Jesus said, "Love your neighbor as yourself."


Good Morning my sweet friend,
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The battle to maintain a healthy lifestyle starts in my mind and in yours.  You and I can be transformed from depression by renewing our minds.  One great way to start your day off is with positive affirmations.  This is not as easy as it looks.  Just focus on one discipline each day.  We deserve joy. 

• Sunday:    Today I will think only positive thoughts.
• Monday:   I believe that I am awesome and smart.
• Tuesday:    I will remain focused and calm no matter the circumstances.  I believe that God is in control. 
• Wednesday:    I will not let fear destroy my wonderful new day.
• Thursday:    I will be an example of God’s love to everyone I meet.
• Friday:  I will not allow any person to ruin my mood.
• Saturday:  I will rest my mind, body, and soul.

 
                                         Wishing you a joyful week, Linda

​The steadfast love of the love never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.                                                                    Lam. 3:22
Good morning dear one,
          Last week when I wrote to you, I was feeling overwhelmed by life’s stressors.  Always trying to keep it real when I write to you. My pastor says that if you are feeling top of the mountain, be alert, because you will soon be headed into the valley.  He wisely says, “that is just the pattern of life.”  And as Christians, we don’t have to pretend that life is all bubbles and balloons.  We live in a real world with real problems.  The key is not to stay in the valley forever and to know that help is available.   Believing that God’s mercies never end and are new every morning enables me to get out of bed and demonstrate the wonderful scripture, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:14). To help me stay focused, I have this little message on my bedside table.  You and I have a reason to get up and to get about the business of doing God’s work. With God’s mercy, love, encouragement, and strength, we can do all things. ________________________________________________________
       Every morning is God’s way of saying one more time; go make a difference, touch a heart, encourage a mind, inspire a soul, and enjoy your day.                                                                                                                             Love ya, Linda

​Whatsoever things are true, honest, pure, lovely, think on these things.                                                            Philippians 4:8
Hello Dear One,
                I am finding it difficult to think on things that are lovely, pure, and true.  Being in quarantine allows me to think small, narrow, and dark.  I’m not seeing the light in the midst of Covid’s ever-rising death toll , a heated, deeply divided election, Black lives Matter controversies and divisions even among family and friends.  So, when I saw this end of week check-in, I felt this would be a helpful tool for me to clarify  my emotions.  Perhaps, you might want to use this as well.  It is important to be proactive rather than allowing ourselves to be overcome with turbulent waters and tidal waves of swirling confusing thoughts.  My friend, try this exercise.  Remember, it is ok to be honest with yourself and with your God.  He understands and offers peace when navigating troubled waters.  And, frankly, I’m sinking and need to reach out for Jesus’ hand.
I feel  . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .
I forgive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I celebrate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
            My prayer is that you will find clarity while doing this exercise and trust that God is always in control.    Linda