The Gift of Standing Up!

The Gift of Self Talk on Standing UP:

From me to me...

Standing up, determining to continue to stand, to not give up, going the extra mile, seeing the vision and moving toward the longed for result.
Continuing to love no matter what comes and to continue to stand is why we are here.
People who never give up get many more chances and get many (notice i didn't say all) things done.
People who never give up standing up, perpetuate love and the goodness of God found in the land of the living...
Hoping beyond hope, gives way to faith acting upon the vision hope brings...
Knowing, believing, holding on to, resisting the urge to lay down and give up... winning the day by the very fact that you did stand up.



Life knocks us down and then it is time to get back up... we are continuously in and out of situations that tug of war at our faith and willingness to stand. Perhaps during this holiday season you are facing situations that are at the least difficult. I know that I have been through the storms of life and have realized the shining of the sun in the mornings of my life.

And, yes we need this self talk, but we also need validation from others along the way.   Give someone a hug and words of encouragement today. And, if you like this share with others and "like" my blog!!! Thanks for standing with me.


KT

P.S. Included Scrooge here, as he not what we can call a stand up kind of guy, at first, but life with it's illuminating spiritual qualities brought him finally new insights on what matters are really important in life... remembering with you that fear is only an enemy to be defeated by love.

John 3:16

Beautiful

Some things are just simply beautiful. They shake our worlds..and restore our hope.

They are beautiful like.... spray from an ocean wave,
a babies first cry,  the voice of a long lost friend,
Thanksgiving fellowship and Christmas joys,
the smell of breakfast in the morning,
hearing good news long awaited,
holding hands, embracing hope, eyes that smile,
finding someone rare and wonderful,
sunsets in the desert,
giving what you have so others are comforted...

Truly .... beauty is in the eye and heart of the beholder!

Hope you are having one of those beautiful days. kt

Wrapped in Hope!

When I painted this painting (the one in the picture, I named it The Quilt of Hope) it took me to another place. It wrapped me up with Hope. Hope that at some point I would find all that was in this painting to be true. True for not only myself but for others as well.

God has been faithful and continues to be. I see His miracles daily. Proven entities in my contemporary journey through life, hope and faith, continue to be constant companions from the hand of God to not only me, but all people.

Hope is transforming, it's truth keeps us and redeems our lives.

One part of my "crazy quilt" painting is a certain patch where the word miracle resides. We, each one of us, are a miracle. When we look at anyone, we are looking at a miracle. When we love each other, this is a miracle. When we pray, with faith and hope, this is a miracle. When we know God has heard and answered our prayer, this is a miracle, no matter what His answer.

I hope that you see that you are wrapped up in that hope borne in the heart of God for you.

kt