The Power of a Compliment

Yesterday my co-worker was talking to one of our plumbers on the phone and she said something about putting on makeup the next day and having me put on make up too.  The plumber said that it wouldn't take much because I was already beautiful. 

I lost it!!!  Why is it so easy to believe the bad stuff but when a nice compliment comes my way I have so much trouble believing it?  I know that he was being funny and I even texted him because I was not able to talk and he texted back, "True beauty starts from within...apparently yours has overflowed.  Your welcome."  WOW.

So then I opened a Dove mint chocolate candy and this is what the wrapper said:

I love God's sense of humor and the way He communicates. 

So, this taught me to just say "thank you".  Still struggling with believing the compliment but...

God bless,
Karen

The next two years...

So, today is my 48th birthday.  Yep, I admitted it.  I am only 2 years away from the big 5-0.  When I was a kid, 30 was old, now I am 18 years past that time.

Well, last night as I was preparing to spend some time with God it hit me that I have not done a lot of living in those 48 years.  I have just existed.  I have truly been blessed with so many people and my needs have always been met but there is so much out there and I have already missed so much. 

So, while talking with God He and I came up with a goal (at least I pray it is our goal and not just mine.)  Starting today, June 11, 2015 I will spend the next two years working on getting the weight off and saving up money for a very special trip on my 50th birthday.  Where will I go?  I have no idea.  I just know that it will be doing something that I didn't think I would ever do and will give me an opportunity to glorify God in the process.

Over this next two years I will also try to step out of my comfort zone and become more bold in my beliefs.  I have been saved for over 23 years now and again, have been too afraid to put myself out there and witness for God.  I was not put on this earth to be a lukewarm Christian.  He wants each of us to lead people to Him and that is what I want to do.   These steps may not be big but they will hopefully open someone's eyes to what God has to offer as a free gift.

So, if you are still reading my blog then I ask for prayer.  Saving money and weightloss are two of the most difficult things I have ever done so I will need all the prayers that I can get. 

God bless each one of you.
Karen

Jeremiah 29:11New International Version (NIV)

¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.