Sustaining and More

Sport teams and successful  businesses 

happen because they sustain and more.

They find what is successful  for them

and not only sustain  but grow on it.

God wants  us  to  be  sustaining and 

more. The reason we have the gifts

and talents  we have.

He not only wants us to be successful 

for us, family and others but for the

Kingdom  of God.  Our success will

show a bright light on the Kingdom of  

God. ❤️❤️❤️

Think Twice

I might have  to think again when taking

a nap this time of the year.

First time I woke up ⬆  felt tired.  Later on

I felt sick. This time at least not a cold.

I am going to rest more today to see

if it solves the problem  or not. If it

doesn't  probably  never do again. 

Famous last words right.  Lol

Hard to believe  naps can make you

feel  worse but does in my case in

the winter time. Have a great day. ❤️❤️❤️

Journalizing

I believe writing  a journal is

as popular  as  it ever has been. 

You can use it in any form you 

would like or what you use it for. 

I usually  take notes on Sunday

during  the  sermon. I  don't 

often read them later since the

notes allows me to remember.

The great thing they are there 

when I  want them.

Since I  enjoy writing  I am  going

to journal more. Of course,  this

blog is like a journal  where I can

go back to see what I have written. 

I would  like you to go back and

read some of my posts in the blog.

We can include putting  in lists too.

Maybe list places you want to visit 

this year or in the future.

I sometimes  see people I have

known in the past. In my journal 

I  can put into account what I have

done today and who I  seen. I  can

list those things I may want to post 

here to.

A other reason  to do a journal is

to organize your life to. What you

may do this week.  Everyday you

can check off what you have done.

I will let you know when I  come up

with for journaling. You don't have

to take a lot of time. Maybe write

throughout the day one  thing or

maybe at the end of the day. 

Peace to you and may today in

your life be blessed. ❤️❤️❤️

Being Special

Whether we realize  it or not

we are special. 

If we have to we need to  ourselves 

that every single day.

A good idea is to treat others as

they are special too.  A good idea

to tell  them they are special. This 

is true for those who may not think

so.  ❤️❤️❤️

Encourage One Another

As each day goes along it is important 

to encourage one another.

We all go through things so it is so

important to  do so. Our gifts and

talents will allow us to be able to

encourage  and help others.

Heading into the weekend  find

someone  to encourage. I am

sure this help for the weekend.

Encouraging others will raise 

their faith as well  as your own.

❤️❤️❤️

Cold Outside

February  certainly  has  been  a cold month

here in Western  Washington.  The rest of 

the week  it is either around freezing and

warming up to  41 degrees faherinheit.

What is that like 3 degrees  Celsius.

The Seattle  area had a little  bit  more

snow on Wednesday  while we had no

snow and the sun was out. In fact, we

are expecting  sun for the next couple 

days.  We are to have some rain over

the weekend  and next week, however,  

the sun is expected  next  week too.

March will start out cold but I  do hope

it does warm up  in the next couple weeks.

We are having cold winds to which is

more bothersome  to me. I have been 

wearing my hood so I  don't  catch another 

cold. I  see some people dressed lightly 

outside but I  figure their business on

catching a cold or not. I  take allergy pill

to each morning  just in case.

Over and out! 😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️

Staying Busy

It is so easy  to stay busy. In fact 

by the end of the day it is easy

to think where did the day go by 

so fast.

My recommendation  is  take a

lot of breaks. It maybe a minute 

or two for many of the breaks.

You most likely  be more successful 

that way.

A good idea is to begin the day with

a break. You can pray or meditate.

You don't  have to  right as soon as 

you get up. Easier to figure the break 

by starting  at the top or bottom of

the hour. You can begin with getting 

your cup of coffee or tea. 

Beginning  the day of one hour by

yourself. Not easy  to  do  when 

starting  so begin with 15 minutes

and working your way to 60 minutes.

You can do this by reading the Bible 

or a book you have been reading.  Read

a chapter or page depending on how long

the chapter is. After reading  meditate or

pray. Ask God  what he would like you to 

know by your reading. Be a short prayer 

then meditate. You can do that several 

times if you like.

