#devotional

The Sun Always Shines Eventually

There will always be dark and foreboding days in your life, but do not let those days define you, as the sun always comes shining through eventually. Some people choose to live in the darkness, and the darkness will consume and devour you if you hang on to it and fail to look at the sunshine in your life. What does sunshine look like? Sunshine is the quality time you spend with God, family, friends, pets, travel memories, and the things that bring joy and happiness into your life. If something brings negativity into your life, get rid of it and move on to something else that brings joy, peace, and comfort. Life is way too short to let negative people control or define your thoughts. I love being outdoors and working in the great outdoors, as I enjoy nature. Staying indoors is not for me. Being indoors drains me, and being outdoors energizes me.

Jesus Died On The Cross For Us

There was more darkness in the world before Christ died on the cross. People were breaking the Ten Commandments right and left and making their own set of rules, such as worshipping graven images, drinking, and acting foolish and unworthy of representing what God stood for, as they were not good shepherds in any way, shape, or form. Jesus died on the cross so that we may be forgiven of our sins if we truly repent, and our souls will live on. Jesus never fails to bring sunshine into our lives, as he is there for us at any time, day or night.

Some People Live In Total Darkness

If you fail to accept God as your Lord and Savior, you are living in total darkness. Without God in your life, you are nothing at all. They dwell on negative things that happened to them long ago and fail to see the sun that could be shining in their life in the here and now. The past, with its dangers and events, has long since forgotten you, and you must try to forget it as it consumes and defines you. You will never get any joy out of life. There are plenty of people who can bring joy to your life if you just let them in. The old saying, “If one door closes, another door opens,” is spot on. Never take no for an answer. Many famous people did not take no for an answer. A famous painter was told by his art teacher that he had no artistic skill, and a writer was told that his writing was terrible, yet both are still considered among the best in their fields today. If someone tells you you cannot succeed, prove them wrong so they will stand up and take notice. If someone gives you lemons, make lemonade, and never buckle under, rise and let your sunshine fill the World. God brings sunshine into my life 24/7, along with my dear ones and the people who have supported me along life’s highway.

Have A Mission In Life

What Is Your Mission In Life?

I hope you have missions that will enrich your life and the lives of others. We need to have many missions in our lives. One could leave Earth a better place for you having been here. We should do things that help others. You could leave a scholarship to a student who cannot afford to go to college. The student you help could have a huge impact on the world someday. Pray with people who need help. The person may have constant pain or be praying for a family member to get better. All of us need people to pray for us and uplift us in turbulent times, and do not forget to pray when you have smooth sailing. God should be your constant friend and companion, not a rainy-day friend. Perhaps you love animals, so do your best to give them a loving, caring home with everything they need so they can flourish and live their best life with your loving care.

We Should Make It A Goal To Learn Something New Every Day

We are never too old to learn something new. Lifelong learning enhances your mind, and it may save someone else’s life down the road. I took a CPR class, now I would be able to save someone who had a heartattack. It is a good idea to brush up on skills from time to time. I refinished some furniture about 8 years ago, and I had not done that for years. I loved the results, as I had learned more techniques over the years by watching and observing others and by reading books on refinishing furniture. No one ever gets too old to learn, and many retired people have become famous as authors, and more.

Challenge Yourself Now And Then

If we do not challenge ourselves now and then, we become stale and moldy like an old slice of bread. I like playing old harmonicas, and I picked them up again after I retired. I play for people in rest homes and assisted living units. The people look forward to my coming, and I enjoy it. If you ride a bicycle, challenge yourself to pedal a little farther every day, and you will be pleased with the results. You will have more stamina and have lost weight. Always be the little engine that says, “I think I can, I think I can,” instead of saying, “I know I cannot do that without even trying.”

Encourage Young People

Some young people need a little encouragement. Things can get challenging and overwhelming for them with all their studies and friends pulling them in one direction, while others pull them in the wrong direction in life. Help young people get their priorities in order. Have young people pray to God for help in their lives when it seems the tide is rising against them. God can calm the roughest of seas in our lives, and we will eventually see blue skies ahead. God bless all in their life.