Dealing with Disappointment

Let's be honest, people disappoint, which means that life disappoints. It's true. I literally can't stand drama, conflict, problems.. you pick the word, but my whole goal in life is to live in peace. The only glitch? I live with other people. I have a family and friends, so conflict and drama is present.

What I'm learning? God doesn't want me to crumble under the pressure of a tough day. When my heart breaks because someone has let me down, I need to take 2 seconds to think about the fact that Jesus wouldn't flip out. He'd still be standing with a heart full of love and arms wide open. I am learning how very far I am from that example and how I really, really, want to become more like Him, and less like myself.

I can do it, you can do it, we can do it! How do I know? Because Jesus is here helping us every step of the way... His love never stops, it never quits, it never, ever gives up. That's how I know. So, even in the middle of a storm of drama, He is there to calm the raging sea... and speak into my heart and give me peace. He wants to do the same for you, will you let him?

Something Good

It's a funny thing to start a blog. I mean, I read other people's blogs and fall in love with the pictures or the words. I am encouraged, even inspired. Maybe... I might be able to turn around and sow those same things into the lives of others. So, here goes...

I love to read and I admit I am a hopeless romantic. Everyone needs to find love and give love fully and with complete abandon. I have a hard time understanding why people live lives filled with negative and angry thoughts. Now don't get me wrong, I have my fair share of moments where I wish I had another life, but still, the bottom line is....

I truly believe that every dark cloud has a silver lining. Beauty does come from ashes. Joy does come from pain. Oh sure, sometimes you really have to look hard to see it, but it's there just the same.

Today, tomorrow, whenever, remember to look for something positive and good. I promise, it's there, you just have to open your eyes and your heart to see it.

I hope that you will learn to see the beauty, joy and silver things in your life too!

Big Smiles & Huge Love,

Kathy