If you asked one hundred people what they would need to have peace of mind, you would probably get one hundred different answers. I am sure some would say that money in the bank, financial freedom, would grant them peace of mind. Others would say that knowing this event was going to happen or that that event wasn't going to happen would grant them peace of mind. Everyone has his/her own idea about what peace of mind means.
For me, peace of mind is simply not having to worry about something, not having to worry about anything. I am sure that I have shared before that I don't worry about things. Am I concerned about things? Yes. Do I plan for things? Yes. Do I realize that I have to do my part? Yes. But, I have a peace of mind about things.
Today's word is a quote from Linn Carlson that says, "There is no force on earth stronger or more effective than the power of praying to our all-knowing, almighty GOD."
There's an old saying that says, "If you're having trouble falling to sleep, don't count sheep, count your blessings." If I started trying to count all my blessings, I would spend the rest of my life trying to name them all. And, while I was counting them up, I would get countless others along the way. That's how good GOD is to us.
Knowing how good GOD is to us, knowing how much GOD has done for us, knowing how much GOD has in store for us, gives me peace of mind. There's nothing more powerful, nothing more comforting, nothing brings peace like knowing that I know GOD and He knows what I need. That is peace of mind.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Friday, October 30, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
The most satisfying meal
What's your favorite meal? I can tell you that I have several favorite things that if you put them all together, and I could eat it all, it would be my favorite. And, I can also tell you that most of it is all the BAD stuff. I really like barbecue. If you smoke it or grill it, I'm in. I like pork: bacon, pork chops, Boston butt, ribs, etc. I like greasy hamburgers, french fries, chicken fingers, pizza, potato chips, all sorts of greasy, salty, fatty things.
I also like desserts but not as much as the greasy, salty things. But, I really like homemade banana pudding; the type with Nilla Wafers, the homemade "soup", and topped with meringue. I also like ice cream, cheese cake, German chocolate cake, brownies, and REESE CUPS! Suffice it to say, it would be hard to pick my favorite physical meal.
Today's word is John 6:35, NIV, which reads, "Then JESUS declared, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty."
My favorite spiritual meal comes each day. It's important to get spiritual nourishment daily, just as it is to get the physical. We need to seek GOD, talk to GOD, commune with GOD, sup with GOD every day. Just as the physical nourishment needs to be refreshed and renewed in order to recharge, so, too, does the spiritual nourishment require use to take spiritual things in daily.
Take in some spiritual nourishment; it's good for the soul. If you'll seek GOD each day, you'll find that you hunger for Him but you are never hungry. And, you'll find that you thirst for Him but you are never truly thirsty. We need His nourishment too.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
I also like desserts but not as much as the greasy, salty things. But, I really like homemade banana pudding; the type with Nilla Wafers, the homemade "soup", and topped with meringue. I also like ice cream, cheese cake, German chocolate cake, brownies, and REESE CUPS! Suffice it to say, it would be hard to pick my favorite physical meal.
Today's word is John 6:35, NIV, which reads, "Then JESUS declared, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty."
My favorite spiritual meal comes each day. It's important to get spiritual nourishment daily, just as it is to get the physical. We need to seek GOD, talk to GOD, commune with GOD, sup with GOD every day. Just as the physical nourishment needs to be refreshed and renewed in order to recharge, so, too, does the spiritual nourishment require use to take spiritual things in daily.
Take in some spiritual nourishment; it's good for the soul. If you'll seek GOD each day, you'll find that you hunger for Him but you are never hungry. And, you'll find that you thirst for Him but you are never truly thirsty. We need His nourishment too.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Ever have one of those days that you thought, "It cannot get any worse?" Did you make it through? If you're reading this, you have either mad it through or you are making it through one right now. It is a fact that we are going to have some bad days, probably some REALLY BAD DAYS.
How do you make it through your bad day? Where do you find the strength to keep pushing through, to keep moving forward, to keep on keeping on? I rely on GOD'S Grace and His sufficiency. I know that He has me in His hand and that He will guide me through. However, when things are going really bad, and it seems that I can't catch my breath from the previous bad thing before the next one punches me in the gut, it can be very tiring and taxing. Yet, we make it through with GOD'S help.
Today's word is a reminder that this, too, shall pass. It is a quote I came across that will help us through some of those days that just won't seem to end. It says, "IF today is the WORST day of your life, then, you KNOW tomorrow WILL be BETTER."
Yeah, today may suck. And, while we are in that vacuum of suckeration, it seems as if it will always be this way, that it will never be any better. But, we need to keep some perspective that it is one day. We need to rely on GOD to help us through this day, and tomorrow will be better. GOD'S grace is sufficient; He will see us through.
