When you cannot avoid the negativity brought on by those around you, how do you protect yourself and find a renewed spirit? “Above all else guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” – Proverbs 4:23 EmailShareShareStumbleUponPrintRedditDigg

Timing. Do you ever feel that God is on a coffee break or something because He isn’t seeing the urgency in “your” situation?  Don’t forget that we see only a fraction of any situation.  Most often “our” timing reflects impatience and/or selfish motive.  ”Patience with others is Love, Patience with self is Hope, Patience with

One of the most difficult things to do is to show love towards those who hurt us, who are mean to us, who are ‘unloveable’.  The easy thing to do is make judgements, expose their faults to others {gossip}, get angry, become resentful.  Here’s the reality; it is not the most lovable people who are

Needs, we all have them, valid and authentic.  It’s good to give of ourselves to others, but it is NOT bad or wrong to give to ourselves. We all need love, encouragement, AND enjoyment.  What are your needs?  Are you finding ways to meet them?  Are you enjoying life?  If not, what is preventing you

Who’s inventory are you taking?  If something is bothering you in relationships, a situation, at work, in life, chances are there is likely something about yourself that needs attention.  Instead of taking others’ inventory, turn inside and take your own. EmailShareShareStumbleUponPrintRedditDigg

How do you handle conflict with others?  Do you share your issues with everyone else to justify your position and “side”?  or  Do you go directly to the person and work on a resolution?  This is not always the path of least resistance, but one that needs to be traveled more often. EmailShareShareStumbleUponPrintRedditDigg

Put on love; what does that look like to you? Is love a choice or a feeling? God IS Love. Love IS patient, kind, understanding. Love is NOT selfish, irritable, resentful, envious.   Are you wearing Love?  “And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without

Compliment others; those you know AND strangers. Look for the little things you appreciate and share them.  The compliment a person receives from you, might just be the only nice comment they hear that day.  “A compliment is verbal sunshine” – Robert Orben EmailShareShareStumbleUponPrintRedditDigg

Feelings can be a sign or a signal to pay attention to, but we cannot always rely upon them to direct us. They can be temperamental and change quickly, based on what we are aware of. Search for truth. Seek understanding. “You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but you can make

Blame is placing responsibility or finding fault elsewhere for something; censure, condemnation. It’s the easiest way to run from problems and to remain stuck, troubled. Who’s responsible for YOUR happiness?  “If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for most of your troubles, you wouldn’t sit for a month.” – Joyce Meyer EmailShareShareStumbleUponPrintRedditDigg