Work On What Is Real Rather Than

Everything In Our Lives," She Said Quietly, "leads To Everything Else In Our Lives. So A Moment In The Present Has A Reference Point, Both In The Past And In The Future. I Want You To Know That You--as You Are Right Now And As You Ever Will Be--are Fully Enough For This Moment . . .

Expectations Destroy Our Peace Of Mind. They Are Future Disappointments, Planned Out In Advance.

And Now, Dear Lord, I Acknowledge Afresh That You Are The God Of All Peace, My Jehovah-shalom. My Job Is To Receive. You Give Me Your Peace. My Job Is To Take It. You Lead Me To Your Still Waters. My Role Is To Follow. You Extend Your Hand. My Role Is To Take Hold. My I Enjoy Your Presence And The Tranquility Of The Still Waters Where You Pour Out Your Promise Of Peace. Amen.

If Your Home Is A Ministry, Shouldn't That Ministry Become A Passion? Shouldn't Your Feelings And Emotions Be Involved When It Comes To The People And Place You Love? And Shouldn't Your Work Be Done Passionately? Your Labors Should Be Labors Of Love!

Our Actions, Habits, Character, And Future Are Most Definitely Affected By Our Thoughts.