It Rains on the Just and Unjust

Sometimes it's really hard to watch someone that you might consider to be an undeserving person get something in their life that you really want as well. I can't tell you how many times I've watched someone I personally felt did not work as hard, or did not appreciate something a much, get that thing that I so badly wanted. Life can really feel unfair at times.

It got me thinking about Matthew 5:45, which states "that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes the sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and unjust."

We are all loved, despite our sins. And, it's very easy to minimize the severity of our own sins, while at the same time make the sins of those around us out to be massive, and so much worse than our own. The truth is, that a sin is still a sin. And, we must live by God's law even if we see those around us doing something we consider to be worse. We are not being graded on a curve. Those who sin less than others are still sinning. We must remember that God loves all of us, despite our sins. If we are truly followers we should be doing no less than God does. We should forgive those who don't know any better. We should be unselfish, kind, gentle, long-suffering, and giving.

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The Taste of Fall

All of a sudden it’s fall. It’s like a switch was flipped. The nights are cooler (well, I think they’re down right cold) and the days are shorter. I’m wearing light jackets, and thoroughly enjoying the new trench coat the I picked up back in August. Today I had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season. And, it was amazing. I’m so excited that fall is here. I just love all the spices and flavors in fall seasonal food. I’m looking forward to trying out some very delicious looking recipes that I’ve been saving for cooler weather, and partaking in some fall-ish activties. I just hope it doesn’t get too cold too soon!

Don't Lose Focus

I realized lately that I’ve started to lose my drive and focus when it comes to personal growth and improvement. I hit, what felt like a major milestone a couple weeks ago, and I think in a way I felt like I could take a break. And, while a break is ok, my “breaks” tend to last too long, or I simply stop entirely. I recognize that I need to keep going on my current path. Because, if I stop now, it could set me back. And, I’m so tired of being set back, and being left behind. What are those things that you’ve been putting off? What is something that is undone in your life? Get on it girl! Even if you don't finish the task, start it today !

Happy November!

It is officially November, so you know what that means. Holiday preparations are now in full swing. I’ve been told I’m so organized I’m boring, but making lists, forward thinking and planning helps with managing my stress levels. There is just so much to do, think about, and keep track of! I have about 5 lists going right now. It’s crazy. What’s most exciting is that since I’ve moved to a house, my family and I will have more room to spread out and relax at Thanksgiving. I always get so nervous that everything won’t work out, or people won’t have a good time. But, no matter how much I worry, it always works out in the end. Here’s to a happy, healthy, and relatively stress free holiday season!

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