Saturday, September 8

The Strength and Courage Derived From Love: I Need It and Am Experiencing It

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
 while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
 - Lao Tzu
     The dreaded moment has arrived. I have to do something that is perhaps the most difficult thing I will do all year. Got your curiosity?

     I've been gripped with fear---not typical feelings for this innkeeper.  I've surrounded myself with the support of the many who care for me.  This action is something I must do.

     I'll let you know how I come out from this event. In the meantime, your prayers are dearly welcomed. And this I know...........

     God can do for me what I can't do for myself.

     I'm loved by many.

     If I keep placing one foot in front of the other, the scenery will change.

     Peace comes not from the absence of conflict (or trial) but from our ability to cope with it (I've been doing the best I can, but I am found lacking, at this moment).

     I am not my circumstances.

     Having loving, supportive friends is incredibly helpful, especially, during this time I'm going through.

     If I keep my face towards the sun I won't see much of darkness.

     Understanding is the boobie prize.  :)

     I walk by faith, not sight.

     Did I say I'm loved by many? (I am, still, this is a rough time.)

     My present challenges gives me the chance to revisit past issues in a deeper way and allows me to challenge old thoughts.

      I am in God's care, wanting to go with the flow---His will for my life.  I want Him to direct my attention to what he would have me to be.

      I'll check in with you later. In the meantime, your support and prayers are valued.

                       The Innkeeper

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Quotes from the Posts

"I'm mindful that our thoughts affect the words we use, our words influence our actions, our actions shape our character and our character determines our destiny."

From "My Character Determines My Destiny." To read it, please click here.

"Progress not perfection, is better than no progress at all, especially when we're trying to rid ourselves from unwelcome dragons that dwell within the closets of our soul."

From, "Still Learning" which, within four days, became the most popular post
written. To read it, please click here.

"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its trouble, but it does empty today of its strength"
From the post: "Life Is Not a Correspondence Program." Click here to read it.

"Even though we cannot control our circumstances, we can control how we choose to respond to them."

From, "Handling Stress and Dealing With an Emotional Bully."Click here to read this post.

"Nope, being busy isn't exciting. Boring is good. Because boring is not boring; boring is being healthy, living a balanced life that has serenity"

From: "Do You Know What It Means If You Are Too Busy?" For more, please click here.

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