Top 5 regrets people make on their deathbed

If you read this, means you still have time to change something.

The list is made by a nurse, who worked for years taking care of the dying.

"When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again. Here are the most common five:

1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.

This was the most common regret of all. When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people have had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made.

It is very important to try and honour at least some of your dreams along the way. From the moment that you lose your health, it is too late. Health brings a freedom very few realise, until they no longer have it.

2. I wish I didn't work so hard.

This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children's youth and their partner's companionship. Women also spoke of this regret. But as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.

By simplifying your lifestyle and making conscious choices along the way, it is possible to not need the income that you think you do. And by creating more space in your life, you become happier and more open to new opportunities, ones more suited to your new lifestyle.

3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.

Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.

We cannot control the reactions of others. However, although people may initially react when you change the way you are by speaking honestly,in the end it raises the relationship to a whole new and healthier level. Either that or it releases the unhealthy relationship from your life. Either way, you win.

4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.

Often they would not truly realise the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved.Everyone misses their friends when they are dying.
It is common for anyone in a busy lifestyle to let friendships slip.But when you are faced with your approaching death, the physical details of life fall away. People do want to get their financial affairs in order if possible. But it is not money or status that holds the true importance for them. They want to get things in order more for the benefit of those they love. Usually though, they are too ill and weary to ever manage this task. It is all comes down to love and relationships in the end. That is all that remains in the final weeks,love and relationships.

5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.

This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realise until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called 'comfort' of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have sillyness in their life again.
When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again,long before you are dying. "

By Bonnie Ware

Dream FAR

God is holding this Universe, yet He let us choose for ourselves. He puts in front of us different possibilities, or apparent impossibilities and in the end we are the ones who make the choice.

He wants the best for our lives, and if there’s bumps on our way it must be a reason for those. He might want to tell you something by that. Imagine there is a rod between choices and mistakes. And it’s never smooth. Go and ask people around you. “Did you see that coming or it was unexpected?” At one point I’m sure they must’ve felt some bumps. It was probably God trying to warn them. There’s a thing call ignorance that can make the road smooth for you, but it will only help you experience the fall sooner.

Things happen for a reason, if one time you think it was coincidence, at least open your eyes at the second and third and forth…because our God is a merciful and patient Father, but in the end the decision is ours. Even after we fall He is kind enough to show us a way out and to give us a new beginning. This time, make it worth. Let Him guide you and teach you how to dream far and how to live the life He has in mind for you.

Don’t settle for small, dream far.

WHEN ALL MEANS FAIL

In the memory of David Wilkerson, this week devotional is his last post on the blog.

http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/view/devotions

To believe when all means fail is exceedingly pleasing to God and is most acceptable. Jesus said to Thomas, “You have believed because you have seen, but blessed are those that do believe and have not seen” (John 20:29).

Blessed are those who believe when there is no evidence of an answer to prayer—who trust beyond hope when all means have failed.

Someone has come to the place of hopelessness—the end of hope—the end of all means. A loved one is facing death and doctors give no hope. Death seems inevitable. Hope is gone. The miracle prayed for is not happening.

That is when Satan’s hordes come to attack your mind with fear, anger, overwhelming questions: “Where is your God now? You prayed until you had no tears left. You fasted. You stood on promises. You trusted.”

Blasphemous thoughts will be injected into your mind: “Prayer failed. Faith failed. Don’t quit on God—just do not trust him anymore. It doesn’t pay!”

Even questioning God’s existence will be injected into your mind. These have been the devices of Satan for centuries. Some of the godliest men and women who ever lived were under such demonic attacks.

To those going through the valley and shadow of death, hear this word: Weeping will last through some dark, awful nights—and in that darkness you will soon hear the Father whisper, “I am with you. I cannot tell you why right now, but one day it will all make sense. You will see it was all part of my plan. It was no accident. It was no failure on your part. Hold fast. Let me embrace you in your hour of pain.”

Beloved, God has never failed to act but in goodness and love. When all means fail—his love prevails. Hold fast to your faith. Stand fast in his Word. There is no other hope in this world.

by David Wilkerson | April 27, 2011

We're also supporting one of his ministries :

http://pleasepassthebread.org/

Only because of Him

As kids, we used to be more excited about Easter. It was a special day.

