All In Love

When it comes to our purpose the number one ingredient should be love.

We should love what our purpose is along with loving those who share it with.

Our purpose in life isn’t going to be easy all the time. In fact there will be times that it will be hard. We weren’t given our purpose to make life for us to be easier. Also we must realize what a responsibility and honor given the purpose we have.

I would have to say the toughest time is someone rejects our purpose. We give them advice and they don’t listen at all. It isn’t that we will be always right but rejection is still one of the hardest things in life to deal with. This is especially true when the person we are trying to help we have known for a long time. Important thing to know is not to reject the person in return however there are times when the situation doesn’t work out. Remember to they could return at a later date so always have an open door policy. This is where love really comes in.

Be The Team

When it comes to our purpose we do have to realize we are part of a team whether as leader or mentor.

We are a team when we are a family or even a couple. Not only do we love one another our hearts and our will must be together.

We think the same way and our purpose work together even though we are unique individuals. Our gifts and talents are different in some ways however they can work together. As a team we accomplish things together because two or more are stronger than one by themselves. We encourage one another especially in times of trouble. We are the strongest of the weakest member of the team. 

Every member of the team has a single gift however they can accomplish much. Be a team member no matter how things might look on the outside. It is the inside that is important.

Sadness In The Camp

Every family goes through something that can be shocking well as sad. I heard this news in my family Sunday night. I am not able to give out whom and the details because it should stay private however please pray for my family.

In fact if you can and believe in prayer please pray for every family who reads this blog. I am sure things happen that we have no idea about. When one member of the family hurts we all hurt. (see 1 Corinthians 12:26)

This is why a very good reason for all of us to encourage one another during the good times well as bad times. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Amen!

Surrounded By The Opposition

Friday night I went to the Mariners game at Safeco Field in Seattle to see them play the New York Yankees. I knew there likely were a lot of Yankee fans at the game however I didn’t know how many until one of their batters hit a home run in the second inning when a large applause happened.

This made me think often we are around people that are rooting for the other team as well. What I mean by that they don’t think the same way we do unless you are at church or a political rally. Every day we run into people who we may call as friends or fellow employees but they don’t think the same way we do. They likely come from another upbringing where they never attend church or their political view point is opposite of ours. Also it can be they have a different personality as well. We are all created unique so that means we are all wired differently to. Often we get along because we choose to but doesn’t change that we are surrounded by the opposition. It is all good if we realize that it is OK to be around Yankee fans. LOL.

Another thing is we are all spiritual beings though we may not practice it so much but we are. I am saying this because we have Satan or the Devil or whatever name you want to stamp on him that opposes us and he puts thoughts in our minds that are not really our own. So he is an opposing force that we have to fight against every day. He can use other people to put thoughts in our minds that we are not valued at all. We all have friends but those who are not friends many of them probably don’t care much about us though they may be kind to us. We can see this by how popular we are with others besides those close to us.

What we must do is be friends with those who look like they don’t have friends at all. This will add to our list of friends besides likely the ones we are called out to reach in our purpose. We were destined to meet up with them as well.

Anyway do your very best to treat others kindly though they have an opposing view on things and then go to battle on the thoughts that are in your mind that is contrary to your way of thinking. Let Satan know you won’t accept the thoughts he puts in your mind. So resist him and he will flee away.

Finding Joy

I know that I have mentioned joy before on this blog however it is good to remember every once in a while.

Joy is like a lot of things it is something we have a choice to do. If we don’t think about joy we likely won’t be involved in it as often as we would like. Depending on our personality and those who we hang out with I am sure joy will happen.

That is another thing to choose joy we have to find the people that we know enjoy having a good time regardless what the day has been like.

I have to say that joy is a good way to end the day especially if the day has been going badly.

I have mentioned before about dealing with depression. For us to turn the tables on depression as I would call it is to decide to have joy. We can have that with friends or possibly by ourselves if no one is around. I have mentioned to before about laughter that it is good medicine so what we can do though may sound silly is laughing on our own. Might be a good idea to do in our car while we are driving alone especially when we are in heavy traffic; we can listen to our favorite music as well. We can sing to the songs whether we are good singers or not. It would be like singing in the shower. I am sure you find ways to have joy on a regular about it. basis. Do so again when the day has not been what you have liked it to be. I am sure you will feel good

Going Out For Coffee

It doesn’t matter what you have when going out whether it is coffee, tea or some other drink however spending time is what is important.

Thursday morning two people from my mother’s church took her out for coffee just to chat and see how things are going with her. They told me that they do this every Thursday. Whether the person they meet has a good time or not they have a good time. I believe this is a good thing to do for sure.

What is great about our purpose is that we get the best out of whatever we are doing besides blessing the person or persons we meet. I am sure they get a lot out of whatever we share with them but we enjoy the ordeal as well. We can become better people ourselves by interacting with others. We all become greater people by the experience.

I encourage us all to spend time with others whether it is once a day, a week, or a month. The more we do this the more we know what our purpose is.

Friday night I am going to a Seattle Mariners game against the New York. I will not only enjoy the game whatever the score turns out but the time with my friend Tom. It will be like going out for a cup of coffee although it is a bit more expensive. LOL a good way to begin the weekend as well.

