The change in your heart

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"  2 Corinthians 5:17

Blessings hit me from this verse.  Every day, we have the chance to become a new creation in God's eyes.  He is always there watching over us and protecting us.  It is our choice to let him in or push him away.  As of late, I have been in my own world, going through the motions.  Quite frankly, it's time for me to stand up for my own beliefs.  The old behaviors need to dissipate and the new ones need to be the new light.  This journey of faith and self awareness has taken many winding roads along the way, but through it all, I have continued to grow and build my backbone accordingly.  Reading this verse today just hit home and I needed to share.  May we all be blessed with these thoughts and grow together on this journey we call life.  Until next time....Take Care and God Bless!

Taking Pride in the Little Things

Pride: A feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired

Pride has always been a difficult word for me.  I have always viewed pride as being egotistical.  As of late conversations with people I care about and that care about me, I have began to realize this isn't the case.  There is a vast difference between being prideful and being stuck on yourself. 

I am a very slow learner at times, so this has to be beaten into me head many times.  😃 

Today I begin a new journey.  One day by one day.  One in which I take a moment every day to realize what I have done/accomplished in that day.  I believe by taking the time to do this, it helps to clear your mind of negative thoughts.

So this morning, I woke up--praise the Lord.  I showered, I packed my lunch for work to avoid unhealthy decisions.  I went to work--sometimes tough to do.  And I have read my devotional.  These are all very small things, but together I DID THAT.  No one else did it for me.  I made choices.  As the day continues, I will take note of the little things and smile inside about the positive choices and things that surround me. 

We all make daily choices that impact our lives and the lives of those around us.  Spend some time today reflecting on your choices, your lives.  Be grateful for what you have been blessed with and more mindful of decisions you make.

Until next time, take care and God Bless!

Favorites

In this world of busyness, have you taken the time to slow down and self discover?  I find myself stuck in a rut of being a mom and a wife and have forgotten what I am truly about.  Things I love and Things I don't.  Today I begin a journey of self discovery.  What makes me happy?  These are a few of my favorite things:

Favorite Activity: Scrapbooking and spending time with my whole family
Favorite Animal: I have to say horses.  I have always found them beautiful.
Favorite Book: I love all devotionals.  But my favorite book would have to be a book titled the
       Resolution for Women.  This is a book about becoming the woman God intended us to be.
Favorite Candy Bar: Well, my nemesis is Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Favorite Color:  I go with maroon.  This color is soothing to me
Favorite Family Activity:  I really enjoy going bowling.  While it can be a little too competitive for   
        some.  I find it to be a physical activity that we all seem to enjoy
Favorite Holiday:  SHOCKING----Christmas.  I love everything about this holiday
Favorite Movie: 50 First Dates.  I love the comedy aspect of this movie
Favorite Place to Go:  In the past I would have said Branson.  But now I find I love Kansas City. 
        Some of my favorite people live down there.  It is always a good time
Favorite Season of the Year:  I love Spring.  It is a sign of new life.  The weather is usually good.
Favorite Song:  My new favorite song is Chain Breaker by Zach Williams.
Favorite Thing I Did This Year:  Still early in the year, but our family Easter celebration will always
        be a favorite of mine


I have babbled:  But, I will take this list and begin to ponder how to do things that make me happy to be me.  I often take the opportunity to please others and leave myself out of the equation.  It's time to slow down and become Julie again in all my splendor.

Thanks for taking the time to read.....Until next time, Take care and God Bless!