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What Are You Dedicated To Accomplish?

What kind of task or purpose are you dedicated to? I hope you are committed to putting out your best effort in accomplishing what you set out to do in life. A person who does half a job to get by will not achieve much in their lifetime. People look at who you are, and they notice what efforts you make to get your work completed. People will not continue to do business with you if you only devote a little time to your task. Many people will say they will do it tomorrow, but tomorrow has come and gone many times. A Doctor is dedicated to helping his patients heal or get well to the best of his ability. It may take a whole team of Doctors to figure out what is wrong with you if you have a rare illness. You could surely die if your Doctor is not dedicated to their task. We must accomplish the most we can do daily that we are here on earth, do it with pride and total devotion, and put our heart and soul into it.

God Knows By Your Actions And Thoughts If You Are Devoted To Him

Are you loyal to God? I hope you love and trust God to help heal you on your darkest days. We should thank God daily for the wonderful things he has provided us in this World. God has created beautiful and breathtaking scenery, as well as diverse and stunning animals and plants. I hope you are dedicated to God, helping to spread His good works so that others may know how Jesus has helped you. God has saved my life many times, and I thank him every night in my prayers. We must always keep our faith, because if we lose it, we are nothing.

Who Are You Dedicated To?

It would be best to be dedicated or devoted to family and friends. You should have total faith in God that he will lead you in the right direction in your life, and if he sees you getting off the trail, he will lead you back on the right one again. It would be best to be loyal and trusting with your friends, family, and others you meet along life’s Hi-Way. 100 % of you should be dedicated to God and what God stands for. Be committed to your church. Come to church or listen online, and remember to send your tithes to your church on a regular basis. Keep up reading your Bible and devotions.

Dedicated To Your Job

I used to own some rental homes and was dedicated to maintaining and repairing them. I did a lot of painting and general maintenance myself. I was fortunate to have dedicated carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and other skilled repair personnel. I wanted every rental home to be up to par so I could live in it myself. If you could not live in your rental home, how could you expect a tenant to live there? Do the best at your job, and the people who come to know you will rely on you and have a successful business or career for years to come.

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Near Death Experiences

Surgeries

Perhaps someone you know almost died during surgery. They may tell you what happened to them during that near-death moment, maybe they had a vision and saw different events unfolding, or they talked to God. God may have saved them for a mission or cause that they have yet to fulfill. You may hear the Doctors say that you are bleeding out. You pray to God to give you more time to complete your mission on earth. They asked to see their Mother and Father, but God did not do that because he knew if he did, they would not want to leave heaven.

Getting Hit By A High Voltage Of Electricity

I was on a ladder scraping a house when I hit two wires at once. My scraper had a wooden handle with plastic on it. I could sense the electricity’s voltage. There was a big boom noise as I had blown the main fuse in the house. The fuse was replaced, and all was fine. I never made that mistake again. Be extremely cautious when working with electricity, as it can be fatal in an instant.

Car Problems

The brake line can leak on an older vehicle, causing your brakes not to work, which can make it very difficult to stop in time. I had new brake lines put on my older vehicle. A power steering fluid leak can make it almost impossible to steer your car. If your car dies in busy traffic, you could be killed instantly. A tire blowout can be catastrophic if you lose control of your vehicle.

Everyone Has Had Many Close Calls In Life

I was driving down a well-traveled street when all of a sudden a man’s trailer gate swung open, and if I hadn’t sworn, it would have hit me head-on. One day, I had to make several trips back to our home for tools, and it was a good thing that I did, as a horrible accident had occurred on that road about the time I would have been on it. If you have a day that slows you up, maybe it was meant to be, as that is what saved your life. One time, an entire wheel was going across the road at at least 100 miles an hour after it came off a car. I saw the wheel go about half a mile before it came to rest in a field of picked corn.

Lightening Strikes

I came close to being struck by lightning. I was indecisive about getting out of a car one day, and thank goodness I was, because if I hadn’t, my hand would have been on the door as lightning struck right next to the car door.

God Protects Us

Always remember that delays may occur for a good reason, such as to save your life. If you missed a flight and the people on that flight were killed, God saved your life by causing the delay. Many people have said over the years that if they had been on time, they would have been killed. Some people had delays at the World Trade Center years ago. One man was on a flight, and he suffered a massive heart attack. There was a well-known heart surgeon on that flight who ultimately saved his life. Sometimes we are in the right place at the right time to avoid disaster. God tries to save our lives if we listen to small clues or delays. God is with us 24/7, and he loves every one of us dearly, as we are all God’s children.

