High Expectations are the key...

"High EXPECTATIONS are the key to everything." ~ Sam Walton

Good Morning Lord. Thank You Lord for providing me with a new morning, for the fact that You are always near me and will never leave me. I love You. I love Your Word.

 

3 Things that I am grateful for this morning are ...

 

- That I still have my parents. So many people have gone through life with only one, some with none. I have been so blessed to have mine in my life, even now, into my 50's. Please Lord, continue to keep them safe and healthy. Please bless them and give them relief from thier pain. May I be a blessing to each one of them.

 

- Financial security. Thank You Lord that we both have good jobs. Thank You that we are both able to contribute to our budget and grow in wisdom toward a safe and sound financial future. Please continue to bless those who bless us and give each one financial security.

 

- For healthy, happy grandkids. Lord, You know that they are such a blessing in our lives. Please protect them and bless them. Give them wisdom, good friends, financial peace, and all that they need to grow up into loving, responsible, God honoring adults.

 

3 things that will make today a great day, that are in my power are...

 

- renewing my mind... only thinking good thoughts.

- being a blessing to another human being. Making them smile, helping someone, what ever it takes.

- spending time in Gods word, prayer and meditation.

 

I have High EXPECTATIONS. I am a woman of faith, courage and enthusiasm... I go boldly, with faith and confidence into each situation, knowing that I am prepared and knowledgable, and up to the task. And I come out a WINNER every time.

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Blessed beyond Measure...

"For, he that expects nothing shall not be disappointed, but he that expects much—if he lives and uses that in hand day by day—shall be full to running over." ~ Edgar Cayce

Good Morning Lord. I love You Lord. May I glorigy You Lord. Please forgive me of my sins and order my day... my life. Thank You for this new day and new mercies this mornings.

3 things I'm thankful for this morning are...

- God's word.... I so love the word of God. Thank You Lord that I can open my Bible every day a learn something new, or get closer to You Lord. Thank You that I still have the freedom to read the Word of God.

- My friendship with Joanna T. Thank You Lord that I met her 6 years ago and we have stayed friends. She is an inspiration to me and I pray that she knows you as her personal savior, friend, hope and salvation. May I be instrumental in getting her there.

- Susie A. My hairdresser and friend. Thank you that I found her. She is such a blessing to me and a true witness for You LOrd. Please bless her life and her family.

3 things that will make today great are...

- using my gifts and talents to glorify God.

- spending time in prayer and meditation.

- Spending time working....

I am a woman of high expectiation and high accomplishment. I am blessed. My cup runs over with the blessings of the Lord and the fruits of my labor. I am blessed beyond measure.

 

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Powerful morning ritual

Do you have a morning ritual?  I bet you do.  What is it like?  Do you hit the snooze alarm 3 or 4 times before finally dragging yourself out of bed with a grumble, with barely enough time to grab a quik shower, a cup of coffee and dash out the door? Or, do you allow yourself some time to think when you first get up?  

Are you aware that you have the ability to create a good day or a bad day.  Or at least turn what looks to become a bad day into a good one. That's right, you have that kind of power. And it all starts with the thoughts you think first thing in the morning.

I understand that everyone is different, and thousands of senarios happen in homes every single day.  But many of those morning scenes turn into disaster with the tiniest mishap, for the simple reason that the person didn't chose to "think" first thing in the morning.  That's right, they go through their morning ritual without turning on thier mind.  I don't mean thoughts don't run through their minds at a a lightning pace, after all there is that morning meeting at the office, and the dry cleaning needs to be dropped off, and the kids lunches made, the dog walked, oh.. and that shirt left soaking with the wine stain from last night....etc, etc etc. A million things are constantly bombarding our minds.

But, happy is the person who takes control of the thoughts that go through her mind.  Which is a whole study in and of itself.  But the point I would like to make today, is that we can get a head start on our day by taking 5 minutes in the morning to think.  

I listened to a program the other day called "Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson: A Travel Guide to life".  http://drjamesdobson.org.  Ryan Dobson was talking about something he and his wife do every day called the 5 Minute Journal. I took some notes.   I think this is one of the easiest ways to start your day with intention and focus, and to start it off on the right foot.  Though I do something similar in my morning quiet time, it takes a lot more time.    I know that not everyone has the desire to be up before the chickens.  So, this is an excellent way to start your day, and it only takes 5 minutes.  Here it is....  

1. Read an inspirational quote or challenge.  Copy it into your journal.  

2. Write 3 things you are grateful for today. (Try not to repeat yesterday's)

3. Write 3 things that would make today great, that are within your power.

4. Write a declarative statement about yourself, something you hope to acheive.  Example: "Im organized and tidy"

Ryan and his wife also do this in the evening.  If you'd like more info on that you can check out http://www.fiveminutejournal.com

I challenge you to try it out for a week or two.  Get up 5 or 10 minutes earlier.  Kick start your brain. Put yourself in a possitive state of mind.  I'll bet you it makes a difference in your day.   I'd love to hear how it works for you.  

Happy Sunday.

Debbie