Be Unique Be Yourself

by Kay Heitsch

Be yourself then you have no competition. ~ Wisdom Quotes ~

Be proud of yourself and how far you have come and never stop pushing to be the best you can be. Our time is limited don't waste it trying to be like someone else.

Today's Bible verse says, "Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it." Psalm 139:14 NLT

We should be thankful we are not like everyone else. We are wonderfully complex. We should be happy to be ourselves and to be the best we can be.

Be yourself then you have no competition.

Contribute To Life

by Kay Heitsch

When you move your focus from competition to contribution...life becomes a celebration. ~ Motivational Quotes ~

We all have a lot to contribute in life whether we know it or not. It seems the more we contribute the better we feel.

Our Bible verse says, "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25:40 NIV

When we do things for others, especially if they can't repay us, we are contributing. We feel good and we feel like life is worth living.

When you move your focus from competition to contribution...life becomes a celebration.

What We Do

by Kay Heitsch

The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have. ~ Vince Lombardi ~

There are a lot of talented people who sit on the sidelines of life. It's important to use the gifts and talents we have. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work.

Our Bible verse says, "Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people" Colossians 3:23

It doesn't matter what we do if we work at it with all of our heart.

The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.

Feelings Change

by Kay Heitsch

Change the way you feel by changing the way you think. ~ Feelings Change Quotes ~

We can't change the way we feel until we change the way we think because our thoughts determine how we feel. So to say we can't help how we feel isn't true. We can control what we think and our feelings will catch up.

Our Bible verse is a good one for this quote. "Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts." Proverb 4:23 GNT

If you're not liking how you're feeling think about what you're thinking about. Change that thought pattern and see how quickly your feelings change.

Change the way you feel by changing the way you think.

Does It Matter?

by Kay Heitsch

Life is short. Do stuff that matters. ~ Deep Life Quotes ~

I found this quote in "Deep Life Quotes". I think it's something to really think about. Are we doing stuff that matters?

Does it matter what we eat? Does it matter if we exercise? Does it matter how we think? Does it matter how we treat people? The list goes on and on...

Our Bible verse says, "Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people." Colossians 3:23

Whatever we do if we're doing it unto the Lord we know that it does matter.

Life is short. Do stuff that matters.

To Heal

by Kay Heitsch

To heal a wound you have to stop touching it. Inspirational Quotes

When our children fall down and skin their knees as parents we always say, "Leave it alone and don't pick the scab off." We tell them this because every time they picked the scab off it would bleed and take longer to heal.

This is true in our emotional lives as well. We have to stop reliving the painful things in our lives that have wounded us over and over if we expect to heal.

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. Psalm 147:3

God will help us heal our wounded hearts when we give our cares and worries to Him. He will heal our broken hearts and bandage up our wounds.

To heal a wound you have to stop touching it.

Uphill Downhill

by Kay Heitsch

You can't climb uphill by thinking downhill thoughts. Attitude Quotes

It's amazing how our attitude about something can move us uphill or downhill. Scott Hamilton stated, "The only disability in life is a bad attitude." I have to agree with Scott.

Our Bible verse is a favorite of mine. Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. Philippians 4:23 GNT

We need to be very careful about how we think. Our life is shaped by our thoughts.

You can't climb uphill by thinking downhill thoughts.

First Day Of Fall

by Kay Heitsch

Notice how the trees do not cling to the leaves. Fall is about releasing the old to make way for the new. ~ First Day Of Fall Quotes ~

I hadn't thought about the trees releasing their leaves to make way for the new before. However, that's exactly why they do. We can't make way for the new things in our lives if we are holding on to some dead things that are not doing us any good.

Our Bible verse says, "For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?" Isaiah 43:19

Something new is starting! We need to open our eyes to see it. Fall is a great time to release the old to make way for the new.

Notice how the trees do not cling to the leaves. Fall is about releasing the old to make way for the new.

