Watch your fingers and other thoughts.....

It was difficult to post on facebook tonight, because there are so many things running through my head. In other words I needed more than one status. So I guess this could be called Blog or Bust night.......(My quiet times the last couple of nights have been soo good. I can't wait to start blogging about some of what He's been sharing with me while reading Exodus and Matthew). 

• Some people want you to hold the ladder for them, but don't want to hold it for you. Watch your fingers as they go up.
• Fear is staring at the door wondering if it's locked or not, Faith is trying the handle just to see what happens. (If you don't see, you'll never know).
• It's amazing how keeping yourself away from the snack machine can be a good focus from the other things that may clog your day.
• Do what you can with what you can. In other words, find something in your life you can change and change it. Not every situation is yours to fix, but certain things God did give you control and a choice over. (What you eat, whether or not you stop by the gym or keep driving etc.).
• Sometimes you just have to laugh at something and go Seriously?
• The to-do list will never be completed this side of heaven. There is always something to do, someone to help, and something that needs your attention. Most days you will mark two things off only to add four more. Such is life and regardless of whether you "feel" needed or not, your to-do list should prove someone needs you(other wise your list wouldn't be as long)
• When you finally look into the mirror one day and see yourself as that princess He created you to be, ingrain that image in your head and let it stick with you. It will come in handy many mornings when you may not "feel" like one.
• Some people in your life really do feel like it's all about them. Do what you can to show them it's about Him, but be careful. Not everyone who you were meant to touch was meant to touch you.

There is more to come this year. I'm excited. I'm finally getting a taste, glimpse into some of my "gifts". You hear all the time about God gives you gifts/talents etc. Sometimes when you get the gift, it's not always time to open them. He wants to make sure you are ready to use what's inside.  That's been me for the last couple of years, especially the last 18 months. Now praying for God to continue to open the doors and give me the faith to turn the handle and the courage to be okay when it's locked.

More soon!
~Until next time
Melissa