Best to you during your  break times. ❤️❤️❤️

Where Are Focus Should Be

Though this blog is about our life

purpose  for the most part the

important thing  is what our relationship 

is with Jesus Christ.

Do you have a relationship with  Jesus 

Christ or are you focused on other things.

In the the gospel  of Luke in Chapter 10

is the story of Martha and Mary with

Jesus  in their home. Martha is preparing 

things while Mary is at the feet of Jesus.

Martha rebukes Mary  because she isn't 

helping her with the preparations. Jesus 

said that Mary  was  doing the right thing

being with him. What are you doing the

preparations and not spending time with

him.

We should know our purpose and  when to 

do them but we must not be so busy not to

spend time  with  him as well. ❤️❤️❤️

Strength and Weaknesses

We all know our strengths  and  weaknesses 

very  well.  Often we go crazy  about the

weaknesses. Otherwords,  we anguish 

about them.

The truth be told our weaknesses  are

likely  to  be our main life purpose. It

doesn't  mean that we stop using our

strengths  but the weaknesses  we have

can help others who deal with the same

issues.  In fact, they likely  have more 

trouble  with  them then we do.

Spend today working on your weaknesses. 

You may have to pray about them as well. 

Ask God  how you can get victory in those

areas. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Revival In the Land

I am sure many have heard about revival

happening at several colleges in the

South and Midwest.

It began  at Asbury  College in Kentucky. 

I know a lot of Christians  have been

praying for revival for sometime especially 

among young people.

Asbury  College is a Christian  college and 

revival broke out during their chapel service.

This has been going on for a couple weeks.

Other colleges  having revival now too. 

Look forward  to these young people to

get to know Jesus  Christ  at a deeper level

and to know their purpose as well. ❤️❤️❤️

Open Yourself Up

When it comes to your purpose we need

to go especially  if travel  is included.

 Ot only you need to make plans ask God 

for the money if you don't  have the resources.

In fact ask him anyway.  Your current 

resources  might be needed for other things.

God cares and loves you so much it is 

important  to  ask him for anything. He

knows your heart  more than anyone.

He doesn't  want you  to  be  poor by 

doing what he ask. ❤️❤️❤️

Getting Back On Track

I find it not easy  to  get back on my 

dieting  after getting off track for a 

few weeks. 

It is so much like a baseball  player

when he goes into a batting slump.

I have to  get back to the basics.

I am sure that I  am  not the first

to slide and  not the last either.

Get back to eating smaller portions 

and the right foods. I  am  still  

exercising which is  a  good thing,

however, I  want to lose more weight. 

So whatever is  important in life

have to fight for it. I hope this is

good information  for you whether

dieting or something  else. ❤️❤️❤️

Finding Our Niche

Many of us might know what our

purpose is but maybe trying to figure 

out what to do with it.

If you go on social  media you will

find out what people's niche is.

There are a lot hikers on social 

media  however many have a particular 

niche they go with.

They may travel  many places for people 

to view where they are or have been.

Some may hike to mountains or to

waterfalls. There are photographers as

well who take specific types of photos 

in different places.

You might not be a hiker or photographer,

however your purpose  has a destination 

or niche.

I write  about encouraging people  to go

after their purpose,  however God has more

for me than that. I  have been  called to be

a missionary in my local area as well as the

USA and Canada. My question I am trying to 

figure out how to find the people that I am  

expected to minister  to. Do I  go on my own

or join an organization. I have my church,  however 

will it be through them. Time will tell  at this

point.  

I wish you the best if your purpose is  going in a

new direction. I  will be praying for you. Please 

come into the comments if you have something

to share. Amen!  ❤️❤️❤️

Coldness Returned

It may only last a few days but we are 

having freezing weather  once again 

in Western Washington.

In fact we had a little  snow when

waking up on Valentine's Day. Some

school districts had schools delayed 

for two hours. Not where I  live though.