The Biggest Source Of Motivation

by Kay Heitsch

The biggest source of motivation are your own thoughts. Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. ~ Motivational Quotes ~

We may have something we would really like to do but we have doubts that we can do it. These doubts can kill the motivation to step out and even try.

I believe if the good Lord puts a dream in you that seems impossible you can do it.

Our Bible verse says, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13 BSB

Motivate yourself! Keep doubt out of your mind knowing Christ will give you the strength to do whatever you need to do.

The biggest source of motivation are your own thoughts. Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.

Outward Things

by Kay Heitsch

Happiness doesn't depend on outward things, but on the way we see them. ~ Leo Tolstoy ~

Too often we depend on outward things to make us happy. Outward things have no ability to make us happy. It all depends on the way we see them.

Our Bible verse asks a question. "Then the LORD said to me, “Look, Jeremiah! What do you see?” Jeremiah 1:11

This is a good question for all of us. "What do you see?" Now place your own name there.

Happiness doesn't depend on outward things, but on the way we see them.

The Way You Look

by Kay Heitsch

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. ~ Motivational Quotes ~

We can look at things in many different ways. It all depends on the results you want to get.

A situation can look impossible. If you change the way you look at it the same situation can motivate you. For instance. I know people who have lost over 100 pounds. That may seem impossible but they saw it in a different way.

Our Bible verse says, "Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts." Proverbs 4:23 GNT

Our thinking has a lot to do with how our life is shaped.

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

Make New Memories

by Kay Heitsch

No one can ever take your memories from you - each day is a new beginning, make good memories every day. ~ Make New Memories Quotes ~

Quite honestly it doesn't take something big to make a good memory. It's usually something small that will stick in your mind and make you smile.

Our Bible verse says, "Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God." Philippians 1:3

Every time we think of someone or something that has been a good memory we can give thanks to God; knowing we can make more good memories every day.

No one can take your memories from you - each day is a new beginning, make good memories every day.

Hold On Tight And Believe

by Kay Heitsch

When life brings big winds of change that almost blow you over, hold on tight and believe. ~ Life Quotes ~

I've been through some big winds of change that almost blew me over and I know most of you have too. It's not easy to hang on tight and believe, but I know it's the best thing to do.

Our Bible verse says, "The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” Exodus 14:14 NLT

When you believe and stay calm when life brings big winds of change the LORD will fight for you. I truly believe He will help us and show us what we need to do.

When life brings big winds of change that almost blow you over, hold on tight and believe.

What Do You See?

by Kay Heitsch

I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different. ~ Life Quotes ~

I'm not sure how this happens but I believe it has to do in part with how we view life. Some people only look for the negative in life. They see the flaws in everything. While others also see the flaws but they try to see what good can come out of a negative situation.

Our Bible verse says, "If you search for good, you will find favor; but if you are looking for trouble, that is what you will get. Proverbs 11:27

Sometimes we have to search for the good in a situation. However, if we choose to look for the negative that is what we will see.

I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

For A Reason

by Kay Heitsch

We don't meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason. ~ Inspirational Quotes 

I'm a people type person and I've met a lot of people. I have no doubt that each person I've met has crossed my path for a reason. Some people have been a real pleasure while others have been a lesson.

Our Bible verse says, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

We may not understand why some people cross our path. But we can trust the Lord and know that they are not there by accident.

We don't meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason.

Ladies Beware!

by Kay Heitsch

We made several stops on our road trip at different rest areas. Most were clean and I felt comfortable, except for one. I want to share this experience.

We pulled into this small rest area. Bill wanted to look on his app for a room since we planned on stopping in the next hour. I never missed an opportunity to go to the bathroom so I got out of the car.

As I was walking up to the bathroom I noticed a man standing next to a pickup truck. For some odd reason, I started to feel very uncomfortable. You have to know me. I seldom feel uncomfortable around men. In fact, I used to hitchhike alone so I do not scare easily.

When I came out this man started to walk slowly towards me. As he walked he said, "Hi." I responded saying, "Hi" but kept walking quickly to the car.

