Saturday, December 31, 2022

Being Close

Here we are the last day of the year.
Is there anything  you  want to remember 
of 2022.  Your last chance.  Lol

Going to Virginia  for  the  first  time 
and attending my niece  Leslie's 
wedding.  A very  nice wedding and
Virginia  a good  place to visit to.

I visited  Washington  DC  five days
as my brother  lives within 30 minutes
in McLean Virginia.  I  took the train
each day. This was my second visit 
to DC. It had been several  decades 
since my last time there. This was
the longer visit than the first time.

I  look  forward to  see 2023. Have it
a better experience  of my life purpose. 
Included is meeting  more people and
hopefully  some be part of my life.
I  wish everyone here a blessed  year
as well.  ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

Friday, December 30, 2022

Quite Amazing

I am at the YMCA where I am
at four or five days. It is amazing how many people are 
here.

I figure it is the holiday season 
so some college students. Also l am sure some are trying their
New Year's resolution. Those 
doing so should go all year
long.

I know not easy but a good 
idea. I know our days are
already counted however the
better you feel is good.

This is a good idea any. 
Happy New Year's. 

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Thank You

As 2022 is winding down I want to
thank everyone  who visited my blog.
I hope 2023 will  be  even a better year.

I pray that God gives each one of us
another gift and talent added to  what
he already has.

Added to the prayer  we have good
health  and so with our families 
heading  into  2023. We are blessed 
with more abundance.  This way we
can do more what our purpose  is.
Amen! ❤️❤️❤️

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Having Hope

Holidays  certainly  help when it comes
to hope especially  Christmas  and New 
Year's. 

Every  morning  when we wake up  we 
should be thankful  for  another day. 
Also, ask for hope too.

Hope leads us to love or maybe the
other way  around. Whatever the case
they work together. 

The lack of hope hurts us in our life
purpose. For true purpose  we need
hope and  share with others.

May you enjoy the rest of this holiday 
season and pass on  your gifts and
talents. Give yourself to others. ❤️❤️❤️

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

New Year Coming

Do people  really  look forward to
to New Year's  or is it  what we hear.

My opinion it is a holiday to make
money. I  don't  put the same stock
into it as what is being said.

Though it is good to  make plans
the  thing to do is to live one day 
at a time. Enjoy the day for what 
it is.

So enjoy the new year  day and take
advantage  of the holiday being
with family  and  friends. ❤️❤️❤️

Monday, December 26, 2022

Looking Ahead

First of  all I  hope everyone had a
wonderful  Christmas. Now we look
to New Year's and 2023.

This week  we can look to finish 
our goals for 2022 and set new
ones for 2023.

This could be about losing  weight 
we wanted to accomplish and set 
for next year. Can be more exercise 
as well.  

Whatever goals you want to set
write them down so in a year you
 can see what happened.  ❤️❤️❤️

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Merry Christmas

Hello I  want to  keep  it short. I wish
you a very Merry  Christmas.

Today we celebrate  the  birth of
Christ who is the reason you  have
a purpose  and hope. ❤️❤️❤️

Saturday, December 24, 2022

Happy Christmas Eve

I am sure most everyone  is  doing
last minute things to get ready for 
Christmas. 

The most important  thing  is when
you are out doing  those things wish
someone  a Merry Christmas  with a
smile. 😊😊😊

Best wishes to you and may everything 
be wonderful on this day. Amen!

Friday, December 23, 2022

The Day Before the Day Before

Here we are two days before
Christmas where Christians 
around the world celebrate 
the birth of their savior Jesus
Christ.

Many people think because
they are a good person they 
will go to heaven when they
die. The truth is no matter
how good enough we are
we are still not good not
for heaven. God had to make
a way for us to get into
heaven and that was by
giving us a Savior who would
die for our sins and be resurrected. 

What Jesus Christ did allows us to enter heaven for taking our place for not being good
enough. All we have to do
is confess our failures and 
sins to God and ask forgiveness and believe in
Jesus Christ. It is that
simple. Amen!  

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Thursday Before Christmas

I am not sure how many Thursday's in
our life times before Christmas  instead 
of Christmas Eve  or Christmas  Day,
however, I am  sure  things we have to  do. 

I  am  sure  there is  last minute shopping 
or plans for Christmas  dinner. Be good  to 
yourself  as well  as  others. Three days 
until Christmas  is amazing  to say the least. 

Happy holidays  and  remember  most important 
what this season  is really  about.  ❤️❤️❤️


Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Hello Winter

Today it is officially winter.
I have snow at my place 
though not a lot and the
temperatures below freezing.

It won't last long as the temperatures to rise 20
degrees and have rain
beginning on Thursday.

Life is always interesting
and important to keep our
focus on the right things
and live with our purpose.
😉😉😉

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Trusting Each Other

On line and over the phone there are
those who try to scam or are hackers
so we must be careful. 

In person  we should be able to trust
others, however,  we should be careful  to. 

I  am  from a small town so when I  go
to a big city I am cautious since I  am 
out of my element. 

