Have You Learned To Be Content...

I think learning to be content is a life long process for me!

Some days just go smoother and times where you don't feel

The overwhelming feeling of too much to do!

To be real, let me just say I feel like Goldilocks,

Everything has to be just right:

Not too hot and not too cold!

But as we mature and grow older we do learn to not over-react,

Or to allow every little thing or inconvenience to irritate us.

One of the greatest attributes of a Christian is to stay calm!

My downside is mostly when I am tired or hungry.

But these are the actual times I try to practice staying calm and kind.

What does contentment look like or feel like for you?

Today I will catch a little joy, and keep it close to my heart!

Good sleep is a sweet gift,

 To hear the birds singing is natures music.

May my character and influence go out like a sweet fragrance.

May the light of the moon resemble my smile.

May my words be like a songbird's tune.

Love changes everything

A quiet spirit is of priceless value

May the oil of gladness anoint your hearts

Just stop and rest, allow God's peace to fill your heart

Beware of empty conversations

Refuse an evil report

Intentions are not actions

Correct me in Love

Diligence is man's precious possession

Proverbs 12:27b

Life is hard and often unfair. Yet we hear in the words of Jesus in Psalm 37 

"Blessed are the meek, He said, for they shall inherit the earth

Matthew 5:5

So as my days come and go I desire to settle into the Lords

Contentment fresh and new everyday...

The secret of peace and contentment is to keep the

Heart free from care and anxiety even in the midst of trials.

May my eye never be upon the trial I am in, but rather

The living God who controls every circumstance I will

Encounter in my life time.

So contentment is an attitude of the heart;

Or your frame of mind??

And I believe what teaches us contentment

Are all the trials and just living life in knowing,

That God's providence is at work in your life.

You are being taught to persevere and to let the growth happen.

Every day and every situation is a chance to 

Be content...

As always, The desire of my heart is to be all He has wanted for me!

Hugs, Roxy

I Have Had Heaven On My Mind...

~Longing For A Better Country~

They were longing for a better country--a heavenly one...

Hebrews 11:16

I know Heaven is real because it's in my heart!

It's like you just know some days you are just passing through this world.

The old song, in the by and by;

We shall meet on that beautiful shore.

But Heaven gets closer every day, and definitely ever new year that rolls up!

I think we are supposed to long for Heaven,

To look forward to the majestic glory that awaits us!

As long as I am alive on this earth, I know I'm not really home.

We are told to set our affections on things above,

Not on things on the earth, Colosians 3:2

I believe we are far more attached to earth than heaven.

The Bible uses the term heaven in three separate and distinct ways.

The atmosphere

The celestial

The dwelling place of God

It is in this third sense I am speaking of.

For Christians, our citizenship is in heaven.

I am waiting patiently, but with great expectation.

~Recognition In Heaven~

I fully believe we will know and recognize all those

We have ever known here while on earth that have gone before us!

If we are called brothers and sisters in Christ here on earth;

Why would we not still be family while living in our Father's house?

Home

Jesus has gone to prepare a home for you. John 14:3

I am going to share with you a pearl;

I have always had this beautiful picture in my mind and heart,

Of what my room or abode will look like.

I definitely have roses and lovely colors of pastel.

And I can hear the waves lapping in the distance.

And I very large bookcase filled with every book that I have

Ever wanted to read that was pure.

And to know all those I loved that loved Christ were right close by!

Never alone, or afraid, or sickly or weak ever again.

And I can join a hymn singing or a camp meeting anytime I want!

And God's Glory will fill my heart and the atmosphere.

The gloominess and darkness to be vanquished.

The colors will be vibrant, creativity will be profound.

Love will be tangible...

These are my thoughts on what my heavenly home will be like.

~Crowns~

Scripture talks about crowns that will be given.

Scripture talks about 5 different crowns we can win.

{Makes me think of Paul telling us to run our race to win the Prize}

Crown of Life =

Overcoming and enduring trials and persecution

Crown of Righteousness =

Completing your race with integrity and fulfilling your ministry

Incorruptible Crown =

Given to the disciplined, A spirit of excellence.

Crown of Rejoicing =

A Soul Winner, Sharing the Gospel

Crown of Glory =

Sacrificial ministry, pastors

I believe these crowns will not be something I will wear on my head,

But rather

Your reward will be the capacity you will for service in Heaven!

I have enjoyed thinking about heaven and writing this post;

I do have a great imagination, yet heaven will be more beautiful

Then we could even imagine.

But, I know He  will have my room in His mansion ready for me.

When it is time for me to leave this earth and this tent.

One day I will have a glorified body to put on!

Blessings', Roxy

Just Living From Glory To Glory

P.S. I told my Husband,

 Pretty soon I will know more people in Heaven than on this earth,

As so many friends and family have already finished their race!

A Funny: Run Forest Run...