So, I was thinking. . .

So, I was thinking . . .

• Life is dynamic, be willing to accept change or you’ll be left behind – that can be lonely
• Being dependable will greatly determine the opportunities ahead
• Trust should be earned and not randomly given
• Some people are difficult and don’t ever change
• Some people are difficult and can change – not learning the difference is pain repeated
• Little or no time should be given to people who make us cry
• Having an attitude really is a choice – usually a bad one
• The sound of a child’s laughter can change your life, but you have to take the time to hear it
• Expect the unexpected – you can’t plan it but you can prepare for it
• Unconditional love does not mean life is perfect, it means you’re in it together
• Injustice happens – work through it as best you can and move on
• Being victimized is not ultimately what makes us a victim; yielding to the label does
• If we don’t base our worth on the knowledge that we are created, loved, accepted and forgiven by the only true God, it’s all up for grabs
• Feelings are important; understand them and give them only what they’re due
• It is most often our choices that ultimately determine the outcome – choose wisely
• When you are coveting something better, remember when you could not afford a pizza
• God will use all things for our good, but we have to be willing to let Him
• Anger creates an impenetrable fortress and then kills from within
• If it is outside of our control, don’t spend too much time thinking about it
• Fear should merely be a tap on our shoulder to get our attention; nothing more
• There are consequences to sin – pay your dues, forgive yourself,  let the regrets go, and understand sometimes things can never be the same again
• Grief endures for a night, but joy really does come in the morning
• Transparency can feel vulnerable, but is a much lighter burden than keeping secrets
• Honesty is always appropriate but openness can be untimely
• Anything that distracts us from pursuing what God has called us to is a weapon in Satan’s armor
• We’re not all the same; it is pointless to search for someone just like you
• When you get lost, seek out the right person to show you the way home
• Always make sure there is toilet paper on the role before you sit down
• We are all flawed human beings – get over yourself
• Redemption was bought with a price and love is very expensive