better with boldness. It doesn't

mean we will not be able to do our life

purpose but it certainly would help.

Something to think about over the 

weekend as well. See on Monday

anything changes. Amen!

A Good Life

Not an easy task we should live a

good life as we can.

It is not easy to speak good words

as we know reading often on social

media where people speak negative

words often then speaking encourage-

ment.

I know often people have strong beliefs

however need to do in a constructive

ways. 

It isn't just social media we can do so

speaking to others in person as well. 

I have heard people disowning family

for having a different point of view. I

know members of my family don't 

have the same beliefs I do but I have

loving feelings the same.

May peace run through us. God is in

charge we must believe all will work

out for the good. Amen!

Think About Making A List

Now that summer is almost over. Don't
worry we still have a month to go though
school will be in session real soon.

Those who are discovering their life

purpose a good idea to write down a

list of your gifts and talents. Not only

those you can think of but those that

others may have told you as well.

With the gifts and talents write down

how you have used them as well or

how you think you will use them.

Those of you who have written your

list down before take a look at the list.

See what you have or have not done

on the list. Also add to the list if you

have thought of any more gifts and

talents.

With fall about to come we can see

how we can use our gifts and talents

for the remainder of the year. 

I recommend if you haven't joined

a group before do so as many will

be starting up again. These groups

can be friends you already know or

those who have similar interests.

In these groups you can find how

to use your purpose.

None of us have to use our purpose

just in groups but certainly a place

to start. Remember you only have

to go the pace you feel comfortable

at. May you bless others as they

bless you too. Amen!

Getting Together

Here in the Pacific Northwest we have had

quite the summer with breaking high temperatures.

Just to think summer is almost over and fall

will be here real soon is amazing.

Some small groups gather together during

the summer while others take the time off.

For some people they might have on their

minds what is my purpose going to be like

in the fall. Any changes going to occur or

stay the same.

There are those who have retired during 

the summer or about ready to retire. What

is next on the agenda. Our life purpose may

not be exactly the same but it is still what

we were created for.

These small groups whether a bible study,

or book group or those who gather with

other similar interests you can get help

if you have questions going forward for

the fall or spring depending where you

live.

These people probably know you well

even if they are not the closest of friends.

They may insight in your next stage of

life for the season ahead. You may have

insight for others in the group too. The

importance is to take advantage of it. 

Amen!

Always Good To Learn Something

I was reading a post of someone

I follow on Instagram. Gave us a

good tip.

When you are speaking with another

speak in their language. A good idea

in life purpose when being a mentor

or encourage another. People not only 

want to know you care but you are

coming from their perspective.

Another thing there are life coaches 

out there to help you when looking

for a job especially going with the

gifts and talents of your purpose.

Do a search for them. Sometimes 

you can find them on social media

or do a search. Make sure they are

in your area so not wasting your 

time or feel backward. If they are

out of your area they could recommend

someone unless you are fine with

somewhere else.

There are a few tips for you. Thanks!

Have great weekend. 

It Is Really Ok

We are not going to be

accepted by everyone 

we know or have meet.

The truth is it is OK. The

Important thing is we are

accepted by us.

Our life will be better if 

we go along with. We 

have trouble when we 

don't.

The thing is we can go

that way for years. Now 

we go for those who do.

Look For Cool Spots

Today we are expecting hot weather 

getting close to 100 degrees. What 

do I find I look to places that are 

cool. I don't have air conditioning

so spending time at home won't be

 long.

Right now 77 degrees however 

increase heavily between one and

 three o'clock pm. If you love hot 

weather here is the place to be. It 

has been amazing summer. I never 

experienced one like this before. 

We should all  have this experience

 once.

My car does have air conditioning

so I can drive around some. For me

though is to see people wherever I 

go. Whether anyone wants to see me

another story.

What a Summer

I have never remembered a summer like this one. 

This Thursday and Friday expecting temperatures 

at one hundred degrees. 

This is the second time this summer temperatures 

will have reach at least one hundred. Before this 

summer we never had temperatures that hot in 

Western Washington. In fact until last six years or 

so we never hit ninety.

Thankfully temperatures still for the most have

 been in the eighties. I am not sure about global 

warming but certainly gives a good point around

 here for sure. 

I am sure to more air conditioners will be sold. 

Until recently never needed any. I guess it shows

 how life is changing. 

