What I Want

Linking up with Charlotte and Ginger at Spiritual Sunday

"We need much less than we think we need" Maya Angelou

Sometimes I think I want something. Soon I start thinking I really need to have it. When I get it....it hits me.....I can't handle it...it's too much...I don't want it anymore.

Recently....there was something I thought I wanted. People encouraged me to go for it. But when I finally did get it....it was too much. I hadn't realized what having it really meant....the changes I'd need to make....the work involved to maintain it....

When I let it go.....gave it back.....I felt immediate relief....and realized some things....what might be right for someone else may not be right for me. And filling my life up with things isn't what brings happiness.

I saw a woman being interviewed on the news. Her home and all her possessions burned in the Texas fires. First she cried....then smiled and said, I'm grateful. My family and I were not hurt. Now I need to go check on my neighbours.  That's what I want....what she has....a grateful spirit in whatever life gives......being content with the important things..life, family, friends.... being alive....and caring for others. 

Praying for all those affected by Texas fires; and those hit with floods.

All that I want in my life is that feeling of peace.....

Thankful Thursday

Linking with Dayle at Simple Pleasures and Candra at Thankful Thursday  

"Without gratitude we have no wings. The highest freedom is to feel ever-increasing gratitude." Laura Teresa Marquez      

Saying thank-you does something for me. It frees me. It gives me wings....because it reminds me how much I've been given....how much He loves me...how far I've come....and even more....how much I want to give back for all that I've recieved. This week...a few things I'm grateful for:

1. Two friends came over with presents and lunch. I met them just a few months ago and they've already become good friends. I am really grateful for them.

2. My girls - this week...our family helped out at that inner city shelter again. Watching my kids...seeing their kindness and smiles made me so proud that they're my kids. 

3. A new friend. Someone gave her my book. She read it and emailed me. She lives in a city not too far away. She came and spent the afternoon with me. She's a pastor's wife...told me she'd like me to come and speak at their church and took some books to sell in their bookstore. 

4. Spent a few hours with a writing buddy...loved the time we spent together sharing our hearts and our writing.

5. My best friend - the One who never leaves me...even when I'm not at my best...even when I'm not what I should be. He's always in my corner...always running with me....He's makes my heart sing....even in the dark. I'm most grateful....for Him. 

Thankful Thursday

I'm totally thankful for:
- living in a free country - a country in which I can voice my opinion and challenge what I don't agree with. So many around the globe don't have this privilage.
-the close bond between my teen and myself. She's a great kid. A day never goes by without her telling me how much she loves me. I learn from her and she makes me want to live my best life.
-my work - I have this awesome freedom to give people hope and to make a difference in the lives of others and I get paid for what I do. Too cool.
-for the freedom and emotional healing in my life that only God has been able to do - nothing else could. Not prison, not a psych ward, not meds, not any professional, not any rehab - only the grace of God. It blows my mind how incredible and powerful His gentleness really is.
-Being able to run, and see, and feel, and move - too many people are hurting physically.

want to participate: click on the picture.          Have a great day. Sarah