As adults we might go through the day knowing that is Easter but not feeling anything different. It’s like you know it should be special but it’s not. We definitely have an advantage though, we can understand the meaning of what we’re celebrating and we can rejoice like kids.

Today, be thankful for your freedom. And know, that ONLY because of Jesus you can have it.

Christ is risen!

Prioritize your thoughts

Did you ever miss school or work because of an emotional problem? Well, I did. And not just once.

When I say emotional problem, I mean something related to the way we think. Not a visual circumstance just thoughts. That doesn’t sound like an excuse or anything important but they are powerful. Sometimes they cut your energy and you are not in the mood for things, sometimes they even determine the way you feel - health wise.

As a girl especially I notice I let different thoughts decide my day, and that’s not always smart, especially when you are missing important moments in life or you don’t get to enjoy them even if you’re present.

I think the majority of boys are more capable of taking one thing at the time and focus on it, rather than be all over the place. Sometimes I wish I can do that, I wish I can watch a movie without thinking of my grocery list, or what else I need to do later on that day.

This can be very important as a teenager. I remember missing moments with my dear ones just because I was sad that some guy didn’t gave me attention or that girl looked weird at me.

I wish in that moment I would’ve been like…ok, let’s see: I have an amazing family, I have awesome friends, today I woke up healthy, I had food on the table, I get to buy a new dress today..and..that guy doesn’t like me back. Hm…so should I cry today or should I celebrate something?

Do you see where the balance inclines? It was definitely not the end of the world as I thought.

So here is my advice : If you can’t control your thoughts, prioritize them. Choosing the right thoughts first, would make the bed ones lose ground and eventually leave.

I am convinced that no matter what happens to us in this life, there is at least One good thought, that deserve our attention and the first place in our minds, and that is:

We are God's children and

we're gonna spend an Eternity with Him without worries.

Just chill

Driving through the hills on a rainy day. Some areas were flooded, everybody was inside, either their homes or cars, trying to get to the destination as soon as possible.

Because we may like rain, but only from our windows.

The most relaxed creatures i saw in those moments, were the cows. They had no problem staying outside eating, like it was some kind of outdoor party going on.

And i thought, hm..i bet after they are done eating they will return for the night in the shelter and tomorrow they're gonna start over.

Millions of thoughts and worries would rise up from the people passing by, but nothing from the cows. And i am wondering, how come they know they're gonna be fine? I wish i could have the confidence that animals have. And we are much more important for our Creator.

It's all right to get busy, to run here and there, preparing what we need to live. But there is a limit. And after we pass that limit, we only get more stressed.

Like there is a time and place for everything, there has to be a time for us just to relax and enjoy what we've done.

Jesus said He will bless the work of our hands. Does anybody out there still believe that?

There is a time when we have to let it go. If you already put all you have in doing something, overworking it doesn't help.

There is a time to say "Lord, i've done the work, now it's all in Your hands to provide for me."

We need peace of mind to survive, not only food and shelter.

What do you think it will happen with our crops, if after we plant the seeds, we are walking around all day long on it, to see if there's any results?

Nothing will come out , we have to step away after we plant the seed and give it some time.

As my mom says, a human being needs 8 hours of work, 8 hours of relaxing and doing things that we like, and 8 hours of sleep. Now i know for most of us this would be in a perfect world, and sometimes it might not even depend on us entirely. But we need to consider it once in a while.

Overworking yourself it might bring you more money, but if you continue like that you might end up spending them on recovery. Is that worth it?

I'm talking about at least one hour a day where you can let all your worries outside. And don't worry, they won't go anywhere. One hour to do something that you enjoy without stressing.

Today choose not to care about the rain of problems, and what others think about you, and what's gonna happen tomorrow, and go take a walk or just watch on the window cars passing by , not only it will recharge your batteries but you'll get new ideas about how to be more efficient in what you do.

God answers your prayers even after you forgot what you asked

Because He likes to be faithful

He's simple, but oh so complicated in the same time.

But His purpose is not to bring confusion,

His scent bring things to light.

He's there to blow some more life

When our bodies are tired and dry.

And every time i fell and didn't hurt,

I wans't any special..

I was just caught but didn't know.

And even if you never prayed,

but you are safe now

Be thankful today,

He answered anyway.

Keep Japan in your prayers

Stay Special

In everything you do, stay away from mediocrity. Don’t take that road.

Even if you do the same thing as a thousand other people do, you can still do it differently.