Looking Ahead On Life Purpose

On Monday I saw out in grocery parking
lot a friend of mine . She retired from
teaching after this last year.

After saying hello I said it is going to

be an adjustment now being retired.

She said yes and doesn't know her

life purpose ahead. She has been 

praying for guidance. Her husband

had retired a couple years before her.

I said one thing you can do is travel.

She said her family primarily here

along with some over in Spokane 

Washington which is between five

and six hour drive. 

I am sure God will let her know 

what next to do. She was a math

teacher so could do some tutoring

to help those who are struggling 

with math. Nice way to stay in

the game too.

So if you are wondering to do 

next after a life changing time.

For me was passing of my mother

last year. Ask God he will let

you know and in the meantime

do what you enjoy as well. 

Hello Monday

Hello Everyone:

I hope you were recharged over the
weekend. Nice way to have the week
begin.

Were you able to see old friends or

new ones for that matter. Were you

able to exercise your life purpose?

August is a month many people 

have vacation as well. If you were

one of them I wish you a good time.

A good time meet and greet new 

people.

I find not every one is into meeting

new people especially when they

are shopping. I do my best to say

hello but some just have nothing

to say back. It is ok I do what I

can. This is the best any of us 

can do right. 

I have friends who are generally

friendly but they say when shopping

they want to get in and out. Most

of those friends are guys.

I wish you the best this week. May

God grant you the best week of

your life. Amen!

Gratitude Savings

Recently I have seen a lot of people in different professions speak of gratitude. 

What they have in common is speak gratitude when you wake up in the morning and again when going to bed. I have to say not a bad thing to do.

Our lives will feel good when we have gratitude. In the last year and a half it has been hard because of the pandemic so we can find a lot of hope in gratitude.

I feel gratitude goes with thankfulness, grace, hope and love to begin with. So do what others say to try. We will be better for it.

Believe In America

The United States was founded on the principles of the Bible. The founding fathers believed there was a purpose for the United States. For the most part the purpose has been fulfilled. It doesn't mean it is a perfect country as there is no such thing. In fact over the last several decades the country has turned away from the purpose the fore father's visioned. Only the people can change the country back to it once was or tried to be anyway. 

Some believe the United States is still a christian nation but it isn't though the country still live by the constitution. Two important parts of the constitution is freedom of speech and religious freedom. There are those coming  against freedom of speech. They don't have a problem with people who agree with them. The important thing is speak what you believe is true without hate. The trouble is what is identified as hate.  You can love others you disagree with. I don't agree with my family or friends always  but doesn't change how I feel about them. 

Freedom of religion is another constitution right. For some speaking as a Christian some people are against that. There are those who hate Christians but may not say so at least in a face of a Christian other than saying I don't want to hear that. Freedom of religion allows you to choose to practice your religion whatever it is. At the same time you can't push your religion on others either. You should be able to speak about your God however a person isn't interested stop right there.

Some people believe if you are praying in a government place your going against the separation of church añd state. Even judges have ruled against doing so however it isn't what the meaning of separation of state. The meaning of separation of church and state means that state can't have their own religion. Ever person have the right to choose the religion of choice. Other words what a person does with their religion is up to them. You can't fringe on anyone else's religion. If someone is offended by someone else's too bad. That is my opinion by the way. 

So another opinion of mine if you don't like what the United States stands for you can choose not to live here. It doesn't have to do with what you don't like what is going on in the country it has to do what the country stands for. We all have the right to live in the freedoms the constitution calls out for. You can disagree with me but let me live in my rights as I do you. 

One Step At A Time

Our life purpose a good way to go is one step
at a time. Some people might have confidence
in there life purpose while others may take
some time figuring it all out.

It doesn't really matter where you are at as

long as you recognize your life purpose.

Using your gifts and talents in the best

way you know. 

Our life really is one step at a time. We

will get there over time if we haven't

arrived as of yet.

A part of our life purpose is to help others

to step out in their purpose as well. We

should encourage them at whatever stage

of life they are in. Amen!

Honor Others

A dear older woman friend passed away
on Saturday. I have to say I am going to
miss her friendship, kindness and smile.

She was like my mother who had some

aches and pains near the end. God could

have healed her instead said thank you

faithful friend. Her life purpose was over

though we will miss what we will remember

about her is what her purpose was all about.

You don't have to do great things just be

yourself and what God has called you to

do. Those who are left behind will remember

always your being faithful. Amen!