READY TO MOVE ON

After falling off a bicycle or a horse, we learn we have to get back on and go for another ride, to build up our confidence. This also holds true after a conflict with a co-worker, friend, classmate or acquaintance. Instead of avoidance, we need to just meet the person in the eye with a smile and a friendly greeting, instead of avoidance, ready to move on in the spiritual journey of life, . ~Marie T. Morrison~

THE OPPOSITES

Falling into the negative happens faster than a minute. The second this emotion or thought befalls, turn to prayer for the more positive emotion. Anger vs. calmness, bitterness vs. sweetness, hate vs. love, despair vs. hope, helplessness vs. faith, emptiness vs. fulfillment Make it a habit to switch the darkness into light. Have conversations with God, seeing how often and how fast you can make the change. Soon you will be smiling as you walk down the street, people wanting in on what secret you have to carry the glow that you do.
~Marie T. Morrison~

AN UNEXPEDTED LEADER

What some people see as completely accepting and behavior we may see in a different light. It takes a mighty strong will to not speak out, as it is inappropriate to do so in some instances. It is a time for us to practice the virtue of silence, to face challenges bestowed upon us, to understand how things cannot always go our way, and to keep our egos in sync. We may disagree throughout our time while this other person leads a group, but it is something we can add to our list of experiences, of how we made it through this especially hard time. We can smile at the end, and say what our neighbor has taught me, ‘Now you have a story to tell.” What a wonderful piece of wise advice! ~Marie T. Morrison~

GOSH, WHICH PATH SHOULD I TAKE

Going off the straight and narrow path makes one dizzy. Roads wtih many twists & turns will require prayer and asking God to help us see the way back. The road may be rocky at times, but it doesn't mean we give up, as God is there to pull us up, to move on. It might be the hardest path we have ever taken. At the end, we will have learned widsom, maturity beyond our years and experiences we had never dreamed up. Our character has blossomed into a beautiful flower, one with a strong root, not ready to wither, ready to withold its beauty, because it has been through everything!

Go out for a walk this week and find that flower. See how solid it is planted into the earth. Admire it, reflect upon it, decide how you will begin to lead your life, holding strong to your roots, not straying far from your path, always listening to the teachings of God, . ~Marie T. Morrison~

A PICNIC

A PICNIC
Find a special spot to call your own today. Lay out a cloth on this spot. Place a few of your favorite items on it: A photo, a candle, your journal, a prayer book, your Bible,, maybe pens, pencils and paper. Fix your special beverage. Play music to reach your soul. Now it is time to begin your spiritual picnic. Only good and happy times can happen during your picnic, as you drift into a world of calm, feeling stress-free, having the time to converse and listen to God. As the picnic ends, promise God you will hold another picnic soon, understanding how important it is to always spread out the cloth, to break bread with him, is so many different ways. ~Marie T. Morrison~

ON FIRE WITH JOY!

Feel the flame of the Holy Spirit heat up your mind, body and soul, refreshing your life, moving your spirit to live out God's joy each day! ~Marie T. Morrison~