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Dark Skies And Stormy Nights

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 30, 2025
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Sickness

It seems dark outdoors when sick, even when the sun shines brightly. A person generally feels worse at night when they are ill. A stormy night is when you are in constant pain and cannot sleep. When you think the dark clouds are about to overtake you, call friends who will lift you so you may forget about your pain for a while. Nights seem to go on forever when you feel you’re worse. Pray to God to help alleviate your pain and restore your sense of well-being so that you can feel like your old self again. God brings light into the World even on the darkest of days.

Dark Skies

Dark skies signal that the weather is about to change. We may have a thunderstorm or possibly a tornado. When the skies turn dark, we may turn on a weather radio to let us know what kind of storm may be headed our way. God is our weather radio as we pray to him to keep us safe and secure from approaching storms. If our power goes out, we turn on a flashlight to help light our way. God is our beacon in the night.

Stormy Nights

All of us are afraid of stormy nights. If we are under a tornado watch or warning at night, we will not be able to see the tornado approaching us. Thunder and lightning bolts can scare young children quickly, and we must assure them that everything will be fine. I remember my Grandmother saying that God was rearranging his furniture, and I was not scared anymore after she told me that. If I think a tornado is approaching, I go to my basement with a weather radio, food, flashlight, medicine, cell phone, and other essentials. I pray to God while in the basement that the tornado may pass by and no one is harmed.

Don’t Let Others Put A Dark Cloud Over You

Don’t let anyone bring you down. Look for people in your life who will lift you and inspire you to move forward and upward with your life. People who try to put you down have low self-esteem issues, and attempting to put you down seems to lift them. Do not give anyone the power to control you, as you are the pilot in your life. Don’t let gossip about you bother you as long as you know it is not valid. That is all that truly matters, as people will believe what they want to think about you anyway.

God Is With You Through All Of The StormS That Head Your Way

Pray for people who need God’s healing touch. God can and does heal people. All of us will get sick and die eventually, as that is just part of nature. God can take away your pain. Help and uplift those suffering, weak, tired, and feeling low, as God would help them. Pray for all you know who need God’s healing hands to touch and heal them. We all need family, friends, a good Doctor, and God when sick.

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People With An Inferiority Complex

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 10, 2025
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People Who Feel Bad About Themselves

They will generally put others down and never praise them for their accomplishments in life, as they are also jealous. They may criticize your blog post. They may say you have too many of something, or they constantly disagree with what you have written. All of us are entitled to our own opinions, but do not put other people down because you are jealous of their accomplishments. Go out into the world and do things that help others, as this should elevate your self-esteem. Life throws all of us a hardball now and then, but it is all about how we rise above it. We should help others in the same situation we may have been in previously.

People Who Always See The Clouds And Never The Sun

Some days will bring you great joy, and other days will give you great sorrow, as that is just part of life. I always like sunny days as they stimulate me to get more done than on cloudy days. Cloudy days are a good time to read a book and call people to brighten their day, helping them see the sun through the clouds. Remember, every day can be bright and shiny if you set your mind to make it that way.

All Gloom And Doom

After I talk to someone with this attitude, it drains me. God makes a huge difference in our lives every day, uplifting us and bringing joy, hope, love, and peace into our lives daily. Try to stay away from gloom and doom people, as you do not want to let them lead you down that road. There is always light at the end of every tunnel if you want to look for it.

God Made All Of Us, And He Did Not Make Anyone Any Better Than Anyone Else

No one is inferior to anyone. God created each of us in His image, and we are here for a specific purpose: to help God and others in life. We help God by being one of His God shepherds, assisting people in need, being kind and considerate of their needs, and supporting them with the struggles they may be facing. Never make fun of anyone; you don’t know their story, as you only see the cover and haven’t read the chapters of their life. Some people have chapters in their lives that have caused them great pain and sorrow.

Helpful And Not So Helpful

If your opinions of someone are not nice, keep them to yourself. People are not always perfect in their behavior, as they may not be feeling well at that moment. Never tell someone you don’t look so well today, as they probably already know they don’t look their best. Helpful people lift you up, take you to Doctors’ appointments, and genuinely care about your overall well-being. Never tell someone you look so well when they have told you they have medical issues, as they will take that you do not believe them. Treat everyone as you would want to be treated, and everyone will be happy and hopeful.

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Passing The Baton

I Had A Dream About A Dear Friend That Died Last Night

We were gathered in church, and she called me up to the front to give a talk about passing the baton. All of her family was also in church. I didn’t know what to say right away, so two other women came forward and spoke to the congregation. My friend kept looking at me, and at that moment I knew what ot say. I said that I thought passing the baton in church was about carrying on a person’s legacy that you held dear. I said I would accept carrying her baton proudly. I said that I would be kind and considerate to all I meet on life’s Highway, as she always was. I had this dream as I was asking her why I was still here, and she said I was to carry her baton and then pass my baton to someone else someday. She told me I had a lot to offer to the world yet, and never give up, that God has a higher purpose for me.