There’s still place for being “unique” because you’re unique.

I don’t like mediocrity. There’s nothing bad in wanting to be ahead of the crowd, to be the best at what you do etc. the reason why I don’t like it is because it’s BORING.

Mediocre thinking is : ”I am doing things this way because there’s no other way, everybody does it this way so why bother?”

Did you know that the word mediocre means “halfway up the mountain” in Latin?

So you may be thinking you’ve reached your highest level but you are actually just halfway up the mountain. That would be a funny picture for someone who’s watching . You complain that you’ve ended your journey when you still have, half to climb. You think you’re moving but if you took the mediocre road, that just goes in a circle around the mountain, it’s not gonna get you any higher. Soon you’ll be so good at it, that your sense to explore will vanish.

I believe it’s possible to find something new every day that makes life more interesting and better.

So whatever you do, stay special !

When engulfed by the terror of tempestuous sea

“When engulfed by the terror of tempestuous sea

Unknown waves before you roll

At the end of doubt and peril is eternity

Thought fear and conflict seize your soul

When surrounded by the blackness of the darkest night

Oh how lonely death can be

At the end of this long tunnel is a shining light

For death is swallowed up in victory

But just think of stepping on shore

And finding it heaven

Of touching a hand and finding it God’s

Of breathing new air and finding it celestial

Of waking up in glory and finding it home. ”

Don Wyrtzen and L.E.Singer, “Finally Home”

December - Silence Your Doubts

If you want to change things starting next year,

you should start with changing thinking.

If your doubts become destructive

and leads you to believe

things that are not true,

God wants to silence them.

November - Worries?

I just noticed that the way things works in my life are a little bit different.

I can wait for months and months for a change, and almost despair, and out of the sudden – BOOM-.

Things are changing in more than one areas, I like to think about this times that God is taking me on His wings and I go through life flying for a while. And then He let me walk in the dust some more, teach me a few things and when I can’t go on, He takes me on His wings again. And when He does that, all my worries goes away, and of course, new worries can come up with the new change, but I try to at least enjoy the ride. What comforts me is His faithfulness, He always knows what He’s doing. He always shows up at the right time.

• Worries are natural, don't let them eat your life though.
• Worries makes us week, feed your mind with positive thoughts to stay strong.
• "Remember that 90% of what you worry about never happens."
• All your worries run away when you recognize that there's nothing impossible for God.
• Sometimes your vision is not clear because you worry too much. Being positive opens new doors.

October - Marriage

We just celebrated our 1st year Anniversary. I don’t have a lot of experience yet,

but I can tell you a few things about the most wonderful year in my life.

You might say, oh, you’re still newly weds, wait a couple more years and then we’ll see.

I think the secret is in keeping the beginners principles.

They are different from couple to couple, I’m gonna talk about a few basics ones:

• Don’t ever yell at each other, unless you’re in the bathroom with the fan on and you want to be heard when you say “I love you”.
• At the end of the day, go to bed in peace, try to at least clarify the problem if not resolve it.
• Ask first, be mad after (if it’s still the case). Don’t let your imagination assume. Most of the times you got the wrong impression.
• Take time to go on dates. Dress up, go see a movie, have an ice cream, take a walk.
• If something is bothering you, the first person to talk about is your spouse not your friends.
• Don’t embarrass each other in public.
• Unexpected notes or gifts are always welcome.
• Discuss future dreams and pray together.
• One of my favorites words are : “Today is gonna be great.” Even when you spend your days apart, just hearing that gives you a new perspective.
• I'm sure you've heard this one before, but it doesn't hurt to practice it today - Love your spouse like there's no tomorrow !
• Never stop kissing passionately.
• Try to discover something new in your partner every day.Don't think you know everything otherwise it gets boring.
• Take really good care of your family. When everything around you is falling apart you'll still have what you need to be happy.
• You want your marriage fresh? - Keep God in the house.
• Even if you said " I love you " at the wedding it's still nice to hear it everyday.

Marriage is not about getting comfortable, is about fighting every day.

Marriage is not for people who can live together, but for those who can't live without one another.

September - Appreciation

• You'd be surprised to find out, that what you put in the trash today is actually valuable for someone. I'm not saying to hold on to things that you don't need anymore, but at least find someone who would be glad to have them.
• Don't wait too much to say a simple "thank You".

• It's easier to appreciate if you take time to understand first. Yeah, it's always easier to criticize and talk like you know everything when the truth is sometimes we're so ignorant we don't even wanna know before we talk.
• This life is just a second comparing to the eternity i'm gonna spend with my Lord at Home.I still need to appreciate it. Because in this second is the secret to get there.
• Enjoy what you have. Just because something is good for your neighbor it doesn't mean is good for you too. And believe me you don't wanna feel it on your skin. So be careful what you pray for, because not everything is good for you as well. We are different people and we deal different with things.Sometimes you don't have what you want because you're not able yet to handle it.
• When was the last time you were thankful for how wonderful God made you? You don't have to go ask someone's opinion about this. You just have to listen to your Creator.
• Appreciation doesn't always means to hold tight. Sometimes it means to give. If we're talking about things, then let's say if you appreciate them means you keep them right? But if you want to show appreciation, usually you give.
• Don't despise slow beginnings. Be patient. If you'd have it right away, you won't appreciate it as much.

August - Be You !

Why you should be yourself? ..in case you didn't know

• When you're afraid to be yourself, the world is missing one more person.
• The true self confidence comes from knowing your Creator and letting Him tell you who you are every day. 'Cause only with Royal thoughts you can conquer every army.
• Being yourself has really nothing to do with what others think about you, so stop stressing about it. Though there are some people you can be more 'you' around them, I call those friends.
• Who's gonna be you if you're busy copying someone else?
• We get so fired up for things just because they're "cool" that we forget to think about the consequences. Make sure that what you stand for, really represents you.
• "Eyes that look are common, Eyes that SEE are rare." J.O.Sanders
• "Don't spend you're life standing at the complaint counter." John L. Mason
• It's worth making progress with who you are, even if it's not noticeable on the outside.Put time in that area not in creating an image, because images always fade and someday it will reveal who you really are.
• Uncomfortable situations molds your character.Don't run away from them.

All of you out there trying to be someone, don't sacrifice the real you for the image other people would like to see. Paint your own path and one day, they'll get it.

July - Proverbs

Everybody can use at least one smart advice per day, so this month i'm taking them out from Proverbs.

Another possible interpretation of the proverbs chosen:

You can consider yourself gifted in many ways, but what use if you're not using those gifts to benefit those around you?

You don't have to have an answer for everything. Sometimes the smartest thing to do is to shut up.

A woman is twice more beautiful when she does not stress to reveal all about her at once.

Be careful who you blame when is actually your fault.

It's honorable to hold yourself from getting into fights.

Make sure you forgive when you say you do, and don't hold the ashes inside, one day they will fire up again.

You can make sure you have a place to live or food to eat, but if you're not taking care of your heart, you'll get nowhere.
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"Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give."

"Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue."

"Like a gold rind in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion."

"A man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the Lord."

"It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel."

"Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends."

"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life."

June - Decisions

• When other people have to take decisions that affects you too, you should have peace knowing that if you prayed for your leaders, no matter what they'll decide is not going to block your path in becoming what you're suppose to.
• If you don't know exactly your destination, at least you have an idea of where you DON'T wanna be, so keep taking good decisions and eventually you'll end up where your place is.
• There's Someone who wants the best for all of us and He can actually do something about it.
• Christ's decision to carry our punishment can save us all. Depends what we decide.
• "Decide what you wanna choose to love and then love what you have decided."
• Sometimes we decide what we let ourselves to feel.
• The best decision i ever made was to trust God unconditionally, even those days when i don't understand what He's doing.
• Some decisions are hard to make.But prayer never mislead anyone.
• "Your life can be different. But don't think it will be different if you continue to do things exactly the same as you always have."

May - Why I love Jesus?

I can honestly say that i love Jesus because He first loved me.There's no doubt this is one of the main reasons.

And then, there's million others, and the list is still growing.

For example today i love Him for reminding me i am free, and i should take advantage more of the fact that i live

in a place where i am free to live for Him.

These are a few other reasons that i thought this month:

-Because He never failed me. NEVER. There were times when i thought He didn't answer my prayers, but in time i found

out why it was best for me not to have a certain thing, or not to go somewhere.

-Because He's the only one who can bring peace in the middle of chaos.

My heart was in chaos so many times, and in the middle of desperation, i tried to run from the problem,

to pretend i'm all right, to eat more chocolate, other things that i thought it would bring peace back.

It might work for short while, but the real peace came from Him, from His promises.

-Because He knows the best how to surprise me.

-I love my Maker for giving me a new breath of life every time i need it.

-Because He's a great dad.

-Because even if He has all the wealth and power, desires to hang out with us.

It's amazing that the Creator of the Universe enjoies our company.He longs for us to sit in His presence.

And even if we know that His love will stay the same no matter where we choose to be, i prefer to make Him smile.

April - Challenges

I wouldn't be where I am without having challenges along the way.
I wouldn't dream what I dream,
I wouldn't be who I am.
It's something about being challenged that gives me life, it's something in struggle that helps me see better that I can actually fly.
We are not always in the mood to climb mountains, but if you just stay in the valleys, you're limiting the view, the opportunities.When the wind of change is blowing, don't run or stay against it, but catch the opportunity to ride it.
When life doesn't challenge you, challenge yourself. When you're not facing any mountain, make one - out of faith and dedication.And if you fall, fall on your knees.
You can do so much more when you're not afraid of losing. You can win the war even if you lost a battle.You received the breath of life. The Creator is challenging you , He says : I dare you to win ! ..because you can..

Lizzy wrote me about her experiences, and the attitude we should have when we encounter challenges.

" My prayer for New Years was : 'God, i walked with You in the past and i saw Your hand everywhere, and i felt you really close, but this year i want more, i wanna feel you even more and i want more victories together." I said this prayer with much love and passion. A few incredible days has passed, everything was wonderful and i was feeling closer to heaven.One day, i decided not to go to school. I was heading to the kitchen and usually i pay attention, but i was wearing a large blouse and it got caught in the pan with hot oil who spilled on my right foot through my clothes, causing a very deep wound. I can't describe the pain i felt. In that moment, when everybody was agitated around me to go get medicine, i thought about others who have to live with this pain everyday and i was just thankful. I hopped in one foot to the laptop, i opened it in a hurry and i played one of my favorite songs : Paul Wickham – You're Beautiful.
I start singing while i couldn't control my tears. I was just thankful it wasn't worse. For a month i had to wear my older sister's shoes, because they were bigger and i was limping.Sometimes when my dad couldn't give me a ride to the college, at the end of the day my foot was swollen. I appreciated even more the fact that I'm healthy and that i was born healthy. Now the pain is gone and i can barely see the scar.
It was the time for the exams at the college, and I had received scholarships for having a good gpa. The results where the way i expected, i was going to the tests believing and i was returning happy. God was using me as a witness for my classmates. I felt wiser and i was growing spiritually. One day, after a great experience with God i felt full of joy. I was getting ready for the hardest test. I had to go at the doctor and i only had one day to learn. I went at the test and i got out really happy. After a few days i found out i didn't pass the test. It was devastating, especially for someone who had good grades and in the situation where, because of university profile i couldn't work in the same time . I am very ambitious and used to work for what i need.I was embarrassed to ask money from my parents, even when they would give it to me, it was hard to accept. I cried, but i understood, God wanted me to depend totally on Him. It wasn't easy, but i accepted it. I tried to conquer with a thankful attitude , as Paulus Veres, a missionary taught me a few years ago. He said :”In every hard moment, pray and thank God and bless His plan for your life.” In those moments, i was praising Him in my prayers, and i learned a lot doing that. The results? Incredible. Even I'm careful with how i spend money, they got to an end eventually and i was refusing to tell my parents about that. I was nervous but i remembered God is my Shepard i will not be in need. And His provisions never ends.
Other problems came too, but all together brought me into a total dependency of God. There was no challenge without purpose. I was victorious, my friends asked me about my experiences with God every time, they are willing to know what happened. I still have unanswered prayers, wishes, but now I'm patient and without fear. No matter how painful it will be, He'll be there whispering :”I will never leave you or forsake you” and He'll give me strength to move forward, discovering the real purpose in life, the real fulfillment.
I love life spent with God. Through challenges and troubles, He brought me the biggest accomplishment and joy.

March – About Feelings

When you touch something that’s really hot, your nerves communicates to your brain that it’s dangerous and you immediately respond. The same way, God may reveal to us through how we feel about something. He’ll let you know when to proceed and when to stay away.

