each day is new

So you may remember when Iggy came out with her first song "Fancy" that she says, "First things first, I am a Realist" yeah, that is a catchy toon right ?  But there are a few things I would like to share with you about a Realist. I also want to post a disclaimer.... or Side note here that this is not directed towards any one person, these are just some thoughts that I have thought about over time and since this is my blog.... I wanted to blog on it.... First , If you are going to be my friend, then when you offer to do something for me, or say you are going to do something, then please do it. I expect for you to do what you say you are going to do and mean what you say you are going to do. (If you offer something I expect for it to be real). Second, Realists have a hard time with fake people, so maybe there is some idealism mixed in with realism, but please respect my feelings and accept that I need you to be real with me. We have our own views on politi...

Today, as you walk into the sunlight I pray that God infuses his love into your soul, into your being and into your heart and you know without a doubt he is a living God.  I pray if it rains, each rain drop that falls,  you see God in the intricate detail of a thunderstorm, of lightening and his majesty, his sovereignty becomes real. When you see the sunrise, I pray it is Like a light bulb coming on in your brain as you watch it come up on the horizon, and the peace that comes with that sunrise, the stillness of the morning brings awe into your heart and you realize God is there with you and he is a living God a real entity, and hope infuses into your soul.  As you watch a sunset, I pray God speaks softly into your ear at the end of that day and tells you to relax, take a deep breath and as dusk replaces light,  your heart is filled with his wonder, his love and his peace.  God is real, he loves you, he wants you to choose to follow him.

I recently was asked to give my testimony. I really do not like doing it because it makes me feel like I am giving a history of my life basically. With all the dysfunction and problems exposed and out in the open. But more importantly than the vulnerability is the fact that I really do not want people to feel sorry for me. The look in their eyes when I give my testimony is something I would really rather not see. I tell myself though by giving my testimony I might help someone else along the way who might be dealing with or have dealt with some of the same things I am. This time though, I did it a little different. I gave God the glory and reminded everyone that my story is really His Story in that he did an amazing work in me. I say that because I remember where he brought me from. Do you remember where he brought you from? I like the scripture "he brought me out of the miry pit" Psalm 40:2. That would have to be my life verse. As I am reminded my life could have went eit...

So I am in deep thought about my Bible study of Hosea.  The question in the text is what is your bread and water?  Funny question right.  Well,  as I pondered that thought, I thought of Maslow and his hierarchy of needs. Here is a quick rundown of Maslow's theory. If all the needs from the bottom up are met, then we can make it to the top of self actualization ( chart at the bottom of the page) 1. Biological and Physiological needs - air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex, sleep. 2. Safety needs - protection from elements, security, order, law, stability, freedom from fear. 3. Love and belongingness needs - friendship, intimacy, affection and love, - from work group, family, friends, romantic relationships. 4. Esteem needs - achievement, mastery, independence, status, dominance, prestige, self-respect, respect from others. 5. Self-Actualization needs - realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences ...