Words......

My Thought for this Day.......There is nothing more dynamic than words......written, silent, spoken. And we all have this clout to use in whatever way we choose. The single most revealing practice you have is how you use this power. I wonder if you understand how telling your words are?

Master.....

My Thought for this Day.......One of my favorite phrases is....To learn at the feet of the Master. Realize that you are Master to someone and that they are learning from you every day. Are you worthy?

Row your boat.....

My Thought for this Day......God doesn't always send a cruise ship to save you. Sometimes you have to recognize the rowboats of life.

Hindsight.....

My Thought for this Day.......It is said that hindsight is 20/20, but when you're blind as the proverbial bat to your own shortcomings and mistakes, hindsight is just as useless as your 360* blurred vision of today.

Fluff......

My Thought for this Day.......Sometimes we need to cut out the fluff and get to the root of the problem. Sometimes it's okay to enjoy the fluff for a bit. Sink into it and delight in floating on that giant cloud of pretend. Problems will always be around. They need to be addressed and solved. But oh the joy of the fluff....for even just a little while.

Stand Up......

My Thought for this Day.........I just listened to Marcus Luttrell's full speech given at the RNC. Impressive. Humbling. On target. I don't give a fig if he is Republican, or Democrat. This is what reverberates in my UNpolitical mind. When you divide ANYTHING it becomes smaller. We as a nation have become so divided, we have minced ourselves. Our One Nation under God has shattered. We are a disjointed people and that can be okay.....until it becomes full of violence and hatred and so much self entitlement that we choke on it......until it becomes so segmented that Humpty Dumpty will never be put back together again because we are so prideful we will not listen to anybody but ourselves.To paraphrase Mr Luttrell's words..." Let's make sure that returning veterans don't return from the hell they left to the hell here. ". I think this guy is spot on. I will not debate politics. I will, however, say this. How very sad that we posture around as if only 'our side of the fence' matters. Each and every Veteran from the beginning of this great nation to now, has, at some point , lost a piece of his soul. And if he/she served 'Boots on the Ground' in a war, they have emotional and physical trauma that is overlooked, undervalued and ignored. Each and every Public Servant lives second to second and closes their eyes at night and still envisions the atrocities we manage to volley on one another as if life is a tennis match and nothing matters but who wins. We sit in our houses of bricks while they patrol the streets of straw. And yet, We the People, stand on our safe soapboxes and spew pointless rhetoric as we blame anyone and everyone but ourselves. STAND UP AMERICA. Look in the mirror and then, bow your head and beg for mercy from a God who has been ignored and shunned. I am forever grateful that people like Mr. Luttrell walk in the path before me and mine. If you are content to hand down this State of the Union to the next generation, then shame on you.

Losers......

My Thought for this Day.......In life there will always be winners and losers. No one is promised an equal playing field. But the fact is, when we lose with dignity, when we lose with grace, when we lose with honor, at that moment, we win.

Spotlight........

My Thought for this Day......Write your own script. Plow your own field. Weed your own garden. Climb your own mountain. Don't rely on others to sail your ship of life. You were made strongly and mightily. Don't insult your Maker by living in the shadow of someone else's spotlight.

Today.....

My Thought for this Day........I don't know what is before you today. Do you have a pasture of green with gentle breezes soothing your soul? Do you have a mountain with a jagged top that is seemingly ready to rip out your heart? We all face different challenges, dreams, and realities. I hope that you are easing down the River of Life today, enjoying the view, but I'm certain that this is not the case for everyone. So this is my thought. All things, both good and bad, come to an end. Today there might be a comma, but soon there will be a period, and even though a happy outcome may not always come your way, you do have the courage to survive. And if your ending is joyous, then hallelujah. For it is written over and over, both your strength and joy come from the Lord.

Morning......

My Thought for this Day........In the quietness of the early morning is when you need to say hello to life. The hard lines of the day have not appeared. Daily disappointments are not yet present. The world is soft in your soul. Be gentle with yourself at this time. Reality will come on its own, but for a few breaths, softly whisper your morning salutation.

Bow........

My Thought for this Day..........We, the human race, consistently, habitually, and knowingly mock a day that was both horrible and wonderful at the same time. May God, who allowed His son to hang from a cross for us, have mercy on our corruption, hate and blind eyes. And may we, who have turned These blind eyes to this sacrifice, take off our blinders and look into the face of forgiveness and love and with this glance, bow to the One who can save our nation and our people. Amen.

Victory......

My Thought for this Day.....I think we can spend each and every day dwelling on the evil that is alive, well, and seemingly insurmountable in today's world. But instead, I choose to focus on the joy and strength of the human spirit. I choose to live with a clarity of sight, and my eyes trained on the heavens and the surety that Our mighty God sits on his throne. I choose to see me and my folks surrounded by invincible Angels, all tall in their stature and decked with the weapons of my Lord. I choose to not only believe, but know, that He will give me passage and if venom enters my world, He will give me the antidote with which to fight and win. I choose victory over loss.

Truth.......

My Thought for this Day.......Don't be sucked in by the quicksand of today's society. We all put on our faces of present day values and live in fear of someone seeing through the cracks of our stage makeup. False pretenses are dangerous and frankly suck the life out of those who continually carry the burden of perfection. Being authentic is gold which outshines the tarnish of living lies.

Row to Hoe.....

My Thought for this Day........It's not easy being me. It's not easy being you. It's not easy being. Life comes at everyone hard and fast. Don't let fear keep you from being who you are meant to be. You owe it to yourself to plow right over life to the finish line. It's okay to take a respite at times. What's not ok is sitting in your row and never hoeing.

Taken.......

My Thought for this Day.......Are you taken? What by? Think about it for a minute. Have you allowed something to possess you? Have you allowed someone to possess you? Do you own nothing of yourself? This world is filled with things to take a person...to overwhelm, to control, to hinder. We sometimes dig holes and can't get out. Don't be taken. Stand up, climb out. You owe that to yourself. You are stronger than you think in ANY situation. You are the Guardian of your future. How absolutely powerful is that?

Fourth.....

My Thought for this Day........It's the Fourth of July again, and I absolutely feel like most people spend too much time griping about our woes, instead of seeing our freedom. They look through the glass darkly and see the shadows of what appears to them to be the demise of THEIR wants. This is NOT a political statement and I will never get into a war of words. Instead this is my shout out to those who have and are and will fight to keep our country strong. WE THE PEOPLE should at some point shut our mouths, bow our heads and give our thanks to the God who stands ready to listen. Quit pointing your finger of blame out and raise your hand of faith up. What a mighty God sits on His throne of grace. What a mighty nation will surely fall unless we absolutely bow at His feet and plead for His mercy. Happy Fourth of July America.

Freedom.....

My Thought for this Day.....When you arise from your bed each morning, take a moment to give thanks that you live in a country that, though flawed, allows you the freedom to make choices. This is the beginning of a wonderful holiday weekend where we, as a nation, should for just a few days, zip the moaning and groaning and rumblings and instead, remember that countless people have given their lives so that we may live in the land of the free and truly the home of the brave.