If someone  tries a sales pitch on you
and you are not at a business I would 
say no thank you or not interested. If
they try again say I  said no.

It is sad that we have  to  to be careful
in trusting  others. Most people  are 
good to trust but doesn't  mean  we
let our guard down. Amen! 😊😊😊

Monday, December 19, 2022

Suggestion On Christmas Present

It popped  into  my  head  this morning 
about giving  a present according to
the person's gifts and talents. 

Children receiving  something that
gives them a greater idea of their life
purpose  would  be  special.

Count down six days until  Christmas. 
Blessings  this fine day. ❤️❤️❤️

Sunday, December 18, 2022

Good Morning Sunday

Here we are. We should be grateful 
still to be alive.

Be thankful for  our health  although
I  am still stiff from my fall on Wednesday.

Life is a wonderful  journey. It  is  only
the beginning.  No matter  how  many
years we live here.

May you have much joy and happiness 
today and this Christmas  season.  ❤️❤️❤️

Saturday, December 17, 2022

A Lone Ranger

Millions of people  feel like a 
lone ranger. That is what 
depression  does. 

Let you know if you deal 
with depression  you are
not alone.

I deal with depression  now 
and then. Not an easy  place 
for sure.

You are stronger than you 
think. Speak to God for his
help if you  don't  feel strong.
He will  help you up.

There are a lot of people  
rooting for  you. Amen!
❤️❤️❤️

Friday, December 16, 2022

Our Will

Often to get things done
we have to use our will.

There are times we have to
give up our will. It's a choice 
we may have to  make often.

We sometimes  get into trouble
by making the wrong choices.
What choices will we make today?

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Visit the Hospital

No matter how careful I am
sometimes  things happen. 

On Wednesday  afternoon  I  
was walking down the stairs
and slipped. I  ended up 
going to  the emergency  room 
at the local hospital. 

Actually  slipping things could
have been  worse. I  banged my
head a little, bruise on left knee
and severe pain  on my rib cage.

As you may understand I  went
to be sure my rib cage wasn't 
broken. Fortunately the x-rays 
showed my rib cage is not broken.

I  have to  rest for a few days to
get back to  normal  activity. I  have 
to be even more careful. The stairs
aren't  the  best even when not carrying 
anything.

May you have a great day and be safe.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Serious Relationship

I am sure every single  person wants 
a serious relationship  or at least most. 

It isn't  easy  to  be alone, however,  it
is important to  find  the right person.

Love is the most important  thing, however,
common goals is important too. 

Since we are each unique means we have
differences as well.  It  is  important to
mesh in love, differences and common goals
to be great partners. 👍👍👍

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Like Coffee

I have recently  seen friends in my 
favorite coffee shop  saying they
don't  come often because they
don't  like it.

I had to admit I  am not a big fan
of coffee.  I  didn't drink coffee at
all until  I  came to my favorite 
coffee shop.  

The coffee  shop  is  a great place 
to hangout at. They serve tea as well. 
I  drink coffee  there most often but
I  must add cream.  The only time
I  drink coffee is there.

There are specialty coffee drinks
I  find to taste good. They are more
expensive though. I  get them every 
once in a while. Some info for those
who don't  like coffee. 😊😊😊

Monday, December 12, 2022

Comparing One Another

Ever since the  beginning people 
have been comparing  to  one
another. You could say the big
downfall of mankind.

We should be embracing each
other's  gifts and talents instead 
of comparing  and often putting 
other's  before our own.

Your gifts and talents  are  as 
important as mine and vice versa.

Another misfortune when it comes
to work and profession some are
paid more because  of need. 
Example doctors, nurses, lawyers,
actors and athletes.  

Embrace your gifts and talents, however 
don't  make them greater or less than
another.  👍👍😊😊


Sunday, December 11, 2022

Getting Up Early

Do you ever get up early.? I  get up 
early  most of the time. I  do most
of my writing early  including this 
blog.

It is interesting  since mid morning
feels like the day is half over though
it is still the beginning. 

It does mean I take a nap and on 
occasion  go to bed early.  Try it
you might like it.

Happy  holidays! ❤️❤️❤️

Saturday, December 10, 2022

A Change Up

It would be nice to  have a change
up this holiday season. 

I know people  will be busy this
weekend  or they are off skiing
somewhere. 

If you are busy take a little time
to relax. It doesn't  have to be
long, however,  helps you to  get
the busy things done faster.

Those who are skiing take time
and spend it by the fire place.

A change up has happened!
❤️❤️❤️

Friday, December 9, 2022

Success In Our Purpose

I am sure at times we question  our
success  in our purpose.  We are 
human after all. 

Remember  I said the number one
purpose is to worship and love God.
It is more than singing  worship songs
and praying  at church on a Sunday.

You may pray and sing songs on
your alone time as well. I is more 
than that to. Did you know me writing 
this I am worshipping  God since I am 
putting  him and you first.

