The Right Thing

The right thing isn't always easy
The right thing isn't always clear
The right thing may elude you
The right thing may include you.

The right thing is hard
The right thing is easy
The right thing seems distant
The right thing is near.

The right thing is close at hand
The right thing dwells outside of man.
The right thing is in plain sight.
The right thing is dark as night.

The right thing, Can you find it?
The right thing, Do you mind it?
Look close and far
Look deep within
For therein lies The Right Thing
On the path you've already been.

The right thing is easily missed
The right thing is easily found
The right thing is so simple
The right thing is tightly wound.

You can find the right thing
You can do the right thing
You can see the right thing
You can have the right thing.

What you do and don't have is up to you.  That which you seek can only be found whilst you are spinning round and round.  So as you go round about, over and through, take a look up and ask God what the right thing is for you.  He will keep your mind on the ground and out of the sky, leading you right to what you can not see.  Trust in Him in every detail and just watch as He fills your heart with glee.

Word of the Day


Trust -  assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone 

Just when you think....

Just when you think you have it bad
Just when you think your life is sad
Just when you think you've had more than you can stand
Remember that the Father has you in the palm of His hand.

These are dear friends of ours.  Please take time to pray for them.  God has a perfect design and will for each of our lives if we will let Him use us as these precious people are doing daily.

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Selfish Motives

I think I have asked this question before though I am not certain. =)  Why do you do what you do?  Do you do it for yourself?  Do you do it for others?  Do you do it to get something in return?  How often do you do something entirely for the benefit of another person?

We live in a selfish society who are always focused entirely on self.   Example:  When you give a Christmas present do you give it to get something back or do you give it to help another person asking nothing in return?  Do you say I love you because you mean it or because it is expected and nice to hear in return?  Are you nice to others to save face or do you really care about them?  Do you do someone a favor expecting something in return or just to be a help?

There's no point in being a hypocrite.  Be who you are and don't be fake.  The transparency of the lives around is so blatantly clear that a blind man could see it and deaf man could hear it.  The only person who doesn't see a selfish person's apathy is that person.
As we approach Christmas, let us strive to be real people who are truly helpful to those around us.  Give and take nothing.  Be sincere in your conversation.  Be quiet if you can't be genuine.  Be sincerely nice or be reclusive.  There are enough artificial people in the world without you or I adding to the number.

Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving, giving God all the glory for everything!

Word of the Day 
Sincere = Free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.

Condemnation

Condemnation - no not condemn the nation - but condemnation.   A very hurtful tool used all too frequently, particularly among family and people who know each other well.  We condemn for lifestyle, for occupation, for priorities, and for beliefs.  The thought "Can't we all just get along?"  comes to mind.

Lately, I have picked back up my torch of dog rescue.  I love animals.  It is a shame what humans do to them.  It is horrifying the number of animals that are euthanized DAILY.  Numbers, I should have brought my numbers to the board and I forgot.  Maybe I will do a post on that one day.  Why should animals have to suffer for the ignorance of humans?  Spay and neuter your pets please.  If you cannot care for your pets find them a responsible loving home.  Don't take them to the shelter and don't dump them on the road.  When I was growing up I saw horrifying things happen to animals.  A good majority of my family are not animal people so I get to benefit from this kind of  condemnation.  It just so happens I have always been a nonconformist so for the most part I really don't care what people think, only what God thinks.

When I analyze all the animals I've helped and the ones I am currently helping I can take 2 roads.  One is "Look at all the money, time, and space you've spent that could have been used elsewhere"  The other is "Look at all the good you have done for animals and people"  We recently had a Boston Terrier come through.  When I brought her home the Lord said "You do not need her"  This was His way of preventing me from becoming attached.  He then said "She needs you."  2 weeks into our journey with Lily she found people who knew a person who really, really needed her.  She now lives in a wonderful, loving home meant for her.

Often, when we do things,  it is not or should not be, for ourselves.  You never know how you can help someone through something as meaningful and easy as helping an animal.  Don't condemn animal rescuers and lovers, help them.  Donate your time, money, and prayers to them.  They would help you if you needed it.  Return the favor!  Don't condemn those who do it right and help those who don't.

Word of the Day
Condemn - Express complete disapproval of, typically in public

Long Time No See

I can blog again!  YAY!  My email account associated with my blog was lost in the land of the living cells that comprise my brain.  I could not remember my user id or password.  The reset email was not working.  Oh joy!  I finally got everything all figured out and now I am back.  Look for my blogs to resume soon.  If they don't, send me a message please and tell me to get with it.  I am so forgetful these days that I forget more than I remember.  Sharing with you soon, Stacy