Sunday, December 27, 2009
Do you like hot or cold weather?
As I sit here in the 84 degree weather in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and think of my other family and friends at home in cold winter weather. Which do you feel more comfortable at? Obviously, I like the hot weather but I hate to be sweaty and hot so the heat reminds me on how much I like the cool crisp weather maybe even the beautiful snow. I hate to be cold and sniffly too so the cold weather reminds me how much I like to be warm! But most of all, I really like all the seasons because they make me appreciate how much God has given us. Isn't it wonderful! Which weather do you like best and share why? Would love to know what you think.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Great Love!
As I have the blessing of celebrating the Christmas holiday with my family in Puerto Rico, I dreamed of the day where no one would have to be on their own or celebrate the joy God gave us by themselves.
For the past few weeks I have been dreaming of being home and celebrating with family, "my" family. I have great in-laws that I get to share most of my day to day life with since they are in the same city I live in. I was given this opportunity during this Christmas. So for me sharing with "my" family has been a special treat and blessing. My niece, who I have not seen since she was two weeks old, is such a big girl and almost two years old. Now that I am here in Puerto Rico, I can only see the blessings I have and how "rich" I am. My God has given me so much. I have so much more than I can even dreamed of. What about those that do not know how much God has given them, His only son! How about those that don't think they have anything, or anyone that cares for them. During these times we need to reflect and think on how much God has sacrificed for us and how He is always with us. He gave His son so we can have family, friends, things, health, love, support, etc... and even when we don't know we have He is always we us!
So now, I reflect on those that need to know, those that need to be aware of how much God loves them. We are the ones that need to spread the news, give the love and teach others of what God has to offer. But we also need to be aware ourselves on how much we really have even when we cannot see it! Yeah we are all hurting because of the economy, some of us are hurting because we have people who have hurt us, others of us just don't believe or accept the truth in full, but we are all "rich". We are all bless with the love of God and even those that don't know or doubt are loved by God. Then why should not us? Why should we not love unconditionally? even when we don't agree? To love someone just becuase they exists is a hard concept to accept but if God loves you no matter what and gave up his only son for you then we have no excuse. So let's spread God's love and share life with others and love no matter what. Thank God for you, family, friends, health, love and most of all Jesus! One Great Love!!!
For the past few weeks I have been dreaming of being home and celebrating with family, "my" family. I have great in-laws that I get to share most of my day to day life with since they are in the same city I live in. I was given this opportunity during this Christmas. So for me sharing with "my" family has been a special treat and blessing. My niece, who I have not seen since she was two weeks old, is such a big girl and almost two years old. Now that I am here in Puerto Rico, I can only see the blessings I have and how "rich" I am. My God has given me so much. I have so much more than I can even dreamed of. What about those that do not know how much God has given them, His only son! How about those that don't think they have anything, or anyone that cares for them. During these times we need to reflect and think on how much God has sacrificed for us and how He is always with us. He gave His son so we can have family, friends, things, health, love, support, etc... and even when we don't know we have He is always we us!
So now, I reflect on those that need to know, those that need to be aware of how much God loves them. We are the ones that need to spread the news, give the love and teach others of what God has to offer. But we also need to be aware ourselves on how much we really have even when we cannot see it! Yeah we are all hurting because of the economy, some of us are hurting because we have people who have hurt us, others of us just don't believe or accept the truth in full, but we are all "rich". We are all bless with the love of God and even those that don't know or doubt are loved by God. Then why should not us? Why should we not love unconditionally? even when we don't agree? To love someone just becuase they exists is a hard concept to accept but if God loves you no matter what and gave up his only son for you then we have no excuse. So let's spread God's love and share life with others and love no matter what. Thank God for you, family, friends, health, love and most of all Jesus! One Great Love!!!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Are you happy enough?
Have you ever been so "happy" or satisfied with life that you wonder if you can get any happier? Don't get me wrong, there is much more than I will love to have physically, emotionally and even spiritually, but I am currently very happy in this stage of my life. God has granted me so many blessings even in the middle of my struggles.
As we talked today in lifegroup about living in the now between the beginning and the end, the key for me is just to live life.
I am so glad to have friends that listen to me, accept me for who I am and love me just where I am. Sometimes I wonder am I deserving of these friendships? Am I this kind of friend? As I analyze my level of happiness and presence in life, I cannot believe how blessed I am and how much God has given me. Am I doing the work for God wants me to do?
During this holiday season, even as I struggle with my own insecurities, I celebrate how much I have. I am such a rich woman but it is hard to see as I struggle to have more to give. Giving makes me happy. Doing for others makes me happy. Spending time with my hubby makes me happy. Why do I feel like I need more when in reality I have it all. God in my life and heart, friends and family that love me no matter what and a desire to give more away. Am I ever going to be any happier? or is this it? I know once we are in God's presence we will be the happiest but aren't we always in his presence? Shouldn't we always be the happiest if we have God in our hearts? Why do we struggle? Why do we question? Like I said before, I am a blessed rich woman. Is this the happiest I will ever be?
As we talked today in lifegroup about living in the now between the beginning and the end, the key for me is just to live life.
I am so glad to have friends that listen to me, accept me for who I am and love me just where I am. Sometimes I wonder am I deserving of these friendships? Am I this kind of friend? As I analyze my level of happiness and presence in life, I cannot believe how blessed I am and how much God has given me. Am I doing the work for God wants me to do?
During this holiday season, even as I struggle with my own insecurities, I celebrate how much I have. I am such a rich woman but it is hard to see as I struggle to have more to give. Giving makes me happy. Doing for others makes me happy. Spending time with my hubby makes me happy. Why do I feel like I need more when in reality I have it all. God in my life and heart, friends and family that love me no matter what and a desire to give more away. Am I ever going to be any happier? or is this it? I know once we are in God's presence we will be the happiest but aren't we always in his presence? Shouldn't we always be the happiest if we have God in our hearts? Why do we struggle? Why do we question? Like I said before, I am a blessed rich woman. Is this the happiest I will ever be?
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