We are all going to experience bad days from time to time. But, I am going to try to remember that I am just passing through this time and tomorrow will be better.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
How do you make it through your bad day? Where do you find the strength to keep pushing through, to keep moving forward, to keep on keeping on? I rely on GOD'S Grace and His sufficiency. I know that He has me in His hand and that He will guide me through. However, when things are going really bad, and it seems that I can't catch my breath from the previous bad thing before the next one punches me in the gut, it can be very tiring and taxing. Yet, we make it through with GOD'S help.
Today's word is a reminder that this, too, shall pass. It is a quote I came across that will help us through some of those days that just won't seem to end. It says, "IF today is the WORST day of your life, then, you KNOW tomorrow WILL be BETTER."
Yeah, today may suck. And, while we are in that vacuum of suckeration, it seems as if it will always be this way, that it will never be any better. But, we need to keep some perspective that it is one day. We need to rely on GOD to help us through this day, and tomorrow will be better. GOD'S grace is sufficient; He will see us through.
We are all going to experience bad days from time to time. But, I am going to try to remember that I am just passing through this time and tomorrow will be better.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Monday, October 26, 2015
Leave a little to the imagination
Some people can't help but tell you everything they know, or at least everything they think they know. And, I know that I am a talker - a TALKER. I have shared before that I don't really need a subject, I just need an audience.
But, you know the type. You want to talk about football? They'll talk football, knowing nothing about it. You want to talk brain surgery? They'll talk brain surgery, not even knowing how to spell cerebral. You want to talk Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? They will talk helium balloons with the best of them. Reminds me of the old adage, "Best to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt."
Today's word is going to cover this aspect and another that we will get into in a moment. Today's word is a quote from William Shakespeare, which says, "Have more than you show, speak less than you know."
I think that is pretty good advice. So many people today will purchase something new and post it on some social media, just tempting people to take it or damage it. Some will go so far as to tell you that they are on vacation and no one is home, just giving you an open invitation to go to their house and remove what they are posting. It's best to keep that stuff to yourself.
Another point is not showing everything. It seems that some people are bent on letting everyone else see "everything" they have. Look, leave a little to the imagination. There's no need to show everything you've got. And, if you ever want to discuss the difficulties of climbing Mt. Everest, look me up - I'm an expert.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
But, you know the type. You want to talk about football? They'll talk football, knowing nothing about it. You want to talk brain surgery? They'll talk brain surgery, not even knowing how to spell cerebral. You want to talk Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? They will talk helium balloons with the best of them. Reminds me of the old adage, "Best to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt."
Today's word is going to cover this aspect and another that we will get into in a moment. Today's word is a quote from William Shakespeare, which says, "Have more than you show, speak less than you know."
I think that is pretty good advice. So many people today will purchase something new and post it on some social media, just tempting people to take it or damage it. Some will go so far as to tell you that they are on vacation and no one is home, just giving you an open invitation to go to their house and remove what they are posting. It's best to keep that stuff to yourself.
Another point is not showing everything. It seems that some people are bent on letting everyone else see "everything" they have. Look, leave a little to the imagination. There's no need to show everything you've got. And, if you ever want to discuss the difficulties of climbing Mt. Everest, look me up - I'm an expert.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Friday, October 23, 2015
The Trix Rabbit
General Mills announced that they are replacing the iconic Trix Rabbit. No doubt, there's a lot of us that remember, "Silly Rabbit. Trix are for kids." I guess in this day and age where everything is about doing away with artificial anything, it was only a matter of time before the Trix Rabbit was holed.
The nostalgia of years past often brings to mind feelings of fun and laughter and carefree childhood days. The opposite often holds true to those not so good things in our lives. I know people who can't let go of past wrongs or past grudges, which only hurts themselves. And, I know people who hold on to a sinking ship too long because they are afraid of not having a ship to hold on to.
Today's word is a quote I came across, which says, "Stop worrying about what you have to lose, and start focusing on what you have to gain."
There will come times in our lives that we have to make tough decisions. Those decisions may be as inert as whether to get rid of a favorite old shirt or vehicle or as serious as having to let go of a relationship. The truth of the matter is that if it doesn't make you better, it's probably not worth hanging on to.
Another point I want to get across is that so many people are reluctant to give in to JESUS CHRIST because of "all they might lose". All you're ever going to miss by being a Christian is hell. Stop focusing on what you might lose and think about all there is to gain - eternal life in Heaven!
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
The nostalgia of years past often brings to mind feelings of fun and laughter and carefree childhood days. The opposite often holds true to those not so good things in our lives. I know people who can't let go of past wrongs or past grudges, which only hurts themselves. And, I know people who hold on to a sinking ship too long because they are afraid of not having a ship to hold on to.
Today's word is a quote I came across, which says, "Stop worrying about what you have to lose, and start focusing on what you have to gain."
