Life and It's Opportunities

While several states are having snow storms we've been having quite a bit of sun lately. It's still pretty chilly but the sun does warm your body when you're out in it. This was such a very pretty day ... and stopping at Pagliacci for pizza was icing on the cake.

Every morning, when I wake up, the first thing I do is say my thankful prayers to God. Every morning, I pay attention to how my body is feeling and how I'm doing mentally. This is when I'm most grateful that my anxiety is definitely under control and I humbly give thanks for that.

We all see things differently and I'm not one bit ashamed or embarrassed to talk about my anxiety or depression issues. These two disorders are extremely common. I chose to take medication for these two disorders because I need to be 100% functional, to have a clear mind to raise my children and be able to do my other responsibilities. However, I don't give all the credit to that blue pill I take. It's because of Jesus that I'm able to handle this disorder. His word gives me peace of mind.

Some people may roll their eyes whenever God is mentioned. Or they think they've heard it all before. It is not at all cliché when I say that He is always near and wants the best for His children. It is the plain and simple truth.

I love to read. Since November I've immersed myself in Self-help and religious books more than ever before. I enjoy writing down things that stand out to me. Learning God's word is a forever learning process. What I've found true and what works for me has been to practice depending on Him for support and power. You've got to believe He's giving you that power. Surrender yourself to it.

God doesn't want us to be unhappy or in pain. He created us to enjoy life, beauty. To feel happy in being loved, to accomplish great things ... to enjoy eating great food. My decorating style may be simple but I find it to be beautiful. I want to beautify my surroundings and to create the life I need to move forward.

It has been so surreal to me how my way of thinking has changed in just a few short months. How can that be possible if it wasn't for God alone working His miracles. Those two extremely difficult weeks in late November/early December is when He was working His miracles on me. He was stretching me and used those difficult days to mold me into the image of Christ. I submitted to God's will even in the middle of my difficulties. And now I'm a better person because of it. My husband and kids notice the change and to me that is encouraging.

You must feed your mind as you would your body. To make your mind healthy you must feed it nourishing, wholesome thoughts. Faith thoughts.

Not only am I educating myself and learning how to better take care of myself emotionally and mentally but I am also gaining knowledge for future teachings to my own children and husband or whom ever God puts in my path that needs to hear an encouraging word or two.