My reflection:
“Don’t be afraid; believe.
Trust that the days ahead will be filled with peace and strength
and the future will be all
it is meant to be.
I am praying…
I am believing…
Believe with me.” Rick Norman
May 23, 2022
My reflection:
“Sometimes it’s your turn
to play the music
to sing the song
to make a joyful noise
that can be heard
loud and clear
sometimes it’s your time
to take a stance
or a stand
or maybe to just jump up
and be the first
to dance
and sometimes it is your moment
to step up and step out
of your comfort zone
and claim your place
at the top
or in the circle or wherever
life is beckoning you
to show up” Minx Boren
May 22, 2022
My reflection:
Gifts of Strong People
“When they’re challenged, they know that they will not only survive but prosper. They learn from their mistakes and move on with grit and gratitude.
They use their strong feelings of joy, compassion, and love to build meaningful relationships. They remember that love never goes out of style and will never lose its importance.
They embrace the image of who they want to be and become the person no one else can be. They see themselves in full bloom.
They choose to be happy they know that they have but one life to live, and they are determined to live it well.
In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, strong people choose to celebrate life every day by being the best example of who they are” Donna Fargo
God gives us the gifts to be strong each day. 
May 21, 2022
My reflection:
“Positive thinking is a habit, like any other; we can practice it every day until it becomes second nature to us-
And along the way, transform our lives.” Washington L. Crowley
May 20 2022
My reflection:
“You have a chance to be happy as any one person has ever been. You have an opportunity to be as proud as anyone you’ve ever known. You have the potential to make a very special dream come true.
And all you have to do… is recognize the possibilities, the power, and the wonder of… today.” Douglas Pagels
May 19, 2022
My reflection:
Greatest gifts of strong people:
“Strong people are true to themselves. They believe in their dreams and their purpose. They realize that they have the gift of emotional sense and intuition to create a vision for their lives.
They embrace the awesomeness of nature and know they are a part of something big. They know why they’re here and what they’re called to do.
They know they have a spirit, mind, and body, and they take responsibility for all three. They renew their minds with spiritual truths. They think positive thoughts, exercise, and maintain a healthy diet.
They appreciate people‘s differences, respect everyone’s unique qualities, and accept people for who they are.
They treat others the way they wish to be treated. They are generous with their kind words and quick to forgive. They harbor no resentments and are sensitive to the harsh realities of the world.” Donna Fargo
May 18, 2022
My reflection:
“I was taught by a great teacher at one time that whenever you’re having a problem, whenever you’re struggling with anything in your life, whenever your mind is filled with struggles of your life, the way to make that problem go away, in that instant, is to think of God, rather than the problem that you’re focused on.”
Wayne Dyer
God is always with us even in difficult times.
May 17, 2022
My reflection is from Living Faith:
… they called the Church together and reported what God had done with them… Acts 14:27
“In the church parking lot one Sunday, I overheard a child arguing with his parents. ‘I don’t want to go to church,’ he wailed. ‘It’s boring.’ I wondered if the father would drag the child kicking and screaming into church. The father simply said, ‘I’m going in to say thank you. God has given us so many wonderful things that aren’t boring,’ and he began to list them. The child soon smiled, took his father‘s hand, and together they walked into the church. That lesson reminded me that we are the church, called together to tell each other – by our presence – what God has been doing with us in our lives and how grateful we are to be loved by God. we call this Eucharist(‘thanksgiving’).
From beginning to end, the mass is a prayer of thanksgiving.” Deborah A. Meister
I have heard many people say they don’t go to church because it’s boring. I thought that the response of the father was very profound. How true ….it is a time for us to thank God for all the gifts we have been given.
May 16, 2022
My reflection is from Living Faith
The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name – he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you. John 14:26
“The presence of the Holy Spirit has become increasingly personal to me. I am learning to sense when I am living, loving and working in alignment with the Holy Spirit or attempting to go on my own. The aligned way feels like empowerment, clarity and confidence. The other way feels scattered uncertain and draining.
Before I work each morning, I light a candle on my desk as a symbol of my quiet invitation and invocation of the Holy Spirit. I asked the Spirit to fill me, to be present in every conversation and connection with my clients, in words I speak or write. In this way, I become a conduit for a power greater than myself. At days end, I blow out the candle, giving thanks for the ability to use my gifts in higher service. And I ask the Holy Spirit to take anything from me that is not mine to carry, leaving all outcomes in God’s hands.” Kristin Armstrong
Each time before I do the reflection or send a meme to friends, I ask the Holy Spirit for guidance.
May 14, 2022
My reflection:
“Rather than wondering about or questioning the direction your life has taken, accept the fact that there is a path before you now. Shake off the ‘whys’ and ‘what ifs,’ and rid yourself of confusion. Whatever was – is in the past. Whatever is – is what’s important. The past is a brief reflection. The future is yet to be realized. Today is here.
Walk your path one step at a time-with courage, faith, and determination. Keep your head up and cast your dreams to the stars. Soon your steps will become firm and your footing will be solid again. A path that you never imagined will become the most comfortable direction you could have ever hoped to follow.
Keep your belief in yourself and walk into your new journey. You will find it magnificent, spectacular, and beyond your wildest imaginings.” Vicki Silvers
Trust that God is always walking with us.