Dear friend,
I noticed something today. When I am out for a walk, if I am looking down at the ground, it's hard for me to keep my mind off my problems. But if I am looking up and around at nature and at the beautiful sky, my problems seems to melt away. Try it and tell me what happens.
Have a joyous day,
Maybelline
1 Corinthians 10:28 "For the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof"
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Just be there
Dear friend,
The other day, I sat with a fawn until she passed away. I'm so glad I was there with her at the end. I just pet her and gave her something to drink. I am trying to maintain the perspective in life that it isn't about where I'm headed or where I've been, but where I am in this very moment. Each moment God has placed someone or something in front of me for me to give my love to, even if it is loving and cleaning my home. Do you know what I mean? And yesterday, as sad as that was, that's what He put in front of me so I could show His love to it. And I didn't turn from it, I embraced it and went through it...and I am glad I did.
Mother Teresa opened her clinics in India to give shelter to those who were destined to die in the streets, to offer them comfort in their last days, to let them know someone cares. That helped me understand how important it was for me to stroke that fawn and just be there. And not to turn away from situations that are too painful for me, but to enter in and offer what I can to the moment. There was a oneness, an understanding between that fawn and I, that is hard to explain. I knew I couldn't fix it, but I could pet her, and she thanked me with her eyes.
Have a joyous day,
Maybelline
Isaiah 66:13 "As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you."
The other day, I sat with a fawn until she passed away. I'm so glad I was there with her at the end. I just pet her and gave her something to drink. I am trying to maintain the perspective in life that it isn't about where I'm headed or where I've been, but where I am in this very moment. Each moment God has placed someone or something in front of me for me to give my love to, even if it is loving and cleaning my home. Do you know what I mean? And yesterday, as sad as that was, that's what He put in front of me so I could show His love to it. And I didn't turn from it, I embraced it and went through it...and I am glad I did.
Mother Teresa opened her clinics in India to give shelter to those who were destined to die in the streets, to offer them comfort in their last days, to let them know someone cares. That helped me understand how important it was for me to stroke that fawn and just be there. And not to turn away from situations that are too painful for me, but to enter in and offer what I can to the moment. There was a oneness, an understanding between that fawn and I, that is hard to explain. I knew I couldn't fix it, but I could pet her, and she thanked me with her eyes.
Have a joyous day,
Maybelline
Isaiah 66:13 "As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you."
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Mascara Minutes
Dear friend,
There was a time of trauma in my life when I could barely function day to day, overwhelmed by the prospect of even waking up and getting out of bed. However, during that dark time I began to truly rely on Jesus to get me through. I would ask Him to help me with every daily choice, no matter how large or small, whether it was "What should I have for breakfast, Lord?" or "Mascara or no mascara today?" I lived my life minute by minute, and coined the term "mascara minutes" in my journal. A new freedom slowly emerged within my heart as each moment I asked His advice and He would lead me where He wanted me to go. Sometimes His decision didn't make sense to me or it might not have been something I really wanted to do. I did it anyway, and later (at times, MUCH later), I could see why His Way had been better (MUCH better). Now, I am able to follow His guidance with faith, without having to know His reasons. I trust Him completely. I wish this for you today. That you can let go of trying to figure everything out, place each minute of your life into God's All-Capable Hands, and just relax, knowing He doesn't make mistakes.
Have a joyous day,
Maybelline
Phil 4:7 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
There was a time of trauma in my life when I could barely function day to day, overwhelmed by the prospect of even waking up and getting out of bed. However, during that dark time I began to truly rely on Jesus to get me through. I would ask Him to help me with every daily choice, no matter how large or small, whether it was "What should I have for breakfast, Lord?" or "Mascara or no mascara today?" I lived my life minute by minute, and coined the term "mascara minutes" in my journal. A new freedom slowly emerged within my heart as each moment I asked His advice and He would lead me where He wanted me to go. Sometimes His decision didn't make sense to me or it might not have been something I really wanted to do. I did it anyway, and later (at times, MUCH later), I could see why His Way had been better (MUCH better). Now, I am able to follow His guidance with faith, without having to know His reasons. I trust Him completely. I wish this for you today. That you can let go of trying to figure everything out, place each minute of your life into God's All-Capable Hands, and just relax, knowing He doesn't make mistakes.
Have a joyous day,
Maybelline
Phil 4:7 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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