The cost of doing nothing.

Posted on September 25, 2014 by DW

“There are risks and costs to action; but, they are far less than the long range risks of inaction.” – John F. Kennedy

There are challenges in this life, some small, and some so large you do not think you can’t overcome them.  So sometimes you may feel like not even trying or giving up.

I had an old saying, “What’s the cost of doing nothing?”

If you do nothing you accomplish nothing.  You may slip further in your tormoil or “rut.”  Procrastination, complacency and an idle mind are self-defeating elements.  Activity is the key.  Positive action, plus a positive attitude usually equals a postivie result.

Things get tough at times, sometimes very tough, but you are a child of God.  He gave you gifts and talents. Use them and rejoice in your life to do something, be the someone God made you to be.  Another famous quote, “Be the change you want to see in the world.”

If you are sad, do something for yourself that makes you happy.  Count your blessings and get outside and do something.  A walk in the fresh air.  A stroll through an beautiful park.  A trip to your favorite restaurant.  Go to the movie theater and watch a good comedy.  Talk with friends or call an old friend. Go to church.  Go to a counseling group.  Eat well and exercise.  Join the YMCA/YWCA.  There is a saying a man complained he had no shoes until he discovered the man with no feet.  The saying is true.  Thank God for you life.  You have only one life, do something.  Just like the old Nike commercial says, “Just Do It.”

Stop procrastination.  If you seem to have procrastinated and let things build up.  First make a list of priorities and realistic times of getting them done, and do them in order.  Make it a habit, and make time for yourself.  Your the only self you have.  Wake up each morning to seize the day, not to waste the day.  Time is priceless.

No matter how bad it seems, there is hope in challenging times and tragedies.  There is good in this life, and good things. Make a decision if you are going to conquer and overcome these challenges or are you going to not even try, procrastinate or give up.

I know about tough times, challenges and tragedies.  I have been guilty of procrastinating in the past. So I am “preaching to the choir,” at times.  But what is the cost of doing nothing?  It costs you priceless time.  Do you ponder later, that “I could of”, “would of”, “should of”  Do the best you can now, don’t wait.  Don’t have regrets that you may now prevent.  Take charge, and take action.  Persevere and push through.

Don’t give up. The cost of doing nothing is far more than the cost of doing something.

“The only certain means of success is to render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be.” ― Og Mandino

“There are risks and costs to action; but, they are far less than the long range risks of inaction.” – John F. Kennedy

Blessings,

DW

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Why do bad things happen, even to good people?

Posted on August 24, 2014 by DW

I have had people ask me, “If God exist’s then why do bad things happen to good people. God fearing people?”

I have seen many bad things happen to good people.  I have wept with parents who have lost children.  I have seen cancer drain the lives of young people.  I have seen lives crushed and destroyed over an assortment of tragic life events whether from natural disaster, fatal accident, disease, financial collapse, mental illness, and addiction.  It is saddening.

When you look at some of the tragedy in the world it can be both frightening and heart breaking.  There are atrocities happening every day.  Senseless deaths, and radical terrorist attacks taking the lives of innocent men, women, and children.  There is pain and there is suffering and when it comes close to home, when it affects someone you love, it can be devastating.  Sometimes you may say, it just doesn’t make sense.  Maybe questioning your faith and even questioning God.

It may be hard, but we must try to see hope and realize all the good things that still happen. There is an often used cliche,  a “glass half full, or “half empty,”  It is meant on how we try and approach things.  If someone truly searches for the good, no matter what, it is often found.

So what about all the good things? Things like freedom, liberty, friends, family, health, church, roof over your head, a job, food, clothing?  You may know the saying; “A person once complained he or she had no shoes until her or she met the person who had no feet.”   What about all the good things that happen?… Like the shear fact that you woke up this morning, that your children are healthy and made it back home safe.  That you live in the U.S. and are blessed with freedoms and opportunities that people in many other countries don’t have.  How about that a  natural disaster didn’t happen or a war was prevented or ended…  We can’t ignore the good things that happen.  Miracles still happen every day.

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But we may still ask the question, “Why do bad things happen, especially to good people?”  There is a very good book written by Dr. James Dobson titled, “When God doesn’t make sense.”  It is a powerful read that I recommend and to be considered a place on your book shelf.

The thing is that a fall occurred after Adam and Eve. Sin fell upon us all.  They had a free will.  Just as we all have a free will.  Adam and Eve had it all.  They lived in a paradise with everything they ever needed. They spoke to God directly and He spoke to them.  They were simply asked by God, Himself, not to eat from one certain tree.  Yet they fell into temptation from the most evil one and did eat of that tree, and the result was the fall of mankind into a world of sin.

When sin fell upon the world, it became broken. We were separated from that close relationship with God.  It now didn’t make any difference how much good we did, we were still marked with sin.  Later God provided a covenant and a promise of a future salvation and a future kingdom with a future King.  That future King is Jesus. God loved us so much that he made a way through the broken world and broken road. It is through Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.

Just because you are a believer does not mean you will not have tragedies and tough times. Trials will happen.  You will endure tough times.  Times of loss and times of sadness. However we find peace in knowing Jesus Christ and having a relationship with Him.

Jesus does care.  He became human to live with us.  To teach us and be an example for us.  Jesus Christ Himself wept.  It is actually the shortest verse in the bible. “Jesus wept.”  He wept at that time over the sadness of the loved ones for the loss of Lazarus.  Even though He knew He could and world resurrect Lazarus, He still wept.  He was overcome by the sadness and the loss that was being experienced by those who loved Lazarus.

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“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.” Washington Irving

If the creator of the universe cries it is certainly acceptable that we cry whether you are a child, grown woman, or grown man.

Jesus Himself said:

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 NLT

He has given us hope and a path back to God.  Jesus overcame the world, suffered, died and resurrected for us all. All we need to do is to accept Him and believe.  A free gift of salvation.  A free will to choose and accept and to love.

If you are going through a tough time. If you have lost your job, lost a loved one, or experiencing a life threatening illness. Know there is peace in Jesus Christ. Pray, ask Him to heal you, or handle the situation. Ask Him to walk through it with you. Ask Him for peace and understanding. Cast your burdens unto Him. He is listening. Even though we exist in a broken world, God still loves us.  Jesus is that path through a broken road and a broken world.

“God is our refuge, a very present in time of trouble.” – Psalm 46:1

“The Lord is my shepherd.  I shalt not want. Ye though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil for thou are with me.  Thy rod they staff they comfort me.  Thou preparest a table in the presence of they enemies; Thou ointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.  And I shall dwell in the house of The Lord forever.”  – Psalm 23

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee, be not dismayed. For I am thy God. I will strengthen thee; yea. I will help thee. I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” – Isaiah 41:10

When things get tough and the road seems rough.  When things seem hopeless and you think no one cares.  Jesus is still there.  God is still listening.  May you find strength in Him and comfort in what is called the Body Of Christ which is the church; also known as the fellwoship of true believers.

If you are reading this and you are uncertain if you have faith, or maybe you don’t even believe in God.  It’s okay, He still believes in you.  Pick up a bible.  If you don’t have one, stop in a chuch and ask for one. I am rather confident that they will give you one.  Start by reading the book of John.  It’s an excellent testament of love and Christ’s love for us.  Then walk through Romans.  It’s a great book with clear instructions on salvation.  If you want to know more about faith, read through the book of Hebrews.  It talks about many of the common and most unlikley people who became great examples of fath and describes faith in good detail.  You want to know just about all there is to know about wisdom, read the book of Proverbs.  Looking for a release from some anxiety or if you like poetry, try reading the book of Psalms. Want to know where it all began and inspiration from some very courageous profits and miracles, start from the beginning at Genesis.

What do you have to lose by reading the bible whether you believe it or not?  If you think it’s fiction, don’t you read fiction books and watch fiction movies?  You have nothing to lose by reading the bible, however you have everything to gain.

I am a believer. However, I am not perfect.  I have made my fair share of mistakes.  My faith has been tested and I have even had my fair share of doubts.  I do not have all the answers by far. I am still learning and God isn’t done with me yet.  Faith is a constant journey and is challenged by life.  However I do believe, and I do have fath.  If I believe, and if I am wrong, I lose nothing.  However, if you don’t believe and you are wrong, you lose everything.  Make sense?

Just give it a try, pick up a bible today and take a few moments out of your time for a few days and read it.  If you want to know more, or if you have more questions, send me a note, or post a comment on my blog.  I would love to hear from you.

Blessings,

DW

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Happiness…

Posted on August 20, 2014 by DW

smileyfaceWhat is happiness? Can you define happiness? Are you happy? Is there a time you have been very happy?

The dictionary defines happy as:
: feeling pleasure and enjoyment because of your life, situation, etc.
: showing or causing feelings of pleasure and enjoyment.
:pleased or glad about a particular situation, event, etc.

Take a look at your life. Not the pain or sadness of the past, but the good times and wonderful memories. Such as the day of your High School or College graduation. True love. Your wedding day. The birth of your child/children. The anticipation of Christmas on Christmas Eve as a child, or as an adult. Holidays with family and/or friends. Watching your kids laugh, learn and play. The embrace, laughter and smiles of your spouse or girlfriend/boyfriend. The job promotion, new job, or the obtaining the career you always wanted. The bonus, or victory of a large sale, or big raise. The victories of your favorite sports team. The wedding of your child or children.

Each of us have a lot to be happy about. I am confident each of us can count our blessings and begin naming them.  Recall them, list them, and be thankful for them. We all have things to be thankful for. No matter how bad things may seem, there is hope.

frownHowever, times of sadness will inevitably come that we may refer to as valleys. Jesus speaks that there will surely be times of trouble in the New Testament. He also said do not fear and try not to be anxious for He has overcome the world and that He provides a comforter in the Holy Spirit.  The bible also says there is a time to cry and a time to morn.  Jesus even wept.  It’s the shortest verse in the bible, for one of the most profound meanings.  To have times of sadness and cry is not abnormal and it is not weakness.  It means you are human with human emotions.  Sometimes the heart needs to heal and your mind needs to cope with the pain or loss and it is it’s way to recover.

However sometimes sadness can last much longer than usual. It could have the potential to become clinical if it lasts too long. Some people suffer or have suffered from depression, or may be prone to depression. That type of sadness that lasts for more than a week or two. Depression is a real illness. A treatable mental illness. It affects nearly 20% of the population.  According to the Centers for Disease Control every American adult with suffer at least two bouts with depression in their life time.  It can be triggered by traumatic life events, a death of a loved one(s), a chemical imbalance in the brain, or it can be hereditary. It is nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed. Most often people suffering from depression become withdrawn, lethargic, uninterested in things and activities they once enjoyed. They often become filled with feelings of worthlessness or immense shame. Often it is no fault of their own. It is an illness that many people have endured.

NAMI_logoStatistics by the Centers for Disease Control states that 50% of all Americans will suffer from a mental health crisis and that on average every American adult will suffer from at least two bouts of depression in their life time. (Source: CDC, NAMI).  

Anxiety is actually the most common mental illness affecting 40 million American adults 18 years or older. 18% of the American population. Major Depressive Disorder affects 14.8 million American adults, or 6.7% of the American population. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD affects 7.7 million American adults or 3.5% of the American population. (Source: Anxiety and Depression Association of America. ADAA.) 5.7 million or 2.6% Americans suffer from BiPolar Disorder. (Source: Depression and BiPolar Support Alliance. [DBSA].) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects about 5 million American adults or about 2 to 3 percent. (Source: Psych Central). About 1 in 20 individuals live with Borderline Personality Disorder. (Source: NAMI.)  These statistics are from those that seeks help, and obtain a diagnosis. Imagine what the numbers might be with those who don’t seek help. Mental illness is now being called the “silent epidemic.”

no-stigmaThe good news is that these mental illnesses can be treated and recovery for many mental illnesses is not only possible, it occurs.  Unfortunately there is still a stigma associated with depression and other mental illnesses and often people don’t seek help.  Often because of fear of being out-casted to even shunned due to the stigmatization associated with mental illness. This stigma needs to stop.  Stigma is caused because of the lack of education, knowledge, wisdom and empathy about mental illness.

If you are someone who is suffering from depression, anxiety, or activities or lack thereof, interfering with normal activities or know someone who is; ask for help, or if someone you know is suffering or showing long periods of sadness extending more than a week, help them get help. Don’t wait. Talk to them and by all means listen to them.  Often an empathetic and caring ear can go a very long way.  There are many resources of help. And in America, it is now affordable to seek help for mental illness. And there is no dollar amount that is too much to help someone with depression and even possibly save a life. No matter how hopeless you or someone you know may feel or think their situation is, there is hope, and there is treatment.

The other GOOD NEWS is that Jesus Christ also offers that hope. He took upon all our sins, and our mistakes. He told us to cast our burdens upon Him. Seek Him, and know and understand His hope written in his word and seen in the beauty of creation and the life that you have or could have. If you are saved and know that hope, tell others. Don’t delay. God is stronger than a stigma, or a person’s mental health challenges.

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Once the clouds clear with research, education, treatment and/or therapy you or this person will realize there are so many reasons to be happy. That there is recovery and you or this person does not have to live in the darkness.

Personally, I am happy for many things. I am also happy that I am saved and find peace in God and His words. My list of reasons to be happy continues to grow…

How about you? What are you happy about? Can you take a few moments and count your blessings? Share them on my blog and post them. I would love to read them and share them with others.

 

Blessings,

DW

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How to feel good.. 7 Easy Things Anyone Can Start Today.

Posted on August 6, 2014 by DW

There are thousands and thousands of programs, diets, fads, pills, exercise programs that claim to help you feel good.

Here are my 7 Easy Things Anyone Can Start Today.

1. Learn to like and love yourself.  You must first learn to like yourself, then love yourself. You are special, unique, and one of a kind. You have unique talents, and don’t listen to anyone who tells you differently.  God created you and you have tremendous value.  You are important to Him and you are important to others.  God loves you, and you should love you.

You may be thinking it is not “right” to love yourself.  That maybe you were taught to put other’s first.  Loving yourself isn’t at the expense of others. Loving yourself first allows you to better love others.  Learn the habit of speaking to yourself positively like you would speak to others that you love.

Choose to love yourself and choose to be happy.  What would you rather do choose to hate yourself and be miserable.  It is a choice.  It is your free choice.

Visualize your best self and take steps towards that each and every day.  Take a moment each morning to be thankful for the sunrise that has been presented to you and look optimistically forward to the day.  You are being giving a gift in this day, and you are also a gift.  You are worth your best, try to give your best, be your best; and let your Creator take care of the rest.

2. Remove and avoid as much stress as possible.  Many people handle stress in different ways. Some bottle it up, keep it to themselves, however that is not healthy as at one point you may erupt and take your stress out in a counter productive or even destructive manner. Some just let it out. Constantly at ends with self and others. This person may curse, throw fits or take their frustrations out on loved ones when they get home. They are constantly grumpy and short tempered. This is not productive and will lead to destroying your relationships and possibly yourself.

First thing is to realize you are stressed and recognize the signs of stress. Some people get heartburn. Some people break out in rashes. Some people experience pain in their muscles and joints. Others may get migraine headaches or slip into depression.

Breathing techniques can be a quick and temporarily relief of stress. Taking in a deep breath and counting to ten and exhale can actually do wonders. Especially if you have become angry.

Surrounding yourself with positive influences and positive people helps reduce stress.  I recommend reading non-fiction self-improvement books, watching inspirational movies, and accompanying yourself with people who have positive “can-do” attitudes.  People who have an attitude of gratitude.  Wise people surround themselves with wise people.  People may often become a product of their environment.  Stay away from self-defeating people and and self-defeating thoughts.

Plan your day, week and if possible plan your month.  Make sure your plan has time out for yourself, and those you love. Know what is important and what is crucial and make sure you include time for your family, time for yourself, and time to eat properly and rest.  Remember balance is very important.  You are human, with human emotions and interacting with other humans.  Delight in being human. Do not be too hard on yourself.  Learn to laugh at yourself.  You are not a machine.  Make an effort to stick to that plan and know when to say, “no”.  “No”, is not a bad word, it is a self preservation word.