Being able to feel makes us different from other creatures. More than just a sense, we guide ourselves by feelings in order to reach our goals. Trusting God’s sovereignty on your way there, He’ll give you cool ideas and visible directions. Other times, He fires a passion that it’s impossible to miss, you may hide it but it will still follow you.

Just be receptive and observe yourself, observe how your heart responds in different situations. You will begin to know yourself more, to figure what drives you and what doesn’t. After a while, you’ll find that very unique thing that only you can bring in this world. When you live for what you’ve being created for, happiness and power to go on no matter what , will be some of your new companions.

• God is a reality, not a temporal feeling.
• The greatest feeling is when He catches you.
• They say you cannot command your heart, and it’s true. But you can direct it..
• Not all feelings are deceiving, sometimes God is talking to us through emotions.
• To be able to admit what you feel takes a lot of courage, but no matter what it is, because of that, you’re strong.

February - The Beauty of Life

I know life has its ups and downs,
I know there can’t always be happiness and sunshine
I know there’s a lot of sorrow too
But nothing compares to those times when God overwhelms you
You’ve prayed for a long time for things, waiting for His time…
Not knowing if you should take the problem in your hands or wait some more…
And one night, when your not expecting, it starts to rain,
With little answers to your prayers,
a realization like successfully installing a program on the computer…
Nothing big right? But from that point you just know in your heart He’s gonna start blessing you,
I noticed, that this change usually comes when I long in my heart about His presence, trying to know Him more, to see what He thinks about what’s happening in the world now, to hear His voice…its not always easy to feel Him , it’s about remaining faithful even in those times when you don’t.
And daily with Him, life makes sense...and it’s beautiful.

• "Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life." ecc.7:12

• I don't know the story of your life but I'm sure there was at least one time when you thought, oh I'm so lucky to be alive, to breath, to experience this journey. Take that moment and spread it in every breath, it's worth rejoicing.

• Focus on your victories and keep a good attitude about things for a better future. Rejoice and be thankful for the little things and at the end of the day, you'll be able to say you had an amazing one.

• "If only you would prepare your heart, and lift up your hands to Him in prayer! Get rid of your sins, and leave iniquity behind you. Then your face will brighten with innocence. You will be strong and FREE of FEAR. Your life will be brighter then the noonday." job 11

• 'Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.' K.B

• "Then, when it seems we will never smile again, Life comes back."

• Secret for a wonderful life : "I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14:27

January - "Change"

The beginning of a new year is also an opportunity to start over. Either with new or old projects, that needs a fresh start.

One of my goals this year is to choose a subject for each month and during that period, post on Facebook thoughts, quotes, your comments, and at the end of the month to put them all together and write a little story on the blog.

The first subject was about Change.

“The key to change... is to let go of fear.” R.C.

"It's ok if you don't know what do you want to become, or what do you want to have in the future as long as you know what kind of man do you want to be.Character takes work too." From a story that i heard today.

I remember this story was exactly what i needed to hear, because sometimes i really didn't know what to answer when people were asking me, what do you want to become, where do you see yourself in 10 years. I have dreams of course, but nothing specific.I'm pretty much, flexible.

When it comes to my character, I know that I don't wanna stay. I wanna adventure into gaining more wisdom, peace, growing more in love and in being a blessing to others.

As my husband always says : " You know how not to get there." If you don't have a map for where you want to go, keep taking good decision and by avoiding the opposite you'll get at the destination.

With change comes change.The question is how do we face them.

The outside transformation brings changes on the inside. Also, when you transform on the inside, there will be visible changes on the outside too.

Sometimes you have to run to see things moving. Sometimes it takes a leap of faith to accept changes.

Little things build big dreams. You won't be able to see if you accomplished something, only after hard work, a little bit every day. But other times, changes just hits you. When that happens, you have to take small leaps of faith every day, in order to survive it.

There is a time of our lives when you love through all the changes, and it gets better and better. It's called Marriage.

This is my favorite. I heard about it a few times and i couldn’t believe it until I got to experiment on my own. And the most wonderful thing about changes in Marriage, they can be bad or good, but it still gets better, because friendships grows through hard times.

We're all transformed every day, different situations or people are shaping us, it's a pretty unsecure ground when you think about what will we become. Make sure you stay around good things to reach a stable shape at the end, integrity.

