Wishing you an abundance of Joy.....

"I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."-Eph.4:1-2NIV

"Give generously, for your gifts will return to you later."-Ecc.11:1NLT

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."-Matt.5:9KJV

"The fountain of beauty is the heart, and every generous thought illustrates the walls of your chamber."-Francis Quarles

"The surest way to be happy, is to seek happiness for others."-M.L.K. Jr.

"Try to make at least one person happy every day, and then in ten years you may have made three-thousand-six hundred and fifty persons happy, or brightened a small town by your contribution to the fund of general enjoyment."-Sydney Smith

"She has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much."-Bessie Anderson Stanley

If we ourselves strive to be happy...what is our happiness worth in a miserable world? How can you enjoy life if everything/everyone around you is miserable? You can't. God did not intend for us to be selfish, even with joy. We must seek happiness for others, if for no other reason than to be free to enjoy our own happiness. Help someone else feel happy. Not just today, but every day. Make it a point to brighten someone else's day and you can be sure that your own level of happiness will increase dramatically. We are not in this world alone, so it is not enough for us to simply focus on ourselves and our own happiness. To improve the world, you must help others to grow and be happy as well. Acknowledge the importance of others just as you want your own importance to be acknowledged. Pour out love abundantly and you will never be without it.

God Bless and Be a Blessing to Others:)

Let Your Light Shine!!:)

"You are the light of the world--like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your Heavenly Father."-Matt.5:14-16

"Everyone of us has been given a hand to win. The problem is we keep comparing our hand to others' so we never discover the greatness within ourselves."-G.Z.

"The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do."-Steve Jobs

What is it that God is calling you to do? What gift has he built within your character that he wants for you to cultivate and use? What beautiful light are you keeping hidden from the world?? It is so easy for us to downplay our gifts, our talents, our interests and therefore never use them to give glory to God. Unfortunately, it's just as easy for others to downplay us as well, simply because they do not understand or can't relate. God has made us all uniquely. He has a special job for each and every one of his children, and not every one's job is the same. Therefore, not every one's mind can think exactly the same. We are all designed to serve our specific purpose in God's plan. You have to listen to the convictions that he places on YOUR heart, not anyone else's. You have to also trust God and do NOT allow other's positions in life to get you off track. Be proud of your character, as long as it is pleasing to God. Recognize your abilities and strengthen them. Encourage others to fulfill their purpose as well. Just because it's not "for you" necessarily, doesn't mean that it can't improve the world in some way, and therefore please God. Allow everyone to fill their role in God's earth...including yourself. Let your light shine...bright as can be and don't measure yourself by other's standards...only by God's.

"The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent, nor the daisy of it's simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, Spring would lose its loveliness."-Therese of Lisieux

Your voice was made to Praise HIM!!:)

"I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations."-Psalm89:1

"It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord and to sing praises unto thy name, O most high:"-Psalm92:1

"Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob."-Psalm81:1

"Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: Sing forth the honour of his name:make his praise glorious."-Psalm66:1-2

"Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise."-Psalm33:1-3

"Do not have your concert first and then tune your instruments afterward. Begin the day with GOD."-J. Hudson Taylor

Music is so powerful. It can calm us down or get us energized, make us happy, sad, and even seem to act as a "time-machine" at times taking us back to certain moments in our lives. Music sets the tone. The Lord enjoys music as well. He loves when we sing praises to him, glorifying his name. If you don't feel like you have the time to dedicate to God on a daily basis, why not sing about him on your car-ride or in the shower? Out loud in front of others if you have the guts or the voice(lol). Even listening to others sing about the Lord's greatness, is counted as praise if you are able to meditate on the words and truly "feel" the message. Music is an instant mood-lifter so give it a try. Praise God and make your own day better as well. Sing about his goodness and all that he has done for you...I think God deserves a love-song...don't you??

God Bless and Be a Blessing to Others:)