There will come times in our lives that we have to make tough decisions. Those decisions may be as inert as whether to get rid of a favorite old shirt or vehicle or as serious as having to let go of a relationship. The truth of the matter is that if it doesn't make you better, it's probably not worth hanging on to.
Another point I want to get across is that so many people are reluctant to give in to JESUS CHRIST because of "all they might lose". All you're ever going to miss by being a Christian is hell. Stop focusing on what you might lose and think about all there is to gain - eternal life in Heaven!
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Worth the effort
We all know folks that just don't ever seem to give 100%. We would like to think that they are keeping something in reserve just in case something bigger comes along that would require a little more energy. But, we all know that that is probably not the case.
There are just some folks in this world that just don't seem to ever give their best effort. At times, I have been one of those people. You know what the difference is? We only give our best when it is a cause, a purpose, a job, a something that we truly care about. It is when we truly care about something that we will give our best effort to ensure the safety and prosperity of that something.
Today's word reminds us to give it our all because it is worth it. 1 Corinthians 15:58b, NIV, reads, "Always give yourselves fully to the work of the LORD, because you know that your labor in the LORD is not in vain."
Sometimes, when we find ourselves not putting forth our best effort, it's because we don't see the benefit of it. Or, we don't know if we will see any benefit from it. But, we can rest assured that if we are doing GOD'S work, it will not be in vain. And, if we apply ourselves fully in that effort, the reward will also be full.
I guess today's thought is that I want to apply myself more fully in whatever GOD has for me to do. And, if I do that, I will find that it is worth the effort.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
There are just some folks in this world that just don't seem to ever give their best effort. At times, I have been one of those people. You know what the difference is? We only give our best when it is a cause, a purpose, a job, a something that we truly care about. It is when we truly care about something that we will give our best effort to ensure the safety and prosperity of that something.
Today's word reminds us to give it our all because it is worth it. 1 Corinthians 15:58b, NIV, reads, "Always give yourselves fully to the work of the LORD, because you know that your labor in the LORD is not in vain."
Sometimes, when we find ourselves not putting forth our best effort, it's because we don't see the benefit of it. Or, we don't know if we will see any benefit from it. But, we can rest assured that if we are doing GOD'S work, it will not be in vain. And, if we apply ourselves fully in that effort, the reward will also be full.
I guess today's thought is that I want to apply myself more fully in whatever GOD has for me to do. And, if I do that, I will find that it is worth the effort.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Making good decisions
Everyone in life has their problems from time to time. I know I certainly do. Sometimes, I get myself in trouble because I jump into something without having a plan. Now, if you know me, you know that this isn't often the case because I am a planner to a fault. If plan A doesn't work, it's okay. I have plan B, and plan C, and plan D. You get the idea.
Other times, I get myself in a mess because I have thought and thought but I haven't done anything about it. The ol' proverbial saying is that you have to strike when the iron is hot; or, you have to make hay when the sun shines. Sometimes, we allow ourselves to overthink things, and by the time we have made a decision, someone else has beaten us to it.
Today's word is a thought on these two things that simply says, "Most of the problems in life are because of two reasons, we act without thinking or we keep thinking without acting."
It's easy to sit on the sidelines and analyze others' decisions; I do it all the time. It's also easy to sit there and never make a decision. I have shared before that I am not afraid to make a decision. I have made a lot of bad ones, especially in haste, but I am not afraid to make one. However, prior to making a decision, we should take the time to think it through.
On the other hand, we need to make sure that we don't spend our time spinning our wheels and miss out on really important things because we are afraid to pull the trigger, afraid to make a decision. Sometimes, the best decision we can make is to make a decision.
There are times to act, and there are times to wait. We need to try to make sure we use the appropriate action at the appropriate time. If we will do that, we may find that we make pretty good decisions.
Other times, I get myself in a mess because I have thought and thought but I haven't done anything about it. The ol' proverbial saying is that you have to strike when the iron is hot; or, you have to make hay when the sun shines. Sometimes, we allow ourselves to overthink things, and by the time we have made a decision, someone else has beaten us to it.
Today's word is a thought on these two things that simply says, "Most of the problems in life are because of two reasons, we act without thinking or we keep thinking without acting."
It's easy to sit on the sidelines and analyze others' decisions; I do it all the time. It's also easy to sit there and never make a decision. I have shared before that I am not afraid to make a decision. I have made a lot of bad ones, especially in haste, but I am not afraid to make one. However, prior to making a decision, we should take the time to think it through.
On the other hand, we need to make sure that we don't spend our time spinning our wheels and miss out on really important things because we are afraid to pull the trigger, afraid to make a decision. Sometimes, the best decision we can make is to make a decision.
There are times to act, and there are times to wait. We need to try to make sure we use the appropriate action at the appropriate time. If we will do that, we may find that we make pretty good decisions.
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