When ever you do something, finish to a satisfactory conclusion!! God did.

After God created the heavens and the earth He rested. We know that God FINISHED all of the work he had to do in 6 days and he took the 7th day and rested. And because God rested on the 7th day, he made the day Holy. If we are made in His likeness and image, we need to do the same. Why are people in their 30's & 40's dropping dead of heart attacks? Why is cancer so prevalent in today's society? Why are we spending over $10 billion on antidepressants every year? MAYBE we just aren't finishing our work to a satisfactory conclusion and then taking a break and resting!!! God did!! You should too!! You deserve it!!

An Attitude of Gratitude.

Why is it so difficult for us to stop and give thanks?  Thanksgiving is less than a week away. What is Thanksgiving anyway? The pilgrims had it right.  I wish we understood how it was to live back in those days.  Work hard, and be grateful for the work.  Feast hard but most importantly gather round and GIVE THANKS.  For EVERYTHING.  Why thank God? For life. Why thank family? For always being there. What is a Friend? Friends are family without the same bloodline. Thank you Lord for the life you have given me, the family and friends, and the work that you have allowed us to do. Please help me to keep an attitude of gratitude every day not just on Thanksgiving.

Dear Lord, please give me PATIENCE, and I want it NOW!!!

That was one of the greatest prayers of all time. Picture this: you just finish setting your formal Thanksgiving table and little Jimmy comes in and spills purple grape juice on your white linen tablecloth!!! Really now, try to remain calm and patient. Or; it is a beautiful summer day and little Susie comes in from outside wearing her brand new designer shorts outfit that Aunt Tillie purchased for her birthday.  She comes in and is all excited about showing her friends her new outfit (and playing a little softball), she proceeds to run to the bathroom.  As she turns to go, her backside is totally grass stained!!!!!!  PATIENCE!!!   It is so hard to be patient in this hectic life we lead nowadays. I will truly pray for patience for you and me and the whole world. It would be a much nicer place if everyone were patient.