When I got in the car Bill said, "You know that man was waiting for you to come out of the bathroom." Bill went on to say, "As I was booking the room he kept nervously looking over at me and also keeping an eye on the bathroom door." We both knew he was up to no good! As soon as I got into the car this guy jumped into the passenger's side and they took off.

I did not have my purse or any jewelry on so I knew he wasn't interested in stealing anything. I have no doubt if I had been alone or Bill had gone into the bathroom I would not be here typing this warning.

Ladies, these creeps are out there and they do not care if you are young. Pretty obvious I am not.

Please share this warning!

Go West

by Kay Heitsch

Bill and I have been on a road trip. We made no reservations we just took off to see the west. We started off in Michigan and went to Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska. We traveled around 4,800 miles.

We went to Vail and checked out the town. We almost stayed at a Bed and Breakfast there. However, after meeting the homeowner we changed our minds. He wanted us to remove our shoes and put on some used crocs. The atmosphere was interesting. I was expecting the hash pipe and incense to be brought out next. :D

The saw the Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Crazy Horse, Mt Rushmore, Black Hills, Bad Lands, St Lewis Arch, University of Nebraska, the town of Hays, Sturgis and Joyce Meyer headquarters. We even went past Kaysville. I think we should have found a room there, but we didn't. :D

All in all, it was a great trip! We saw the sights and had no trouble finding a place to spend the night.

Thank you to those who knew we were leaving for your prayers. Read "Ladies Beware" and you'll see your prayers were answered.

Remain Calm

by Kay Heitsch

One of the greatest lessons you can learn in life is to master how to remain calm. Life Quotes

Well, I have a ways to go to actually "master" staying calm in all situations. I know it would be one of the greatest lessons I could learn.

Our Bible verse says, "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you."1 Peter 5:7 "...Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid." John 14:1

By giving all our worries and cares to God and doing our part to not let our hearts be trouble I believe this is a great start to mastering how to remain calm.

One of the greatest lessons you can learn in life is to master how to remain calm.

Getting You Closer

by Kay Heitsch

Ask yourself if what you are doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow. ~ Life Quotes ~

This is a great question to ask ourselves. This question all depends on how you look at it. If you think of it as a health question you'll see it one way. A job question another. A spiritual question yet another. I think we all may need to make a few changes to get us closer to where we want to be. I know I do anyway.

Our Bible verse says, "The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8

We don't need to be afraid or even discouraged when we do what is necessary to make some changes in our lives. The LORD will be with us and help us along the way.

Ask yourself if what you are doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow

Make It Happen

by Kay Heitsch

You can make excuses or you can make it happen. ~ Motivational Quotes ~

I needed to tear out the flowers and put our fall things out. I thought of plenty of excuses why I didn't want to do this. However, I dropped the excuses and made it happen.

Our Bible verse says, "But they all alike began to make excuses..." Luke 14:18

We all can find many excuses to not do things that need to be done. Or we can stop the excuses and make it happen.

You can make excuses or you can make it happen.

Learning

by Kay Heitsch

There are some things you learn best in calm. And some in the storm. ~ Inspirational Quotes ~

It is true we can learn a lot when things are calm, but we can also learn a lot when we are in a storm. Not all of our lives stay calm and peaceful. We all encounter storms. We can learn from both.

Our Bible verse says, The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 NLT

No matter if it's a calm period or a stormy time in our lives we know the LORD will guide us along the best pathway. We can learn from each.

There are some things you learn best in calm. And some in the storm.

Make A Deposit

by Kay Heitsch

Each day we make deposits in our memory bank. Memories are timeless treasure of the heart. ~ Enjoy Life & Make Good Memories Quotes ~

What kind of deposit will we make in our memory bank today? Each day is another opportunity to make a timeless treasure.

Our Bible verse says, "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart." Luke 2:19 NIV

An awesome memory was deposited in Mary's memory bank. She treasured this memory and thought about it often. We can do the same.

Each day we make deposits in our memory bank. Memories are timeless treasures of the heart.