Happy New Year's Eve

Here we are ready to go into 2021. I am
sure we will have new things to deal with
in the coming year.

Our purpose should encourage others about

having a positive attitude in 2021. We to

must realize God gives us free will to act

as we will. The question is will we act on

it or let him be in charge.

We must recognize he knows the best for 

us. God has been around for a lot longer 

than we have. He new us way before we

were born. In fact, way before the world

was created. Isn't that an awesome thing

to think about. God knows us enough to

know what we go through and how we 

will react. The question will we allow him

to help us.

This is a good way to go out in 2020 and 

into 2021. If we learn anything over the

next year God has our back and he knows

us a lot better than anyone. Amen!

Reflection

It is natural I believe anyway to reflect on
this year heading into 2021.

We all know the big story is the Pandemic.
It has changed the lives for most everyone.

Of course, the loss of my mother is the

big story for me. I am sure the same goes

for those who have lost love ones this year

whether it has to do with covid-19 or not.

We have had to adjust to a new way of life

for the time being. Those who have lost

loved ones haven't been able to celebrate

for the most part their lives. Can't visit sick

people in the hospital regardless why they

are there.

Having to wear a mask when grocery shop

or visiting a doctor is a new normal for sure.

Now we have reflected we go to the next

chapter 2021. The unfortunate thing is we

will start the beginning of the new chapter

the way the last one ends. We just hope it

doesn't last long. Hopefully after several

pages we can get back to where things were.

May God bless you right now. May his face

shine upon you. May your relationship with

God becomes stronger. Amen!

Looking Ahead

God has created us for a purpose. Often
we have to learn from our mistakes well
as our success.

God created us to worship him and for 

him to love him as much as he loves us.

In the old testament the book of Esther 

we find her becoming queen she was

born for the time for her people the Jews.

We are born and living in this time for

this time. What that is be different for

each of us. For parents the major purpose

can be to raise up children who will follow

after God.

There are other reasons we were created 

for. We can explore those reasons. We

are here for the sake of others besides

ourselves. 

Take the next few days to think about 

what your purpose will look like in 2021.

This year has been unusual as we know.

We know this new year will start off most

likely the same fashion as 2020 ends. The

importance is to make the best of what we

can. Amen!

Does Some Times Happen

I know it happens more frequently to others
than to me where I have trouble sleeping.

Last night I had trouble sleeping because

my nose was blocked. 

So what I did was just wait to see whether

God had something to say. I thought he

may want my attention. Also, a good time

to pray.

Actually I am not sure whether I really got

a message from God or not. I feel waiting 

on God at whatever time of the day is a 

good thing.

Primarily I want to feel the love of God.

Some of the day I don't feel love so just

sitting there doing nothing on my own

is a good time to have his presence come

on me and feel the love.

God doesn't have to do a big thing just

loving me is good. I have to admit I don't

do that enough. A good thing to do more

often in 2021. Amen!

Tell It like it is

These days a lot of people don't care
about telling like it is.

I am one of those who don't mind saying

how I feel. I am not going to put people

down because they don't agree with what

I have to say. 

This year so many people on social media

will drop others if you don't agree with their

opinion or who you voted for. It happens no

matter the side.

Right now we still have the right of free 

speech in the United States though it does

feel like it won't be around long. Social media

is where it is happening so far and may go 

other places as well.

If you are someone who is willing to stand up

for what you believe in I say continue it. You

may lose family or friends however your word

makes you who you are.

I may disagree with what you have to say but I

do give you the right to say it. 

I am one to give encourage to others, however,

it won't change what I feel as well. 

The world coming out where good is no longer 

good but evil. Also, evil is becoming good to

as well, I don't care who is in charge but I will

stand up for what is good anyway.

Let 2021 be the year we bring back truth regardless

what others believe.  Until next time continue enjoying

life the best you can. Amen!

Boxing Day

 I hope everyone was blessed on Christmas Day.

Now for those in England, Canada, Australia,
and New Zealand you celebrate Boxing Day.
I sure hope I didn't miss a country.

Many years Mom had celebration at home

having visitors for Boxing Day. Usually 

there were four or five couples over. Every

year the people were different. Not often

would she have the same people joining in.

I guess you could say she made it special

since who she invited was not used to what

she was celebrating which made it even better.

Mom was raised in Canada so she made

Boxing Day very special. It was her favorite

holiday to bring visitors over.

I miss you mom this was the first one without

her. I know there will be many more as well.

She was a special lady. Those who met her

liked her. She had stories to tell as well. She

would tell poems from many years ago.

So I salute Boxing Day to you Mom. You

kept it alive for so many years. 

Merry Christmas

First of all wish everyone a Merry Christmas
here at life Purpose. The day has finally arrived.
May you and your best have a great day.

We celebrate the day God brought his son 

Jesus Christ into the World. It was quite the

celebration that day with angels and shepherds.

