A Second Look

Good Morning Everyone,

Perspective is such a important thing.
Our perspective (viewpoint) can be clouded by so
many things. Sometimes it is a good thing to
sit back and refocus, take a look at the way
we have been thinking and how it has been
working for us.

I know many times in life I have to give myself a
attitude adjustment. I learned a lesson, I may not
at the time, have been happy to learn, but it was necessary.
It is often hard to admit we are wrong. But when
we do, it means we are still teachable and growing.

As a child of God, we should never think we have
nothing else to learn. Everytime I open the word
of God it changes my perspective, my focus, and
clears my thinking.

God can only use those who are moving forward
and open to His movement in their spirit, mind
and life.

Don't let past hurts, present problems, people
around you, your job or anything else keep you
from re-examining your thinking once in a while.
We all make mistakes, we all need to change
and we all need to face our issues.

Because spiritually we will become stale and
ineffective as a witness for Christ if all we
can do is think about ourselves, and our
problems and how badly life or people have treated us.
And never reach a point of joy and revelation in
our spiritual lives, which is a vital thing.

Growth is beautiful. And letting go of our
circumstances, past and hurts means healing
the space it is taking up in our spirit and thinking
and moving on to fresh new territory yet to
be filled with the adventure and joy of life.

love
millie

One thing I do -- it is my own aspiration; forgetting what lies
behind and straining forward to what lies ahead.
I press toward the goal to win the (supreme and
heavenly) prize in which God in Christ Jesus
is calling me upward.
So let those of us who are spiritually mature
and full grown have this mind in Christ Jesus
and hold these convictions, and if in any
respect you have a different attitude of mind,
God will make that clear to you.

Philippians 3:14-16

ps.. Remember if you are not looking forward
you are looking backwards.
If you are not releasing your pain, you
are clinging to it as if it was a friend... It isn't.
It is weighing you down... Let it go.


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"Thoughts To Live By"

Should you find it hard to get to sleep tonight;
Just remember the homeless family who has no bed to lie in.

Should you find yourself stuck in traffic; don't despair.
There are people in this world for whom driving is an
unheard of privilege.

Should you have a bad day at work; Think of the man who
has been out of work for the last three months.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; Think
of the person who has never known what it's like to
love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend;
Think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve
hours a day, seven days a week, for $15.00 to feed
her family.

Should your car break down, leaving You miles away
from assistance, Think of the paraplegic who would
love the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror;
Think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes
she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering;
what is life all about, what is my purpose?
Be thankful, there are those who didn't live long
enough to get the opportunity.

Should you find yourself the victim of other
people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or
insecurities; Remember, things could be worse.
You could be them!!!