The sun came out so the snow lasted

until  about noon. Snow looks beautiful 

even for a short period of time. 

In a few days the temperatures are  to

return to the 50s and likely rain too.

We could still get snow again though

not a lot again but we might be surprised. 

Loved and Accepted

Since  Tuesday is Valentine's Day it is

good to realize we are loved and accepted. 

Whether you get a card or  a gift or not

from anyone you are loved and accepted 

by God. Also, means his people love and

accept you too.

I was told at least once not to be around 

negative  people only positive  people.

They will be ones to accept you.

❤️❤️❤️

To and Be Loved

The greatest gift is to love and be loved.

Tuesday  we celebrate  Valentine's Day. 

Letting  those we know that they are

loved by us.

God is the one who loves us more than

anyone.  Whether we are sure that we

are loved or not he does.

Enjoy yourValentine's. You are special 

and you were created for this time.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

One Step

Hello  Sunday. It is important  to  take 

one step at a time on the right path.

It is so easy  to  get off  of the path

and go another  direction.  Our flesh

sometimes wants to do that.

We have to remember  our purpose 

and fight every day to stay on the

right path even going one step in

front of the other. We don't want to 

lose our balance.  ❤️❤️❤️

Go Back

I am sure most of us think about a

trip we took a long time ago and 

would like to return. 

I took a trip when I  was  12 years 

old with my family across Canada 

and eastern United States for the 

whole summer. I  have been to a 

couple of them since.

You can actually  go back to early 

posts I wrote on this blog to read

my trip. I  certainly  like to visit 

some of those places again. Seeing 

all of them again is unlikely but I 

won't  rule it.

Have you thought  of  places you like

to see in the future that you have never

been to before. Make a list of your

five favorite places and make plans.

Go to each one in the next five years.

❤️❤️❤️

About Money

I think this is my first time speaking 

about money.  I  know some people 

are upset with their churches about

tithing.  Some drill it hard. Yes Jesus 

Christ talked about tithing and storing

money in the storehouse.

I  to know there are churches that talk

about tithing  a lot and I am glad that I 

don't  go to one of those churches. 

Tithing is between  you  and  God. 

There has been doctorine where you 

give more the more you receive. There

is a good possibility  that  may happen 

but it isn't for sure. They may even say

you have a lack of faith not doing so.

Though tithing  is  important  where you 

tithe is up to you. Most give to the church

they attend for where they are spiritually 

fed where I  know at least a few give to

missions as part of their tithe. Personally 

I believe  to missions is above the tithe 

but in the end is between  you and God.

Another area is saving. It is having more

money coming in then going out. Depending 

on your income not easy to  do but necessary.

God does not want us poor though there are

some who think that way to especially those

in ministry.  I  am  sure  we have all heard the

stories.

Extra income can come in numerous ways. The

stock market  or get a second job. Not one that

keeps  you away from  your family a lot. There

are ways to make money on line right from home.

Remember  the  love of money is the root of evil

not having it isn't.  ❤️❤️❤️

Are You Happy Or Sad

Those who are happy because your

are doing what is right and doing your 

life purpose.  Also, you are forgiving 

others for their trespasses and yours.

The Lord prayer is  a  good  one to

follow each day. Everyone who has

gone to church especially raised in

one knows the Lord's prayer.

Those who are sad is likely  not doing

their purpose  and not forgiving others. 

Today and what happen yesterday  and

all days past can be forgiven. 

It doesn't  mean  there are days we won't 

be sad. Circumstances  happen  like a loss

of a loved one. Going through grief is normal.

When you get up in the morning be thankful 

for the day. Ask God what you  can do besides

what your plans are for the day. Amen! ❤️❤️❤️

I am Ok You're Ok

I have mentioned  before  I  don’t 

remember  dreams very often. Last 

night I actually  remember  a little  

bit when I  woke up.

I was stabbed in the leg by a knife.

I  am  not sure what it really means.

It is important we all stay safe. Be

observant as often as we can. It

doesn't  mean we keep looking

around every  rock.