I am sure most didn't know what God had in

mind for his Son to do in the long run. We are

here because of his birth then later his death

followed by his resurrection.  

When Christ was born I am sure Satan was

not a happy camper then he rejoiced at his

death then cringed at his resurrection. 

Enjoy this great celebrating of Christ birth.

Amen!

Hello Christmas Eve

Can you imagine what Christmas Eve was like
over two thousand years ago. The shepherds 

anticipating the birthday of the Christ child. 

They had just been visited by angels as well.

Something we should really think about every

 year at this time or possibly everyday as well. 

Our lives would be changed.

I know some people celebrate Christmas on this

 day. This often happens when you have more 

than one family to celebrate with. You have your 

parents and those of your spouse. Whatever the 

case enjoy it very much. Rejoice and be glad. Amen!

Two Days Before Christmas

I hope everyone is ready for Christmas.
We have two days before that great day.

You want to read the story of Christ birth.

Go to Luke chapter 2  verses 1 thru 20.

It is such a wonderful story to read. Often

children pageants at church use this story.

I would encourage you to read this to your

children or your grandchildren.

I will be going to church on Christmas Eve.

I know many churches are still not meeting

in person, however, you should be able to

find one on line. 

Until next time, Merry Christmas to you. 

Giving Away

In the spirit of Christmas I figure we get
a present we don't really want to keep a
good idea would be to give it away.

I know often people will exchange gifts

but maybe this time give it to someone

in need. Of course, it would depend in

what the gift is as well. You wouldn't 

want someone even in need to have 

something you don't want either,

I remember as a child my Aunt Marian

would always send clothes for my brothers

and I. Aunt Marian didn't know what size

we were. Usually the size of clothes were

the same as our ages.

Whatever present was for older brother 

went to my younger brother. My mom 

would exchange my gift and my younger

brothers for me and my older brother.

This happened for a long time.

I believe we were in high school when

Aunt Marian decided to give us other 

gifts that had nothing to do with clothes.

Mom was relieved she didn't have to go

exchange gifts any longer.

I always liked my gift from Aunt Marian

though I could never wear it and the thing

is mom could never get the same clothes

in return though she tried real hard.

Anyway my suggestion give away at least

one gift. I am sure you will feel good about

it. Merry Christmas.

Tis the Season

Here we are down to four days until
Christmas. I hope you are all set to
go and celebrate.

Whatever your life purpose besides

worshiping God which is the number

one reason we are here in the first

place this is the week to use it.

Don't forget to be jolly along the way

as well. This can be the time of the 

year where people not so jolly. We

can give hope and love to everyone.

Whether you meet someone at the 

grocery store, Christmas shopping

or coffee shop give them a big smile.

Make sure you say Merry Christmas

too.

Enjoy this great week of the year.

Amen!

Waiting In Line

We are required to wait in line outside
if grocery stores and other alike. Capacity
can only be at 25% of the stores maximum.

Saturday was only second time I have had

to wait outside. I guess you could say during

the week people don't shop as often or I

am not there when they do.

Saturday I only had to wait for about five 

minutes. It was a little cold outside but not

bad. We were undercover so didn't have to

worry about the rain either.

I didn't mind so much because I was able to

talk with the couple behind me for the short

period of time. Usually most people I talk to

is for that long anyway.  I figured it is a good

way to get know people even though may

never meet again.

The coupe went two different ways to pick up

groceries faster I imagined. I was able to talk

to both as I ended up by both of them for a

minute. He was buying beer while she was

in the wine section. I am not sure what wine

she bought if she did at all.

She preferred the wine section because it isn't

cold like the beer section. I was in the beer

section to buy water and I went through the

wine section to get to another area of the store

I always have a positive approach when talking

with people. I use my talent of humor to help

me out. I know people for the most part appreciate

it. I try in check out line, however, it is harder 

during social distancing.

As you know been on here for a while I figure

meeting with people and chatting as often as

I can it is part of my life purpose. I do know 

some people just want to get and get out. I 

find that more of guys than gals. 

Not a whole lot you can do though if you are

waiting in line outside though. I will talk no

matter what usually. Anyway I hope this is

encouragement for you and enjoy the rest

of your weekend and Merry Christmas 

A Joyful Sound

When I was in high school I sang in the
school choir as well as the church choir.
This time of the year was joyful because
of all the Christmas songs we sang.

I remember having to sing in a lower

key because the notes were higher than

my voice could reach. 

I sang baritone for the most part but

some of the songs I had to go to bass.

This reminds me we are created to

worship God. He created us for a 

purpose and the number one purpose

is to worship him.

When it comes to worship we think

of music for the most part which makes

sense, however, our every day life we

worship him by giving ourselves to 

others. Being selfless gives worship

to God.

As we get ready to take part in Christmas

we should remember the story of Christ

birth and rejoice in it. Amen!