I Was Watering My New Trees, And A Female Cardinal Was Singing Away Gleefully

I think the cardinal represents all the wonderful women in my life who have passed on. As I kept listening to the Cardinals’ song, it was as if she were singing my name. Listening to the cardinal brought joy and sadness. But the cardinal was telling me to carry on and that God would protect me 24/7 if I kept my faith that with God by my side, all things are possible. Listen for God in the sounds of nature and in quiet moments, and reflect on all that God has done for you.

The Baton Leads A Parade Or Cheers People On

My friend told me to cheer people on, as we all need someone to cheer us on in life. She said that I was kind, knowledgeable, and strong, and that I should use my qualities to help others. If you lead people in life, do it with respect and kindness, and never ask anyone to do something that you would not do yourself.

Adgility And The Baton

You have to be agile and have good timing to twirl your baton, and good coordination so that you do not drop it. The whole marching band is following you, so you must not skip a beat.

Pass Your Baton To Someone That Will Respect And Honor You

We pass our baton to family, friends, and people we meet when we help them and protect them from unforeseen events in their lives. We are by our friends in good times and in bad times, and by their side when they die, as we love them dearly, and we try to carry their baton proudly until we pass it to someone else. Don’t worry about things, as God is always with you. God has always sent the right people into my life at the exact time I needed them most. Who are you carrying a baton for?

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Too Much On Your Agenda

Do You Try To Do Too Much In One Day?

I know that I do. I am not happy at the end of the day if I haven’t completed everything on my to-do list for the day. I am delighted if I have accomplished as much as possible in my work day. I tend to get bored if I am not doing something constructive with my time. I do take breaks as I know my limitations. Burning the candles at both ends can be detrimental if you don’t take time to stop and smell the roses now and then. Don’t feel bad if you take a day to be alone, relax, and do your own thing that brings you happiness and contentment. Do the most demanding jobs first thing in the morning and save the easiest job for the end of your day. Put your heart into your work so you can be proud of what you have accomplished with your day. A shoddy job is not worth doing, and no one will like it, including you, if you take any pride in what others have to say about your work and your work ethic. Make your work shine and have others say good things about it for many years. Excellent craftsmanship stands out and is appreciated by all. If you feel exhausted, stop and rest, and after you feel refreshed, you can finish your work. One can not run a jackhammer all day without breaks.

Back-to-Back Appointments

If you have back-to-back appointments, you’d better review your client’s wishes before you meet with them. Do not have a client come in and assume that you remember what they want, as their wants might have changed. Never makes changes without everyone signing an agreement, as the spoken word means nothing in a court of law. Some Doctors see a patient every 15 minutes, and they cannot really give that person the time they need if they have a complex condition. Hairdressers see fewer people in one day than a Doctor does. If you feel that not enough time has been spent with you, speak up and tell them you want them to explain more things to you.

Never Have Too Much On Your Agenda That You Do Not Spend Time Wth God

Spending time with God each day is the most important thing on your agenda for the day. All of us are nothing without God. God gave us life, he protects us 24/7, he grants us love, joy, peace, and hope. Read a portion of your Bible, read a devotion, pray to God, and help spread the good word to all. Church is vital; if you cannot make it in person, listen to an online service. It is good when we are reminded of the scriptures in the Bible and how they pertain to how we should live and act in the world. God’s word awakens our souls and fills our hearts with love and joy. Pray without ceasing. Praise God’s name.

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We Can Make Our Own Sunshine

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 28, 2025
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A Horrible Day

No day is a horrible day, as all days have some ray of sunshine in them. Perhaps you received a speeding ticket because you were speeding to avoid being late for work. The ticket was your fault, as you should have gotten up earlier so you would not have been speeding. We cause much of our disappointment over things by overthinking and rehashing them. Do not let the old experiences in your life overshadow the wonderful experiences that you could have if you could just let go of the past and live in the present. A horrible day is an imperfect expression, as any day can have some sunshine in it if you pull up the shades on your current situation in life.

The Complainer

The complainer has problems with everything. If they order food, it is not cooked properly or is too cold. Some people enjoy hearing themselves complain about everything, even the most mundane details. When you are driving, the complainer will say Why didn’t you take that shortcut? ” or Why did you take the scenic route? Some people will buy something in a store and complain about it to see if they can get a discount, even when nothing is wrong. A store soon catches on to this type of person. Stop being a whining complainer, as that gets old quickly. If you are a complainer, remember you can attract more bees with honey than with vinegar.

