Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful tril you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you, but rejoice that you participated in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
I Peter 4:12-13
Painful trials are part of life but God loves us and helps us to grow through them. Each challenge we encounter in life is part of our education process - a process that determines when we're ready to be promoted to the next level. Trials build spiritual muscle, faith, endurance, and longsuffering. They are opportunities to experiance firsthand the faithfulness of God and to show our ability to rejoice as we share in the sufferings of Christ.
Trials come and go, but the development of Godly character - our personal spiritual maturity - during the process makes us a worthy condidate for the promotion God has planned for us!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
"Go with the Flow"
This is something that is kind of "new" to me... I AM A PLANNER! I like to be in control of things and myself and make things happen. I think this is a good quality in someone as long as it does not get OUT OF CONTROL.
My life as I know it can be a bit of a whirl wind... Work is busy and unpredictable sometimes, it's stressful and overwhelming too. Family can be all of these things also and not to mention all the day to day things that come with life...they can all get to be a bit much...But I have decided that I will not be a worrier or a fretter. God is in control of all these things and the more I can let go of and out in HIS hands, the less I have to worry or fret about or even mess with.
Each day I get up and say aloud...God, I give it ALL to YOU!
This is one of the things I think is so awesome about God. HE WANTS us to do that with him! He want's to take all our cares, worries, problems and issues and just give it all to him (he loves us that much!). Now if you are my Co-Workers, Friend or even my Family, you will never hear me say that to you...I love you and I care about you and I want to be there for you when you need someone, but I would never tell you "just give it all to me and I will take care of it" (it's not even possible for me to do that).
Is that not awesome of God? He wants us to give it all to him every time!!!
So I have finally come to the place where I am ABLE to do this and relax and feel great about giving it all away. Not feeling the responsibility to make everything work.
I feel like a new person. Honestly. And who am I kidding anyway...there is no way that I can be in control of half of the things life is going to throw my way. It is what it is.
One thing Cody always says and it's so true... "It will all work out and it will all be okay" And it always does! In the moment this is very comforting to hear, but I don't always say "Okee dokee" and go about my day and never think about it again.
Bottom line, I trust God completely. I can honestly say I DO! I trust him with every area and detail of my life. The more I worry means the less I trust him, and if I don't trust him then what does that say to God? THE one that created me and knows everything about me and continues to love me unconditionally no matter how little I give him in return...what does that say to him when I do not trust him?
So that is why I can "Go with the Flow" because I know that God is in control and everything WILL be okay, it will be better then okay, because it's not me that is in charge, It's God!
My life as I know it can be a bit of a whirl wind... Work is busy and unpredictable sometimes, it's stressful and overwhelming too. Family can be all of these things also and not to mention all the day to day things that come with life...they can all get to be a bit much...But I have decided that I will not be a worrier or a fretter. God is in control of all these things and the more I can let go of and out in HIS hands, the less I have to worry or fret about or even mess with.
Each day I get up and say aloud...God, I give it ALL to YOU!
This is one of the things I think is so awesome about God. HE WANTS us to do that with him! He want's to take all our cares, worries, problems and issues and just give it all to him (he loves us that much!). Now if you are my Co-Workers, Friend or even my Family, you will never hear me say that to you...I love you and I care about you and I want to be there for you when you need someone, but I would never tell you "just give it all to me and I will take care of it" (it's not even possible for me to do that).
Is that not awesome of God? He wants us to give it all to him every time!!!
So I have finally come to the place where I am ABLE to do this and relax and feel great about giving it all away. Not feeling the responsibility to make everything work.
I feel like a new person. Honestly. And who am I kidding anyway...there is no way that I can be in control of half of the things life is going to throw my way. It is what it is.
One thing Cody always says and it's so true... "It will all work out and it will all be okay" And it always does! In the moment this is very comforting to hear, but I don't always say "Okee dokee" and go about my day and never think about it again.
Bottom line, I trust God completely. I can honestly say I DO! I trust him with every area and detail of my life. The more I worry means the less I trust him, and if I don't trust him then what does that say to God? THE one that created me and knows everything about me and continues to love me unconditionally no matter how little I give him in return...what does that say to him when I do not trust him?
So that is why I can "Go with the Flow" because I know that God is in control and everything WILL be okay, it will be better then okay, because it's not me that is in charge, It's God!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Making Plans
This year is a very big year for Cody and I, we have some very big things that we want to do in our lives, our finances, our marriage, and our career’s. We have spent many, many hours and months of thinking, analyzing, budgeting, researching and most importantly PRAYER.
We are excited for the things to come. I feel great peace and comfort in our decisions that we have made as a team. Cody and I both bring so much to the table in our relationship and that makes things not only easy and exciting, but very fun! So, God willing, this will be a great year with many blessings to come!
We are excited for the things to come. I feel great peace and comfort in our decisions that we have made as a team. Cody and I both bring so much to the table in our relationship and that makes things not only easy and exciting, but very fun! So, God willing, this will be a great year with many blessings to come!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Blessed, Blessed, Blessed
This week has really been great, especially at work! I have such a wonderful job and I work with some of the most wonderful people. The project that I am on right now; Cody and I are all but running it ourselves. This is not the first time we have done this, but this is a much bigger project then previous ones. We have a great team, but Cody and I get to work side by side everyday and see to it that things happen and everything comes together. I learn new things everyday and I am taught by some of the best! Cody is a great teacher and has endless patients; he makes the hard and intimidating things fun and exciting, what a gift it is to have that ability, and furthermore to be the person on the learning end!