Who Is Your Trust In

This is a big question who do we trust in? Is it God, our parents, friends or others?

Actually God should be our number one to trust in then parents followed friends and others. I have to say in that order as well.

Often are parents and friends we should go to get answers. They can be a mediator for God. Another person go to is our mentor if we have one as well. It is important to have them pray for you if your questions are large.

God wants us to trust in him however others he is fine with as well. The most important thing is that we don’t keep things to ourselves. I have to admit that often I keep things bottled inside and why darkness along with depression overwhelms me. So go to the person you feel that you can talk to the most and that they won’t spread to others unless you ask them to. We don’t need a lot of people know what we are going through or what might be called our dirty laundry. We all need one person to confide in. Amen!

Importance To Purpose

We must realize when it comes to our purpose it should be the most important thing. It doesn’t mean that other things are not important either.

Some things that we do are meaningless. We can allow the thoughts and acts of others to overshadow what we were created to do. This is something we have learned since childhood. We believe what others think about us. I do hope when we are older that is not the case any longer.

We should realize that we have a lot to give to mankind and the world. We are blessed if we have parents that have told us so. Not everyone have parents that loved them and let them know how special they are.

I believe it doesn’t matter what gifts and talents that you have because they are meant to be used by you for the best good. Those who you know don’t encourage you then it is important that you find those that do. It is the same way that you encourage others as well. Walk in the light that you have and don’t believe in the darkness. You will be amazed by those who really care for you.

Back To Normal

 

Now that the kids are back in school life is back to normal as well. At least that is how it feels anyway.

September is almost always a nice month when it comes to the weather. The temperatures are a little cooler but in the seventies still. The rain is still a couple weeks from returning  so traveling around Washington state is  good if you don’t have children or they are all grown up at least.

I give you a good example going to the San Juan Islands. Not only is the weather is good and the islands are pretty the ferries are no longer overcrowded. I am sure the cost of lodging is less as well. You can not only see the sites with less people you can talk to the locals a lot easier as well. The San Juan Islands is only one of the good spots to visit in Washington State there are others like Mt. Rainier, the Olympic mountains, the Washington coast, Leavenworth and Winthrop to name a few. 

Although most people are back to their normal life if you have the time you can wait to get back to it yourself. A great way to spend time relaxing before getting back to your life of purpose; I am sure you figured I throw that in here too.

Enjoy your day in whatever fashion that you do. Having a normal day or even an extraordinary can be fun.

The Heart

We all know the term “A broken heart”; we have all experienced a broken heart at some point in our lives whether it is a loss of a loved one or we have been rejected by someone that we loved or cared about very much.

One thing I do know is that we can come along side  someone is having that experience right now. We may not have the answers for them however give some comfort can go along ways that is for sure.

I believe truly that comforting someone during their need is one of the greatest gifts there is that anyone can have. I would call it to one of the purposes of life that we can have. There is someone we know or at least see that is likely having a broken heart right now. The only answer I have is for us to comfort them and pray for their heart.

Remember a broken heart can take years to mend. Important step is for us to take the time for the healing process to go through. So if you are going through a broken heart yourself right now let someone in to comfort you. Amen!

Labor Day!

Like many of the national holidays Labor Day has been changed over the years. Originally back in the 1880s when it became a holiday they had parades to honor the labor unions. Now in the states where the labor unions are still strong they get together on the first Monday of September to remind everyone how important they are and why they became in existence in the first place. You will read stories in the newspapers along with television and radio. For many people Labor Day gives another three day weekend.

There are still some very good strong unions but not the same as many years past depending on what your occupation is. The unions allowed its member become productive and well paid for their services. They allowed the industrial age go to another level. Before the unions the business owners took advantage of their employees paying low salaries along with keeping the profits but the unions and the industries that accepted them thrived in the process.

Today we should honor the unions for what they have accomplished for the workers. Enjoy the day in whatever fashion you are however take some time to remember them to. Whether you are in a union or not the country has prosper for one hundred and forty years plus. Also able to be recognized for the gifts and talents that you have.

Writing Is Good

Whether it has to do with a purpose in life or not I believe writing is good. It is a good way to put your thoughts down on paper.

Our minds can get complicated just like our lives so writing can uncomplicate things I believe anyway. Sometimes our minds can get so full that we can’t further think. In fact I figure if I didn’t have to think so much the better but it doesn’t work so much for me anyway. LOL

Hello September

It is nice to see you September it seems like you have come in a hurry.  The summer was really good and we know that you’re very nice as well.

We know that you will prepare us for the rest of the year. Here in the northwest school is back in session however we have the Washington Fair starting that takes place in Puyallup. I always enjoyed going to the fair as a kid especially allowing me to get out of school for a half day. I figured anything that let me out of school was a good thing.

I to figure that those things I didn’t do during the summer I can do now and more opportunities to meet people as well. In the summer people are busy especially being on vacation.

I figure to that I can get back to learning myself though I don’t have to go back to school and I can learn when I want to. Actually I learn something every day and I hope that you are doing the say. If you are a teacher than you can teach and learn as well; a teacher I believe is one of the best ways to live a life of purpose for sure. Those of you that teach I want to thank you for what you do for others.

Now September take some time to stay so we can enjoy you very much. Thanks!!