We must have the faith that God is

in charge and he is looking after our

safety. We all have guardian  Angels 

though we don't  see them or at least

don't  think so. Lol

Peace be with you today. ❤️❤️❤️

Words Are Powerful

Our lives or how we think of our lives

generally  by words other people and

some times ourselves  have said.

If you know friends  that speak negative 

a lot most likely  because people  have 

given them negative  words. The same

would be for those who are positive. 

Someone  could give you one word that

can change your life for good. We should

all speak positive  words to ohers. 

It is a good idea to  think and be silent

before speaking. This is especially true

if we are in an emotional situation. We

may never be able to take back negative 

or bad words. The only thing we can in those

situations  is to ask for forgiveness.

Oh yes have a smile behind the words you

say. The smile  will go a long ways. 😊😊😊

Good News

In recent  months I  have received 

words from people about my life

purpose.  Great about it all lines

up with my purpose. 

Sunday at church I received two

good words. They  oth defined 

my life purpose.  

The first one is being a town

crier one who speaks out about

the Kingdom of  God in my area.

The second one was about the

Native Americans which I have

been thinking about recently.

It is important for me to speak 

into the life of others. Whatever 

your life purpose is God knows

everything  about it. He let you

know whether  you are on the

right track or not. He can even 

add to your purpose. ❤️❤️❤️

How is February

Yes I know February has

only begun. I know me the month started with a cold.

Fortunately not as bad as

the last one and won't last

as long either.

The main thing we should be 

grateful we are still alive. Of

course if we are a Christian

than we have promise of 

a great time when this life

ends.

In the meantime we worship

God, accept his love and live

our life of purpose including

raising our children and help

with the grandchildren.

Blessings to you this day

and may your life be a

shining example to others.

Amen!

True Love

We have only one that loves us

more than anyone  and that is

God who created and gave us

purpose. 

We fail in love outside of God's 

love. The best effort  we have

is loving our family. We know 

by those we don't  know.

We must ask Jesus  Christ  who 

layer down his life for us to help

us do the same.

We are only human so our best

efforts  at times will fail. We must 

put every  effort to love others

as Christ  loves us. 

So while you are living your life

of purpose put love into action 

as Christ  did by laying down our

life. Otherwords love others by

putting  them first and have no

agenda. Amen!❤️❤️❤️

Being A Champion

We are called to be champions when

we were created. Among our life purpose.

I saw a teenage girl  in  the  gym where 

she was wearing a  shirt saying she

was a champion.  If this is what she 

believes she is in a good place. It is

important  to  be humble as well.

Someone I follow on social media is

ahiker and she shared about her life

and dealing with her mental  health.

I was proud of her to openly  share 

share life and getting her mental 

health in order.

Speaking  of  our mental  health  and

strong  holds that might be keeping 

us from all we can be for our purpose.

It is important  to  forgive  the person

or persons who have held us back.

Jesus  Christ  commanded us to forgive.

This doesn't mean that the other person's

are off the hook or you have to  have a

relationship  with  them now it means you

have released yourself. You now can be 

that person before the circumstances 

caused you to have strongholds against

you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Groundhog Day

We have to see whether the groundhog

sees his shadow and whether we have

longer winter or not.

Today is my father's  birthday.  He would

be 107 years old. He has been gone for

30 years almost half my life. It is so

amazing to think that way. He is in my

memory every  single day.

I am sue those who have lost a parent or 

both feel the same way. Look forward to

the day I  see him and mom again. Also,

my older brother  as well. ❤️❤️❤️

Meeting Together

It is important  that we meet with 

friends on a regular basis.  I  know

some who meet daily  while others

on a weekly  basis. 

Some meet for coffee  or  tea and

some go out for a walk or run or do 

both walking and coffee.

It is healthy  to meet with others.

In the Bible in Proverbs 27:17 says

"iron  sharpens iron". This  means

you can challenge  one another

and become better people.

Meeting  together can be pure joy,

however, challenging in life can help

as well. We all have weaknesses and

having another person to  help us is

really good. Amen! ❤️❤️❤️