"Imagine..."
That you are beautiful.
That you are loved.
That people think about you and want you to be happy.
That you can start over again at any time in your life.
That it is never too late to change.
That you impact the lives of others everyday in a positive way.
That you are held in high esteem.
That you are worthy.
That you are never alone.
That you can have a life filled with joy and happiness even when you are facing life's challenges.
That you can rise up after a fall.
That you can accomplish great things in small steps.
That your smile lights up a room.
That the little things you do make a big difference.
That when you are sad people worry.
That when you are gone you are missed.
I Believe in you!...Imagine that!
http:www.Iwishyouenough.com
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
"It doesn't take much"
I might find fault in my day...too cold, too hot, not enough sun, or not enough clouds to fit my mood.
It doesn't take much to remind me that I should be grateful for the way it is, because not all days are to my liking, but all days are just perfect the way they are.
I might not like the way my life is going, too fast, too slow, not enough success, not enough time to relax and enjoy it or not enough to do to make my life productive.
But it doesn't take much to be reminded that my life is in His hands and not "if" I fall but when, He will lift me up again, but I must stand on my own. If I don't like it, it's up to me to change it.
I asked God "what can I do for you?"
He replied, "It doesn't take much, just believe in me as I believe in you!"
Make it a great day...it doesn't take much!
Bob
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I might find fault in my day...too cold, too hot, not enough sun, or not enough clouds to fit my mood.
It doesn't take much to remind me that I should be grateful for the way it is, because not all days are to my liking, but all days are just perfect the way they are.
I might not like the way my life is going, too fast, too slow, not enough success, not enough time to relax and enjoy it or not enough to do to make my life productive.
But it doesn't take much to be reminded that my life is in His hands and not "if" I fall but when, He will lift me up again, but I must stand on my own. If I don't like it, it's up to me to change it.
I asked God "what can I do for you?"
He replied, "It doesn't take much, just believe in me as I believe in you!"
Make it a great day...it doesn't take much!
Bob
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Lost in the pages
I have more books than I'll ever read.
I have books I've read and when I return to them it's like reading them for the first time.
It's not that they didn't impress me the first time I read them. I just read them for different reasons. I saw things in those pages I needed at that moment.
Re-reading brings to light things I need now.
I remember growing up and having a large gold covered Bible. I loved thumbing through the pages because the pictures where so incredible.
Was it read? Perhaps by my mother. It was a gift frommy brother. I came to know it as "The" place she kept remembrances.
As I turned the pages I'd find pressed flowers, locks of hair, Funeral home cards of deceased relatives and newspaper clippings.
I have since discovered that it's not always what is printed in the books that is important, but what you find.
Today, I found a slip of paper in the pages of a Norman Vincent Peale book with the following;
"Make me a point of contact, Lord, whereby the Spirit of God may enter into those I touch, whether by the word I say, the prayer I pray, or the life I live." Irish Missal
It was exactly what I needed to read. The picture below is my well worn copy of
The New Testament. You should see what's in those pages!
I have books I've read and when I return to them it's like reading them for the first time.
It's not that they didn't impress me the first time I read them. I just read them for different reasons. I saw things in those pages I needed at that moment.
Re-reading brings to light things I need now.
I remember growing up and having a large gold covered Bible. I loved thumbing through the pages because the pictures where so incredible.
Was it read? Perhaps by my mother. It was a gift frommy brother. I came to know it as "The" place she kept remembrances.
As I turned the pages I'd find pressed flowers, locks of hair, Funeral home cards of deceased relatives and newspaper clippings.
I have since discovered that it's not always what is printed in the books that is important, but what you find.
Today, I found a slip of paper in the pages of a Norman Vincent Peale book with the following;
"Make me a point of contact, Lord, whereby the Spirit of God may enter into those I touch, whether by the word I say, the prayer I pray, or the life I live." Irish Missal
It was exactly what I needed to read. The picture below is my well worn copy of
The New Testament. You should see what's in those pages!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
"Hoping for 90%"
For instance we have a coffee maker. When the glass pot breaks it costs almost half of what it would cost to buy a new one.
We have become a throw away society!
Now, don't tell that to my wife. She would be quick to bring up my basement. Like the attic, I have been planning on cleaning out the basement for years.
Well, I did get to the attic last year. Since I had to finish off the insulation I started more than a decade ago, the attic is now a mess again.
