Onward and upward

[mishka422]

Thank you guys. That's exactly what I'm going to do. I'm focusing on me and my son. That is all that matters in the world truly.

Every morning I have a daily devotion from a book by Joyce Meyer. I don't know if any of you have ever read her stuff. She's a Christian author and speaker and an amazing woman. The devotion book is called "Starting Your Day Right". Today was really inspiring and I thought I would share a bit of it with you all. We can all use a nudge of encouragement, couldn't we?

Enjoy Your Life

"Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily from the soul, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing with all certainty that it is from the Lord and not from men that you will receive the inheritance which is your real reward." Colossians 3:23-24

Jesus died so that you can enjoy abundant life, not just the days you are off work or on vcacation or when you get to go shopping or golfing - but every day of your life.

He wants you to enjoy going to the grocery store. He wants you to enjoy driving the kids to school. He wants you to enjoy paying the bills. He wants you to enjoy cleaning the house or mowing the yard.

You can enjoy life if you determine to do so. Say, "I am going to enjoy every aspect of my life, because Jesus died so that I could have joy unspeakable and full of glory."

That was exactly the words I needed this morning. I'm so tired of feeling like I trudging through life with a huge burden on my back. I let go of the burden, turned it over to the One who will bring me through this time, and go on with joy in everything else I do.

I hope you all find true JOY today and everyday of your lives. You all are a true blessing to me. I don't know where I would be right now without the support of the people on these boards. I don't feel alone or like a total outcast anymore. Thank you all.

((((((((Jeff))))))))))(((((((((Michelle))))))))))