3. Rest and sleep.  Anyone who says that they thrive on 4 hour of sleep are not being honest.  Actually I find it egotistical and delusional for someone to actually say that.  It simply is not true.  A human requires sleep and rest to functional optimally.  An average person needs 6 to 8 hours of sleep. However in this busy, stress inducing, “got to have it now”, world, 8 hours a night may seem impossible; especially if you have children. The first action to better sleep is to go to bed at the same time each evening. A good start time to unwinding would be just after 10 pm. Then by 11 pm, you should hopefully be deep asleep.  Turn down the temperature in the room. Turn off as many lights as possible. Don’t watch TV or stare at a computer screen just before going to bed.  It dilates and over stimulates your eyes.  Try playing some soft music before bed, and read just a little.  The books of Psalms is a great choice.  Try praying as well.  Stretching and meditation is good too.  A glass of milk also has a natural sleep (melatonin) aid in it. The goal is at least 6 to 8 hours of of great sleep.  Rise no later than 7 am and have a good breakfast.

Take a look at what Dr. Travis Bradberry has to say about sleep and sleep deprivation.

4. Eat better.  You don’t have to jump on the band wagon of the latest diet.  It can be fairly simple.  Eat more natural, unprocessed foods. Drink a lot of water.  Try to reduce as much trans-fat and bad carbohydrates.  No enriched white bread, french fries, potato chips or even potatoes, if possible.  Eat at least 3 to 4 small meals a day.  Breakfast, typically, should be your largest meal filled with whole grains, good protein, fruit and fiber. A greek yogurt with fresh blueberries and a banana with natural almond milk would be a healthy choice. So would be adding a couple eggs with the yellows removed. I am a fan of good coffee, so I do partake by having a good cup of joe or espresso in the morning.  Lunch can be so very creative with all the ways you can make a salad.  Add some salmon, turkey, grilled chicken with Kale mixed in becomes a great lunch.  For dinner, you don’t have to eliminate steak, or hamburgers.  Just get lean steaks, and very lean hamburger.  Instead of the bun, use a lettuce wrap for your hamburger.  We know vegetables are good for you and you may not like some of them.  However there are so many vegetable and fruit varieties out there, you are bound to find some you like.  Especially for smoothies and shakes.  Add some honey, wheat germ, and protein mix to your favorites fruits and vegetables; your bound to experiment to find an mixture you enjoy and that will be good for you.

5. Exercise. Exercise is crucial and it doesn’t take a full out work out to reap rewards. Start with walking, and add a few sit-ups, leg lifts, and push ups. Grow from there to cycling, free weights, and look into the benefits of a personal trainer if he or she is in your budget.

Exercising your mind is also and important element to feeling good. Read thought provoking as well as inspirational literature. Listen to up beat and positive music. Enjoy movies that are uplifting and always has a good ending. Biographies are great reading and watching for the mind. Take a second language. Engage in thought provoking  and thoughtful conversations.  Surround yourself with positive up-beat people that love and encourage you.

6. Spiritually exercise. Human’s are Mind, Body and Spirit.  You should take care and address all three.  It will make you not only feel better, and happy; you will become more fulfilled and content.  Invest time in God’s word. Reading and listening to good sermons. Fellowship at church and with fellow believers. Talk to God. He wants to hear from you. Pray at sunrise, before meals and before bed. Theres a lot you can tell and ask of God. He is listening. Also reading the Psalms before bed has proven to me a good relaxing aid, and a tool to help sleep and end my evening on a positive note.

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7. Pay it forward. Nothing makes people feel better than helping someone else. Volunteer. Reach out to a person or friend in need. Perform random acts of kindness.

Learn to be happy and feel good.   Stay happy and healthy.

Blessings,

DW

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My Favorite Verse and Why?… Hebrews 12:1-3

Posted on August 5, 2014 by DW

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”

Hebrews 12:1-3

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Hebrews 12:1-3 is my favorite verse. I’d say it’s what Christians call my “life’s verse.”

These three verses pack a mighty punch and secures my deep belief and has gotten me through tough times.

The first verse talks about “so great cloud of witnesses,” such as the preceding chapter Hebrews 11:1-40 recites. Such witnesses as Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gedeon, Barak, Samson, David, and Samuel.