Are you loving your spouse and children?
Do you mentor someone  or being mentored
then you are worshipping God. You  may
ask how. You are doing what he ask of
you and that is worshipping and loving him.
Amen! ❤️❤️❤️

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Christmas Eve Past

I am sure most of us have stories
of Christmas  or holidays  passed.

Wednesday  night  I  went to church
home group for our only gathering 
in December. Most people  will be
gone or getting  for Christmas in
two weeks. Those of us available  
will go out to gather together.

We had dinner together  in the
host home. After dinner we sang 
worship songs including a couple 
Christmas  hymns.

We sang Silent  Night as one of the
hymns. I  shared after the song
a memory  where my Father went
to church  with me. Mom had gone
earlier  singing in the choir.

This was a couple  years before his
passing.  Anyway  we heard growing
Mom and Dad had song in a community 
choir. Dad had pneumonia and never sang
after that, however,  this night he sang
Silent  Night. The only time  I ever heard
him sing. He sounded wonderful and 
brought tears to my eyes. Christmas Day
over the phone I let my sister and two 
brothers know that dad had sang.

This is something  in my heart I will
never forget.  ❤️❤️❤️

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Our Memories

Memories  is an interesting thing.
I can't  always  remember what I 
did five minutes ago or I go into 
a room than wonder what I am 
doing there.

Important  or lasting  Memories
go for a lifetime. We can say they
are the ones that really  count.

Keep your memories in your heart.
They will comfort you at the right
time. ❤️❤️❤️ 

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Fasting

Most of us don't like to 
fast however it is a good
idea whether on an occasion
or s regular basis.

Here about people who may
fast for a week or a month. 
We don't have to do that at all.
It doesn't work for most of us
because of our health.

It is sort of funny because fasting 
is good for our health
as long as we are smart about 
it.

Right now I have a problem
with my stomach so I am 
going on a  short fast and see
how my body responds. 

There are those who fast and 
often longer for spiritual reason. 
They maybe praying for the nation, 
their family or church or all three. 
If you have never fasted before I 
would recommend going slowing. 
A day or two the first time. 

The thing is you can drink water or
 tea several times a day. Another fast 
is called intermediate  where you may
 go for 15 hours after your last meal. 
For example, you had dinner at 6 pm 
than have something at 9 am the next 
morning. 

Since it is after most people have 
breakfast than have some kind of 
fruit. You can drink water during 
or after as well. 

If you feel that you can go longer 
than wait until lunch. I usually have 
lunch as my main meal anyway. 
I try for small portions  at each meal. 
In between I have fruit or nuts.

Having a fast or small portions
of meals will keep us healthy.
Not easy to do but a good life
style. Personally I stay away 
from foods with a lot of salt
in them. If you want to once
or twice a month have something
 you want to have badly.

Good luck at fasting and having 
a good healthy food life. 😉😉😉


Monday, December 5, 2022

Discovering Your Life Purpose

I am sure there are those still looking
to discover their life  purpose. 

First thing God created you for a
purpose.  Number one is to worship
and love God. He isn't  going to
push however  a great place to start.

Second is what are your gifts and talents. 
What do you enjoy doing?

Third you have family and friends. These
are three best places to start and the rest
will come. ❤️❤️❤️

Sunday, December 4, 2022

How Do You Feel of Your Life Purpose

On occasion I  check to see what
others say about our life purpose. 

Even those who write about life
purpose  in regards to vocation
and work have it right though I 
come from Christian  perspective. 

Our work does make up part of
our purpose.  There is a lot more
of course.  God created us and 
has a purpose  for  each  of  us.
He doesn't  push us and wants  us 
to figure it out. He may tell us what
our purpose  is.  We have to decide
the right thing for us. It is in our heart.
❤️❤️❤️

Saturday, December 3, 2022

A Relationship

Being in relationship whether casual 
or serious it would feel  great to be
like best friends. 

It doesn't  mean  being best friends  
though could be the feeling is so
grand.

Meeting  new friends and think of 
them as best friends.  Most likely 
won't  happen, however,  it would 
be great you have the feeling because 
you get along so well. They feel like
family  too. Blessings  this weekend 
dear friends.   ❤️❤️❤️

Friday, December 2, 2022

Discipline

Self control  is not easy so we have
to be discipline which isn't  easy either. 

I find that with eating. I  used to  be 
more discipline in my eating habits
and I  have to be again.

I haven't  gain weight  however  I 
want to lose more.  Just like exercise
I  have watch  how much I  eat.

I know we all have areas in our lives 
where we have to  discipline ourselves.
Encouragement  we can do it. ❤️❤️❤️

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Officially Holiday

I know some people start
the holiday early especially
businesses.

Now that is December. Hello!
Lol I consider it holiday season
now.

It is important to encourage one
another. There are those who are 
lonely. To those who feel lonely 
it is important to speak to as 
many people as  possible. Have 
a smile on your face though you 
may not feel like doing so. 

Remember God loves you so
much even without someone
special he is with you.
😍😍😊😊😎😎