Back to the basement...it's a mess. I save everything. Oh, I'm not a hoarder. I save things like the extra screws that came with a piece of furniture. Why I always end up with extra screws I don't know. My wife says it has something to do with me not reading the instructions before I put it together.
Go figure!
Then there's the hose that has a leak. I just need to cut and mend it.
Oh, and the extra insulation from the attic because I bought too much.
There's all kinds of electrical extensions and the handy plastic wrap arounds I haven't used. Next time I use an 150 foot extension I'll wrap it up. I mean how often do you use 150 foot extension?
Okay, so I got off the track here.
When the computer man was finished he handed me papers that included an evaluation. My car dealership does the same thing. They don't just hand it to you. They tell you "We appreciate no lower than" (fill in the number). If you aren't happy tell me now."
I don't want to argue but I haven't gotten in my car yet. How do I know now if I am happy or not?
The computer guy said, "We want to be 90% satisfaction."
I thought, "Why not 100%?' I mean 90% means some were unhappy and most were happy. But why not 100%. I mean it's a computer. I don't want it 90%. I want it 100%
Then I thought about myself. Do I always give 100%? Am I always trying for 100%?
Are there days when I say, "I give up!'?
Yes, yes, and yes.
So, how can I expect 100% from others?
I just stopped for a moment and thought about this. Because I am writing this I now need to
clean the basement.
Maybe I'll just aim for 90%. I'll shove everything else in the attic!
Give everything your very best. God did when He made YOU!
"I believe in you!"
Bob
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| Thinking about doing the basement |
I had to have my computer serviced recently. I was in between the old proverbial rock and a hard place. The truth is, today it is sometimes cheaper to buy a new computer than it is to fix it. Sadly that truth applies to so many things. For instance we have a coffee maker. When the glass pot breaks it costs almost half of what it would cost to buy a new one.
We have become a throw away society!
Now, don't tell that to my wife. She would be quick to bring up my basement. Like the attic, I have been planning on cleaning out the basement for years.
Well, I did get to the attic last year. Since I had to finish off the insulation I started more than a decade ago, the attic is now a mess again.
Back to the basement...it's a mess. I save everything. Oh, I'm not a hoarder. I save things like the extra screws that came with a piece of furniture. Why I always end up with extra screws I don't know. My wife says it has something to do with me not reading the instructions before I put it together.
Go figure!
Then there's the hose that has a leak. I just need to cut and mend it.
Oh, and the extra insulation from the attic because I bought too much.
There's all kinds of electrical extensions and the handy plastic wrap arounds I haven't used. Next time I use an 150 foot extension I'll wrap it up. I mean how often do you use 150 foot extension?
Okay, so I got off the track here.
When the computer man was finished he handed me papers that included an evaluation. My car dealership does the same thing. They don't just hand it to you. They tell you "We appreciate no lower than" (fill in the number). If you aren't happy tell me now."
I don't want to argue but I haven't gotten in my car yet. How do I know now if I am happy or not?
The computer guy said, "We want to be 90% satisfaction."
I thought, "Why not 100%?' I mean 90% means some were unhappy and most were happy. But why not 100%. I mean it's a computer. I don't want it 90%. I want it 100%
Then I thought about myself. Do I always give 100%? Am I always trying for 100%?
Are there days when I say, "I give up!'?
Yes, yes, and yes.
So, how can I expect 100% from others?
I just stopped for a moment and thought about this. Because I am writing this I now need to
clean the basement.
Maybe I'll just aim for 90%. I'll shove everything else in the attic!
Give everything your very best. God did when He made YOU!
"I believe in you!"
Bob
Sunday, January 15, 2012
It wasn't about Tebow's religion!
I love watching football but I know little about the stats and who really
is the very best at what they do. I just enjoy a good game.
Perhaps Tebow isn't the best at what he does, but his sudden rise in
popularity had nothing to do with that.
I believe it really had nothing to do with "religion" either. It had everything
to do with "faith."
Yes, I watched the previous game between the Steelers and Broncos
and I saw a number of times players on both teams making the sign of
the cross or pointing up toward Heaven in thanks. You are right. No one
mentioned that.
The Tebow craze was and remains a reflection of a nation, a world
hungry for something positive, someone outside the realm of entertainment,
politics and yes religion who stands out from the crowd.
Imagine for a moment being God during any sporting event. Imagine, too, if
one could see prayers flying upward begging for God to take sides. Hundreds of
prayers uttered briefly, "Come on, God! Let them score!" would fill the skies.
