Burnt Biscuits

When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work.

On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my day was at school.. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that biscuit and eat every bite!

When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits."

Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides – a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!"

Life is full of imperfect things....and imperfect people. I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else. But what I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each others faults - and choosing to celebrate each others differences - is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.

And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them at the feet of God. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a relationship where a burnt biscuit isn't a deal-breaker!

We could extend this to any relationship. In fact, understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or friendship!

"Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket - keep it in your own."

God Bless You..... Now, and Always....

So Please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will do just fine.!.!.!.!

IT IS WELL!!!!!!!

Take care and have a great month ahead.

Stay blessed

Be Thankful

I Thessalonians 5:18 – In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.


Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.


Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.


It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

No matter what situation we face in life, there is always someone worse off than we are. Let's be grateful to God for all the blessings in our lives.

Take care and have a great weekend.

Cheers!

What Is Failure?

Failure doesn't mean you are a failure...
...it does mean you haven't succeeded yet.


Failure doesn't mean you have accomplished nothing...
...it does mean you have learned something.


Failure doesn't mean you have been a fool...
...it does mean you had a lot of faith.


Failure doesn't mean you have been disgraced...
...it does mean you were willing to try.


Failure doesn't mean you don't have it...
...it does mean you have to do something in a different way.


Failure doesn't mean you are inferior...
...it does mean you are not prefect.


Failure doesn't mean you've wasted your life...
...it does mean you've a reason to start afresh.


Failure doesn't mean you should give up...
...it does mean you should try harder.


Failure doesn't mean you'll never make it...
...it does mean it will take a little longer.


Failure doesn't mean God has abandoned you....
...it does mean God has a better idea.

Don't Give up

Don’t give up and don’t give in
It’s all in the Lord’s hands
No matter what you’re facing
HE is the one who can.
In any situation
HIS grace can turn it around
So you can be victorious
As HIS love does abound.
The Beginning and the end HE knows
And all that’s in between
So put all your total trust in HIM
To HIM it’s all foreseen.
HE knows about your struggles
HE knows about your pain
Your hardships and your sorrows
And HE will help you to reign.
So don’t give up and don’t give in
Don’t quit before it’s time
God’s grace will give you power
To make it to the finish line.
In HIS way and time… (Janet Mullaly)

Can you Listen?

When I ask you to listen to me
and you start giving advice,
you have not done what I asked.
When I ask you to listen to me
and you begin to tell me why I shouldn't feel that way,
you are trampling on my feelings.

When I ask you to listen to me
and you feel you have to do something to solve my problem,
you have failed me, strange as that may seem.
Listen! All I asked was that you listen.
Not to talk or do-just hear me.
Advice is cheap. Ten cents will get you both Dear Abby and
Bill Graham in the same newspaper.
And I can do for myself. I'm not helpless.
Maybe discouraged and faltering, but not helpless.

When you do something for me that I can and need to do for myself,
you contribute to my fear and weakness.
But, when you accept as a single fact that I do feel what I feel,
no matter how irrational, then I can quit trying to convince
you and get to the business of understanding what's
behind this irrational feeling.
And when that's clear, the answers are obvious
and I don't need advice.
Irrational feelings make sense when we understand
what's behind them.

So, please listen and just hear me. And if you want to talk,
wait a minute for your turn;
and I'll listen to you.

Listening is silently loving another person and only requires an open heart. Listen to someone you love

Thank God for your Life!!!

Beloved,
As the year 2009 comes to an end,

Thank God because;

1. You can still breathe without aid or mechanical assistance.
2. You have a roof over your head and not under one of the bridges.
3. Your two legs can still carry your body wherever you want to go.
4. Your skin is not covered up by some strange skin disease.
5. Your ears are not supported with hearing aids.
6. Your sight is not impaired in any manner.
7. With barely enough meal to get by the day you are still alive and healthy.
8. With so much issues you deal with daily you can still smile and look good daily
9. Every day comes with its craziness and demands yet your sanity is intact.
10. Your hair still grows on your head and sometimes adds grey to its colour to make you unique among your peers.
11. You sleep and wake up with ease to appreciate nature in all its beauty.
12. Your digestive system functions with the ease at which it was meant without the support of a machine.
13. Your appetite is very healthy with no issues.
14. Your teeth are still able to grind meat, bones and all other chewable.
15. Sickness put you to bed but could not put you to an early grave.
16. With all your many trips from your home to office, within the country and overseas accidents was not your portion even when it did happen you came out alive.
17. So far so good no bullet has your name on it either from the Police or marauders.
18. In spite of the economic downturn you can still finance your lifestyle.
19. Despite all the challenges and disappointments you suffered you did not commit suicide.
20. Above all you are still alive and standing!!!!!!


Life is a gift from God cherish it no matter the circumstance you find yourself.
Be inspired always!!!!

Happy New Year in Advance!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Wishing you all the joy of the season and may the coming year bring with it bountiful blessings to you and all your loved ones.

May Christ, the reason for the season, grant you all Peace, Joy, Good Health and every thing else you desire throughout the coming year and beyond.

Have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Regards,

Life’s Challenges

A diamond is merely a lump of coal that did well under extreme pressure.

So imagine how brilliant a human being can be by sustaining pressures of life.
Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to
unleash your inner strength & help you discover who you are.

We can’t deny the fact that there would always be challenges in this world.

As we go in our daily activities, let us remember that God has offered to help us carry our burdens; all we need do is run to Him and touch the hem of His garment, like the woman with the issue of blood. He cares for you.

Wish you all a great month.