Simpler

It really could be a simpler life. The Lord has asked us to take life one day at a time - and when I do, it is really a wonderful life. Each day offers opportunities to focus on good - thanking God for life, choosing to smile, looking in the mirror and liking the image looking back, using words to encourage and uplift others and myself, spending time with Scripture, stopping - even for a second - and remembering how much God loves me - and then, when thoughts of things that are not good try to crowd out the good - get in the battle - fight for control of my thoughts.
What we allow into our eyesight and our minds to focus on each day will decide how our day goes -
and for me, how I will sleep that night!

Last night, Marty watched a movie I remember watching with David - not my style, but that is compromise in a marriage. The romantic comedy I would have chosen would have been rough for him to sit through - but I know he would have - just like David did so many times. So, I showed love like it is shown to me - watching something that is not my first choice - but knowing he will do the same someday soon.
Well, with this movie, my eyes saw some tension - suspense - a lot of car accidents, etc. And, I was able to close my eyes and enjoy being a part of a relationship. I did not allow the tension - drama - suspense - to play in my eyes or mind - I chose to focus on being in a loving relationship. This allowed me to fall asleep full or love - not focusing on all the accidents that took place - or all the people that were hurt in the movie.

Now, I know there is much pain and suffering in this world - but God wants us to focus on His Love. I understand why now. When I focus on His Love, I am protected from fear - I walk in joy each day - and am able to spend each day reveling in His Amazing Glory - and sleep in peace - His love is so amazing!!

Psalm 32:10
"Many are the woes of the wicked (and we live in a wicked world),
but The Lord's unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in Him."

Thank The Lord for His unfailing love - let it surround you - focus on it - and allow yourself to trust Him -
I promise you a wonderful day!

Blessings, Mary