Whose side would He take?
That of the believer. The one, who in faith, asks for His intervention.
How could that be? They are all asking for different results.
Yes, and in life all prayers are answered, but not always in ways we want but in
ways He knows best.
This world is starving for some rainbow we can all hang onto. In this all-too-
brief season of football, that hope was simply a man who caught the eye of
a nation because he openly shared his faith in every opportunity he had.
It wasn't about Tebow's ability. It was really about all of us wanting to believe
that the world isn't all that bad.
Here's The original "Tebowing"
is the very best at what they do. I just enjoy a good game.
Perhaps Tebow isn't the best at what he does, but his sudden rise in
popularity had nothing to do with that.
I believe it really had nothing to do with "religion" either. It had everything
to do with "faith."
Yes, I watched the previous game between the Steelers and Broncos
and I saw a number of times players on both teams making the sign of
the cross or pointing up toward Heaven in thanks. You are right. No one
mentioned that.
The Tebow craze was and remains a reflection of a nation, a world
hungry for something positive, someone outside the realm of entertainment,
politics and yes religion who stands out from the crowd.
Imagine for a moment being God during any sporting event. Imagine, too, if
one could see prayers flying upward begging for God to take sides. Hundreds of
prayers uttered briefly, "Come on, God! Let them score!" would fill the skies.
Whose side would He take?
That of the believer. The one, who in faith, asks for His intervention.
How could that be? They are all asking for different results.
Yes, and in life all prayers are answered, but not always in ways we want but in
ways He knows best.
This world is starving for some rainbow we can all hang onto. In this all-too-
brief season of football, that hope was simply a man who caught the eye of
a nation because he openly shared his faith in every opportunity he had.
It wasn't about Tebow's ability. It was really about all of us wanting to believe
that the world isn't all that bad.
Here's The original "Tebowing"
Friday, January 13, 2012
I don't believe in luck!
It's another Friday the 13th. So what?
I am in no way superstitious. Never have been. I guess I just go by the idea that so called "luck" is when opportunity meets preparedness.
Someone wins the lottery because they had the right numbers. They had the right numbers because the machine picked them or they chose them. They were prepared and the numbers came up.
I met my wife, Marianne. I can say I was "lucky to meet her," or I can believe our paths crossed and I fell in love with her.
I guess what I am saying is when good things happen they are blessings, not luck.
I also believe that there are blessings when bad things happen, too. Those come in the form of lessons learned.
My focus needs to remain of the good.
Just like you and I meeting here on the Internet...What a blessing it is for me!
John 20:29
The Message (MSG)
29Jesus said, "So, you believe because you've seen with your own eyes. Even better blessings are in store for those who believe without seeing."
"I Wish You Enough!"
Bob
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The meaning of life!
Wow! I bet that got your attention!
No, I don't have the answer to that one. I do, however have an opinion.
We are here to fulfill God's purpose for us. That means...are you ready? That means we have meaning.
We were each given a task or tasks to do. We were given gifts to add to life, not just take from it.
We were also put in charge of a lot of stuff:
Genesis 1:26
New International Version (NIV)
26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals,[a] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
Look one minute you were reading this because you felt lost or without direction and now...now you have so many things to do, you could never complete them in one lifetime.
But that's fine. God has all the time in the world. Where you picked up (when you were born) your took over all these great responsibilities and are called to act on them until your time is at an end.
I think that's great. I feel like I've been promoted. I mean I've read that verse many times before, but when I was struggling with my life, it suddenly appeared like I was reading it for the first time.
"When the student is ready the teacher will appear." Poof! There it was.
What you can do, I may not have the gift to do, What I can do you may not have the gift to accomplish. But together we can do great things.
If only we stay on course. If only we pause each morning and ask God for the list.
The list? There's a list?
Well, it's really simple. You ask God, "What would you like for me to do for YOU today?"
Then ask Him to bless each step in whatever direction you go and to guide you back on the path
when you stray. You will stray.
If you're a man you really have trouble. We hardly ever stop and ask for directions.
At the end of the day, you simply say "Thanks, God!"
There you go. That's the "meaning of life."
He has planted in you great dreams. Those dreams are His plans for you.
All you need to do is follow the plan. Okay, that's another guy thing. Who reads plans?
You'll get there, don't worry.
I believe in you!
Bob
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