Not Going To Stay

by Kay Heitsch

The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are. ~ Life Quotes About Change ~

If we want to make a change in our life we need to stop being comfortable where we are. We are the only ones who can change our lives, with the Lord's help. No one else can do it for us.

Today's Bible verse says, "For everything, there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a time for every activity under heaven. The time may be now to make some changes in life.

The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.

Motivate Yourself

by Kay Heitsch

With the right attitude, you can motivate and inspire yourself to do whatever needs to be done. Motivate Yourself Quotes

I had to motivate myself this morning. I came down with a cold and quite honestly I felt like staying in bed. However, I got up and did my morning cleaning and worked out on The Ball. I didn't think it was wise to shovel so I put a pan of birdseed out on the porch for the birds.

Our biggest source of motivation is our own thoughts. Be miserable or motive yourself. Whatever has to be done it's always our choice. We don't need for someone else to come along and motivate and inspire us.

I know that no matter what I need to do I can put this Bible verse into practice. "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13 This verse has moved and motivated me more times than I can count!

With the right attitude, you can motivate and inspire yourself to do whatever needs to be done.

Want To Life

by Kay Heitsch

Live a "want to" life not a "have to" life. Simple Life Quotes

We can take a lot of pressure off of ourselves if we develop this attitude. We don't "have to" do anything. However, we may not like the consequences if we don't.

Years ago this thought came to me. "You don't have to read the Bible for Me. I already know it! You're doing yourself a favor by studying it." Somehow this thought changed my whole attitude about doing almost anything including shoveling!

No matter what I need to do I tell myself, "I want to." It sure makes life more pleasant than feeling the burden of "I have to."

We're called to be free, but not everything is beneficial. (see 1 Corinthians 6:12) We need to choose what is best for us and others.

Live a "want to" life not a "have to" life.

Just Passing Through

by Kay Heitsch

Not everyone will make it into your future. Some people are just passing through to teach you lessons in life. Inspirational Quotes

I have been blessed to have some very inspirational people pass through my life. How I wish they could have stayed with me, but they didn't. They passed through and my life moved on.

Our Bible verse says, "People come, and people go, but still the world never changes." Ecclesiastes 1:4 CEV

People do come and go in our lives that's a fact. Some are truly inspirational and teach us some valuable lessons.

Not everyone will make it into your future. Some people are just passing through to teach you lessons in life.

You Already Are

by Kay Heitsch

When you live your life being a blessing you don't need to worry about being successful. You already are!

Being successful in life is much more than what we own or the amount of money we have. When we live our lives being a blessing to others we are a success.

I believe if we put this Bible verse into practice we will live a successful life every day. "Be mindful to be a blessing," Galatians 6:10  As we look for simple ways to be a blessing we will be living a successful life.

When you live your life being a blessing you don't need to worry about being successful. You already are!

A Kind Gesture

by Kay Heitsch

A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. ~ Life Quotes ~

When we show compassion by giving a hug, a little pat on the hand or back we have no idea how this simple kind gesture just might heal a wound.

Another great Bible verse to put into practice. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 NIV

When we are kind and compassionate we can bring healing to a wound we know nothing about.

A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. Life Quotes

Peace On The Inside

 by Kay Heitsch

Do you realize we can be resting on the outside but be in total unrest on the inside? How many times do we lie in bed supposedly resting when our thoughts are going a mile a minute?

I have learned the hard way that sitting or lying down on the outside does hardly any good if I'm worrying, uptight and stressed out inside.

Personally, I've had health problems because of not staying at peace on the inside. I know this may sound crazy but I'm kinda thankful that I learned my health issues were directly related to stress because now I can do something about them.

Today I learned what I can say to help myself, "Let not your heart be troubled" when I encounter a situation that is starting to cause me stress. (see John 14:27) If I want to stay peaceful on the inside I have to do my part and keep stress out of my mind before it affects my health.

Maybe this is not an issue for you, but if it is, you can join me in saying, "Let not your heart be troubled" when you feel stress starting to rear its ugly head.