Short, Simple & To The Point

by Kay Heitsch

Do you really believe that God can make the very worst things that ever happened in your life work for your very best? I posted a quote today that more or less said God could.

Quite honestly, this seems next to impossible. The Bible states, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible." Matthew 19:26

After I post a quote I try to think of a Bible verse that will back it up. I found Romans 8:28 today to go with the quote. It states that God can cause all things to work together for good.

Years ago I was searching for answers. As I read the Bible I could see that all of my questions were answered in this book. I like quotes because they are usually short and to the point. I found that Bible verses very often are the same way. Think of all the volumes of books written about our thinking. The short Bible verse Proverbs 23:7 says, "As a man thinks so is he." Short and to the point!

Quotes and Bible verses have helped me all through my life. I like things short, simple, and to the point. Quotes and Bible verses are both.

The Race Is On

by Kay Heitsch

Since the Olympics are starting I have competing and racing on my mind. I've been in a few races in my life. I must say that I didn't finished first in all of them..one time I did. However, most times I was very happy to just finished the race.

We all have different abilities and talents. Not everyone can be #1, but I think it's as important to not quit and finish what we start. I tried to instill that in my children as my mom instilled that in me.

It's easy to give up and not finish something, but like one of my favorite poems says, "Don't Quit!" I've seen some people really struggle to cross the finish line. But what elation when they did! The crowd CHEERED to see the effort they put in.

The Bible says we are surrounded by onlookers , "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down,...And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us." Hebrews 12:1

"The race is on." I want to finish my course with JOY!

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Blessings In Disguise

by Kay Heitsch

It's hard to see the hardships and problems we go through as 'blessings in disguise.' But many times they are.

How many times have I heard a story of someone stopped in traffic or held up for a time, only to find that there was a bad storm up ahead they were spared from. This happened to my husband, Bill.

I've known people who have fallen for some reason. As they had some X-rays taken because of the fall, they found out something more serious was going on unknown to them. Now they were able to catch it in time.

I was held up by a slow moving train one time. I wrote a story about it called, "Perfect Timing" that was published. I was frustrated at the time sitting for what I thought was no blessing. However, it turned into a 'blessing in disguise' for not only myself, but for someone else as well.

I'm certain that there are many situations we go through that are actually "Blessings In Disguise." I'm going to keep this in mind today as I go about my day.

Happy 98th Birthday Arlene

by Kay Heitsch

This week I stopped over to visit Arlene in the nursing home. Arlene informed me that she was going to be taking a trip up north to spend her 98th birthday with her son.

We talked about several things as we always do. One thing that really struck me was when she said, "One thing I'm really thankful for is that I can get up and go to the bathroom on my own." How often have I gotten up to go to the bathroom at night and never thought about being thankful that I could?

I'm happy Arlene is doing well for being 98 years old! She has been a wonderful friend and has taught me to be thankful for every day things.

A New Friend

by Kay Heitsch

Yesterday while waiting in a waiting room to have a test done I met a lady. Right away we seemed to connect. It wasn't long before we started to talk about life.

We both have been through some tough life experiences and now we both were waiting and sharing how we got through them.

Everyone in the packed waiting room seemed to be listening when I said, "You know being a Christian doesn't mean we won't go through hard times. "In the world we will have trouble!" But we can "be of good cheer" because we have the Lord to be with us and see us through. Kenneika totally agreed and shared how praising the Lord in hard times had really helped her instead of complaining.

I found out that Kenneika also was a member at Planet Fitness. We plan to meet up there one of these days. I made a new friend while waiting. I'm sure it was prearranged! 

The Waiting Game

by Kay Heitsch

I don't know about you, but waiting can be hard for me to do at times. I don't mind waiting in line because I usually make a new friend in the process. I've found some things are easier to wait for than others.

Really it doesn't do any good to get upset when you have to wait. Waiting is a part of life. Everything takes time. When you plant something you put the seed in the ground. Then you WAIT! After a good long time comes the harvest.

I'm waiting now for a number of things. Some seem more urgent to know the answers to than others. But I still have to wait!

While I'm waiting I hope to be patient and keep a good attitude. I know from the past that getting upset and worrying doesn't do any good. I'm going to see waiting as a game. I hope to win at this "Waiting Game" with a good attitude.

Take Your Medicine

by Kay Heitsch

Today's quote, "Every time you are able to find some humor in a difficult situation, you win!" I have to say I am blessed to be able to find humor in difficult situations.

This ability to find humor in a difficult situation started when I was very young. I grew up with an alcoholic dad. There were many times if I hadn't had a sense of humor I don't know where I'd be.

Life is tough sometimes, but when you can laugh at the craziness of it all, you win.

Keeping a good sense of humor is a true blessing I have taken for granted many times. Today I'm going to look for ways to find humor as I go about my day.

It's good to laugh according to the Bible. It says, "A cheerful heart is good medicine." I'm going to take that 'medicine' today and I pray every day!