In addition to my job I have been doing for 6 years, I have just recently been asked to take over our Pennsylvania Accounting department. This has been a new challenge and has taken a few weeks to get adjusted but I’m off to a great start (thank you Lord for the gift of Organization!) and I’m really enjoying it!
I know there are many people that do not have jobs right now and I could not be more thankful for mine, I genuinely enjoy what I do and the company I work for!Today has been one of those days, where you stop and think…How did I get here and what did I do to deserve all this? My life is blessed beyond comprehension.
In addition to my job I have been doing for 6 years, I have just recently been asked to take over our Pennsylvania Accounting department. This has been a new challenge and has taken a few weeks to get adjusted but I’m off to a great start (thank you Lord for the gift of Organization!) and I’m really enjoying it!
I know there are many people that do not have jobs right now and I could not be more thankful for mine, I genuinely enjoy what I do and the company I work for!Today has been one of those days, where you stop and think…How did I get here and what did I do to deserve all this? My life is blessed beyond comprehension.
Monday, January 25, 2010
When Did Tipping Get So Out of Hand?
(Worldwide): a gratuity (a voluntary additional payment made for services rendered)
A VOLUNTARY ADDITIONAL PAYMENT MADE FOR SERVICES RENDRED...you don't say?
Last month when Cody and I went “On Holiday” we took our K-9 children to the “Puppy Spa Retreat” a/k/a the Kennel. We have done this many times. Pretty much anytime we travel we board them.
This is a wonderful service that I’m very happy, pleased, and thankful that someone provides. Therefore I do not turn my nose up or even make a face at the price they charge to have this convenient service.
Now…let me just state the facts…I know that these people do the following for my K-9 Children…
1. They are fed and watered twice a day
2. They are taken outside for a short walk and to potty 2 – 3 times per day
THESE ARE THE ONLY THINGS THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DO!
And again, I do not dispute the price they charge which ends up averaging about $53.00 per day
So even when I am gone for 2 weeks and have to pay $742.00 to leave them and someone feed and walk them…this is my choice and I’m okay to do so…BUT…when they all but ask for a tip and they want to start posting signs all over their facility stating they are happy to accept any tips I can’t help but be a little taken back, because it is now EXPECTED! I understand I am expected to pay the bill for the services I freely signed up for, but on top of that I am expected to give a 15% – 20% TIP of the total cost of my bill. That is about $12.00 and I know it’s just $12.00 and it does not seem like much after you just spent $742.00 for very simple services, to be EXPECTED to give ANOTHER $12.00 is just RUDE to me!
And this is just one place to name a few…don’t get me started about the Starbucks brats…
In closure, I just want to state: I am not a cheap person. I worked for many years in the”service” industry and I pretty much worked for TIPS ONLY. I understand fully. BUT, to be expected everywhere you go to give these large tips to everyone that does any little thing for you is just a bit much to me. When you work at Starbucks your JOB is to make MY Chi Latte that is what I pay $3.35 for, so please do not look at me and assume I WANT to give you a $5 dollar bill and WANT you to Keep the rest of the $1.65 for your service to stick a cup under a machine that pours liquid into it and set in on the counter for me to pick up! That is about a 50% tip! And I like to give the Starbucks brats a 50% tip sometimes, but I don’t like that it is expected of me!...When did it get so out of hand?
A VOLUNTARY ADDITIONAL PAYMENT MADE FOR SERVICES RENDRED...you don't say?
Last month when Cody and I went “On Holiday” we took our K-9 children to the “Puppy Spa Retreat” a/k/a the Kennel. We have done this many times. Pretty much anytime we travel we board them.
This is a wonderful service that I’m very happy, pleased, and thankful that someone provides. Therefore I do not turn my nose up or even make a face at the price they charge to have this convenient service.
Now…let me just state the facts…I know that these people do the following for my K-9 Children…
1. They are fed and watered twice a day
2. They are taken outside for a short walk and to potty 2 – 3 times per day
THESE ARE THE ONLY THINGS THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DO!
And again, I do not dispute the price they charge which ends up averaging about $53.00 per day
So even when I am gone for 2 weeks and have to pay $742.00 to leave them and someone feed and walk them…this is my choice and I’m okay to do so…BUT…when they all but ask for a tip and they want to start posting signs all over their facility stating they are happy to accept any tips I can’t help but be a little taken back, because it is now EXPECTED! I understand I am expected to pay the bill for the services I freely signed up for, but on top of that I am expected to give a 15% – 20% TIP of the total cost of my bill. That is about $12.00 and I know it’s just $12.00 and it does not seem like much after you just spent $742.00 for very simple services, to be EXPECTED to give ANOTHER $12.00 is just RUDE to me!
And this is just one place to name a few…don’t get me started about the Starbucks brats…
In closure, I just want to state: I am not a cheap person. I worked for many years in the”service” industry and I pretty much worked for TIPS ONLY. I understand fully. BUT, to be expected everywhere you go to give these large tips to everyone that does any little thing for you is just a bit much to me. When you work at Starbucks your JOB is to make MY Chi Latte that is what I pay $3.35 for, so please do not look at me and assume I WANT to give you a $5 dollar bill and WANT you to Keep the rest of the $1.65 for your service to stick a cup under a machine that pours liquid into it and set in on the counter for me to pick up! That is about a 50% tip! And I like to give the Starbucks brats a 50% tip sometimes, but I don’t like that it is expected of me!...When did it get so out of hand?
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