Positive thoughts!

Good Morning, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Was up early this am and glad of it! There is something to be said, for being up in the house, before everyone else is (in this case it is just Alan and I); as everything is so quiet and peaceful. Am sure some of you can relate!

I put on the coffee pot, and am appreciating my 'elixir' of morning brew and these 'special moments', before the day starts revving up. Should add that our Blue followed me about; and finally lay down contentedly at my feet, when I stetched back on our comfy big green arm chair with the matching foot rest. Have been enjoying looking up through our loft skylight; catching the last bittid part of the moon, some snippets of blue sky and glimpses of sunshine, and several large puffy cloud clumps.

During our 'staycation', (vacation at home), we have re evaluated our priorities etc; and have taken the initiative with our various choices. It has taken more time than we had envisioned; however, we know that He (Christ) has a Purpose and a GOOD Plan for us. We have experienced some 'let downs' and recent disappointments (who hasn't?), yet we know that He will Prevail with Solution. It is just a matter of timing and being 'patient' during the 'wait'. We are still being 'proactive'; but this is where one must Lean upon Him; as 'He IS the Way, the Truth, and the Light'.

This morning, as I said my Prayers, I felt immediately reassured and calmed, that 'everything is going to be alright'. 'Fear Not, For I have Overcome the World', Christ says. As long as we continue to put our HOPE, FAITH, and TRUST in Him to GUIDE us; and not 'rely upon our own understanding'. I asked for the Holy Spirit to indwell within me, as I relaxed in our loft and Prayed for 'good things' to happen today etc.

Made me also think of the three programs I enjoy watching on the Vision Channel. ie. 'Hour of Power' (Dr. Robert Schuller - www.hourofpower.org); 'Enjoying Everyday Life' - (Joyce Meyer - www.joycemeyer.org); and 'Living Truth' - (Charles Price - www.livingtruth.ca). These International Bible teachers provide awesome encouragement and tremendous Biblical insights. Methinks it is best if you refer to their powerful messages to receive their empowering knowledge first hand. I can share tidbits here and there; but for you to appreciate a greater dearth of understanding and enlightenment, best to do 'due diligence' and check them out for yourselves. Both Alan and I find that their in depth teachings, are so applicable and 'equippable' to everyday living. Also, 'Pay it Forward'; if you know of someone, who is in need of His Counsel / and or who may have questions and / or doubts of 'what is what'; 'what to do' etc.

No question, these are difficult times; that is why, He is more important than ever; to genuinely invite Him into our hearts! As mentioned, we have had a bit of a 'staycation' this past while; and it has been revealing, as well as reflective.

Thank goodness too, for the word, 'etc'; as it aptly describes much. LOL!

Tidbit - Intercessary Prayers are good. Apart from your own set of circumstances, keep Praying for others. That also gives you a tidbit uplift.

Bittid - Taking or making the time to have a 'quiet moment' before the day begins, is a peaceful and positive start to the day. If you Hope and Pray for good things to happen to you and to others, you will receive Blessings, as well as being a Blessing to others.

Even at night, before you fall off to sleep, when you Pray for a good sound sleep and Pray for others, you wake up feeling good too!

Hope these few bittids help; they are also a tid of encouragement to me. Methinks too, take extra delight in the little things. ie In my case, our cosy armchair and foot rest, along with my morning coffee and Blue etc. Our skylight is on the left, as you are looking at the pictures.

As Joyce Meyer shares, 'Do not allow the devil to steal your joy'. So whatver your situation is, DO your best to be of daily GOOD CHHER and be joyful! Your thoughts affect the outcome.

Here is wishing you a great day!

Peace and God Bless.