Here I thought about sometimes without even notice, just because we live in a certain environment or have a certain habit, that will change us, and not always in good. That’s why it’s good to be careful where you go and what you do, cause you might think you’re strong to keep your integrity but there’s still little foxes that will ruin it.

Synonyms for change: " To change is to make a material difference so that the thing is distinctly different from what it was: to change one's opinion. To alter is to make some partial change, as in appearance, but usually to preserve the identity." hmm...

This was from the Dictionary, I knew I’ll find something interesting in the definition.

I belive that when God take over your life, you will be totally different from what you were. He will change your identity. I like though how He still keeps our personalities different. Is like we are His flock , we are all sheeps but different colors, it’s gotta be interesting 

Don't be afraid of change.It can only come from 2 directions: you or something else/ someone else. It's much easier when the Father of the Universe orchestrates that 'else'.

When problems hits and you only see bad things coming from that, if your in His hands, He knows what He’s doing, any change will be for good. I can’t promise you everything is gonna be perfect, I can promise you though that at the end it will turn out good for you, someway or another, when you live for God He will take care of that.

When you change, make it visible.It might help someone to see that it's possible.

When you make a decision, do it with all your heart, if you wanna let go an addiction or other thing that it’s not good for your life, do it radically. Don;t decieve your dear ones with in vain appearances, make it visible. You might encourage others in the same situation. They need to know it’s hope.

New beginnings

At the end of a year , there's just 2 seconds that separate the end of something and the beginning of something new.
Which reminds me that every end has another beginning. Every door closed has at least a window open.Sometimes is not happenning the next second, but it will.
I wish you for the new year patience and eyes to see that is a purpose even in endings.

Song For a Waiting Heart

Part I - The Guest

Coming earlier than the main guest, I think I treated Jesus like a visitor in my heart. I didn’t realize that the feast could have already started.

He already came, who am I waiting for?

Why did I treat Him like He was unwanted? Why did I speak to Him only just to be polite, and why was my attention on the window?

The One who had to come,… came!

If not, He is just a calling away.

Everything that teems outside is agony.

Come back to the table and give honor to the King! He is yearning for your attention.

I was invited recently in her house, I thought only for dinner, but she told me I could stay forever.

Wow!..I rejoiced exceedingly , I waited for so long to be invited.

I loved her, I missed her so much but I didn’t want to be rude and rush into her house, I just knocked to the door sometimes.

Well… one night she opened. First time unsure, but I was accepted. She had tears in her eyes, trying to hide them at the beginning, but while talking she revealed her heart to Me. It had been broken into tiny little pieces. I asked her if she wanted and had the patience to make it whole again.

Her heart was so broken, that the only way to recover it was for me to hold her in My hands. From that day on She had to keep Me near.

Don’t worry, I told her. People around you will see from Me, just that much you will let them see.

Beautiful months had passed by, I felt wonderful in her house. I helped her clean every corner. I discovered other parts that needed to be clean, that she didn’t know about.

We kept a mood of continual celebration even though outside sometimes there were storms and strong winds tossed the house.

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Lately, she hasn’t come to say “Good morning”. Last night she forgot to tell me “Good night”.. she is looking out the window often, lost somewhere far.

She’s walking restlessly around the house..something is bothering her.

very recently she has left me to eat by myself. I feel forgotten, plus she doesn’t talk to me…I feel like crying.

Seems she expected someone, she told me once about this person, I promised her he has the transport provided and I take care by myself about his maturing but she can’t wait. She is going on the streets, keeps looking to see if he is coming. The neighbors lied to her that she couldn’t be happy until he came… but all she could ever wanted is already inside. I don’t understand why she is looking for him, like she would even recognize him. She would want to pick one of the people walking on the street, I told her to wait, to trust me..

She is tired. She doesn’t even wanna come inside to take a break… I’m in charge anyway. She left me a few times in control, but she kept intervening.

Daughter, let me finish what I’ve started. Trust in the hands that renew your heart, there’s no broken pieces, see? I’ve molded another one meanwhile. Take care now, cause it only recognize the comfort of the Creator. Don’t rack your brain with Prince Charming. Let’s celebrate. Meanwhile I shape him and I direct his steps, he won’t miss your house. Pay attention to My Voice, this is the only way to hear him knocking, this is the only way to distinguish it from others who go from door to door and knock, pretending to be Prince Charming, but actually they are disguised frogs.

I love you, can you hear Me?”