These people were utilized to accomplish amazing things for God. They lived by faith, yet they were not perfect by no means. They were human, with human emotions, and human flaws.

Let’s remember Noah. A man of great faith and determination. He and his family built an ark to save mankind and the animals of the planet, even when greatly ridiculed. Noah’s determination, patience, and dedication was powerful. Yet Noah, being human, shortly after they found ground, became very drunk with wine. An embarrassment to his family, and ridiculing his own son for discovering him in his drunken stupor.

Let’s remember Sarah. She doubted God’s promise of the birth of a son in her old age. Yet God delivered in His time, not Sarah’s time. Im her doubt she presented her own maid servant to provide Abraham a male child. She was a woman of great faith, yet doubted God and His promise. Her emotions and doubt over took her. Yet, I say again, God delivered on his promise and she bore Issac in her old age.

Let’s remember Joseph. He was betrayed by his own brothers and thrown into a deep well to die. He was then sold into slavery, later black mailed and betrayed, yet later in God’s time as Joseph visioned, Joseph became a great leader and helper of his people. Joseph had doubts and anguish, but God saved him and made him great through his valleys.

Let’s remember David. The young boy who slayed the giant with three rocks. The boy who became one of the most well known Kings in the bible. The man after God’s own heart. The majority writer of the Psalms. Yet while he was a King he sinned greatly with adultery and had his mistresses husband killed in the front lines. David was a man and a leader of great passion. Some Christian psychologists believe that David also suffered from what is now called BiPolar disorder. Yet he became one of the greatest leaders known, and a man that was told to be after God’s own heart. He was not perfect, he fell into sin. He was human.

Let’s remember Samson. A man of great strength. A Godly warrior. Yet he fell into sin with the trickery of Delilah. Delilah tricked Samson three times. Samson’s source of strength was associated to his long hair. He was tricked by Delilah and his hair was cut. So by his hair being cut, his strength was drained. Yet God granted him one last act of great strength in Samson’s end. Samson still honored God even though his strength was taken. His strength came from God.

There are many more examples of broken, imperfect men and women who had great faith, times of great valleys, disasters, and great loss who did great things for God and the cause for Christ. Look at the Disciples, and Paul. All imperfect men. Paul used to be Saul of Tarsus before he was knocked off his “high horse”. Saul killed and tortured Christians. Yet when Paul “saw the light:, Paul did absolutely amazing and eternal things for God and the cause for Christ.

Let’s look at our Savior; God manifested in human form, born of a virgin.  He who took on our sins, sitting at the right hand of God interceding for us.  A man who did not sin, yet wept for us, and died a very painful, harsh, humiliating death.  All for us, yet while we were sinners, Jesus Christ died for you and me.

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Let’s look at the second part of the first verse; “…,let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth easily beset us…” To me and my understanding this is the weight of worry, anxiety, stress, depression, regret, bitterness, hate, and sin. We are told to lay it aside. Take it off our shoulders and put it behind us.

The third and last part of the first verse, “…, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” To me and my understanding this is to launch life with purpose, and perseverance and gain endurance knowing our race is our life. It is the daily destination we make and that we are to finish it, and finish it well.

The second verse to me provides a picture of Jesus Christ in what he did for us and that we should look to Him for strength and as an example of the sacrificial lamb that was slain for our sins, and transgressions. He endured the cross and suffering dieing for you and me, rose from the dead and sits on the right hand of God making intercession for us.

The third verse expounds more for us to consider what our Savior went through, and for us not be “wearied and faint in your minds.”

These examples are some of the reasons these verses in Hebrews are my favorite. I have seen and experienced many troubles, loss, anguish, shame, and much guilt. I lost hope, even questioned my faith. Yet God delivered me, he never left me, and he healed me. I am looking forward to my future and the life and future of my children.

Let go of the weights of this world, and give them to Jesus and be free. Live with abundance in your faith in Jesus and our Lord.  Be free, bee happy, be passionate every day.

What is your favorite verse(s). Share them with me on this blog. I would love very much to hear them and your testimonies.

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Blessings,

DW
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