A Day Is What You Make It

If you start your day with a good attitude, it will be fantastic and gratifying. If you think, “I cannot make it through this day, and nothing is going to work out,” you will be absolutely right. As the old saying goes, if you are given sour grapes, make wine. I think this is the day that the Lord has made, and let us rejoice and be glad in it. The Bible is a good book to read for guidance on how to have remarkable and memorable days. Get out with people and cheer each other up. Compliment them on their achievements in life, and don’t be jealous, for you have no idea what it took for them to achieve their dreams. It takes a lot of hard work and commitment to achieve our dreams.

Life Will Have Ups And Downs

Not everything in life is smooth sailing, as we will encounter many high waves to navigate. Pray to God for help with your day and ask God to give you the strength you need to accomplish your day’s goals. Faith will take you very far in life; without faith, you will be adrift on the ocean for a long time. Remember the joyous days and try to help others have joyous days. Call people, visit with them face-to-face, take them out to lunch, send a card, and cheer them on in life. You are never defeated if you keep trying; eventually, you will reach the top of your mountain. Stay motivated and remain connected to God and the people in your life.

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When Life Gets Messy

Days When Everything Seems To Go Wrong

A day can start well, and then later in the day, you find out that you have to buy a new washer and dryer. You discover that the washing machine has a significant problem after it has put oil all over your clothes in the spin cycle. The clothes dryer has also been drying the clothes so hot that you can barely touch them when they come out of the clothes dryer. You then go to the store to buy a new one and discover that they do not have any on hand and that it will take two months to get one in. The appliance store calls and tells you they had the new one, but it got damaged during shipping. I asked for a discount since it would be in my basement anyway. Minor issues can turn into complex problems quickly.

Rental Property

I had rental houses for many years, and I was delighted when I sold all but one of them. I have had many excellent tenants through the years, but the last eight years were terrible, as I felt I was in the garbage business. Tenants would leave all their garbage behind in the house or the garage, and it took forever to clean up their mess. The people I rented to had good background checks and references, but they did not respect my property. If people are not vested in something, they do not take care of it anymore. People wonder why some landlords want so much for rent. I say, no wonder if they were treated like I was. My rental homes were well-maintained, and the tenants had reasonable rent.

God Can Clean Up A Day That Is Not Going Well

Faith in God will help you get through life’s storms. Always remember that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes. I pray to God for guidance when I have a rocky or upsetting day. Most people will have at least a few hiccups in a day. God will help direct you in how to handle a situation to improve its outcome. The bible has many examples of how to handle many situations correctly. Forgive people quickly, but never forget, as only a fool would forget. Hanging on to a grudge will only take away from your life, and the other party will not even be giving it a second thought, as it is water under the bridge for them.

Broken Objects Or Things

None of us likes to break something, but accidents do happen. Sometimes you may break an object that meant a lot to you, but always remember it is only an object, and no one got hurt. You may break a plate in a set of dishes; if you look hard enough, you can replace it someday. Objects can be replaced, or you can still remember the time and place when you purchased the item. People cannot be replaced, so handle all your relationships respectfully.

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Operating At Peak Performance

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date August 14, 2025
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Youthful And Full Of Energy

When one is young, one can work all day and not feel exhausted, and still go to dinner and a movie. When one is young, one is operating at one’s peak of power and endurance. Your mind is like a sponge, and you can remember all of the information that enters your mind and recall that information in a matter of seconds with no hesitation whatsoever. In your youth, you could wash and wax five vehicles or maybe scrape or paint two garages in one day. One can maintain a lot of energy in their fifties by eating right and exercising daily.

Prime Performance

A person is at the top of their game in their twenties and sometimes into their 70s or later, depending on their genetic makeup and how they have taken care of themselves over the years. If you have a job, your performance will shine brightly in what you can do and achieve in your field of expertise. Take college classes to enrich your mind, and when you’re older, consider taking lifelong learning classes at your local college. This will help keep your mind sharp, hopefully.

Operating A Vehicle At Top Performance

Fresh oil and regular maintenance keep your vehicle operating at peak performance. If you have one bad spark plug in a car, it will sound like an old, thrashing machine. Make sure the tires have plenty of tread, or you may have trouble stopping even in a pouring rain, let alone snow and icy roads. Cars are like people; if we do not take care of them or ourselves, minor problems will soon become major issues that can wreak havoc with our performance.

God And Your Performance

I hope you have a close relationship with God, because if you do not, you will never reach your peak performance in life. For without God in your life, you are nothing at all. God helps us with all aspects of our daily living if we listen to subtle clues and read devotions and the Bible regularly. God knows your heart and your soul better than anyone else ever will. God sees how you act around other people and how you treat them. Put your faith and devotion in God, for all other ground is sinking sand. God can lift you to new heights that you thought you would never reach.

Gods Helpers

How do we help God in our daily lives? If we share with others how God has helped us navigate various storms in our lives, we are helping God by spreading the good news of how you, too, can be helped by having God in your life. God is there for anyone who wants him in their life. God has answered many of my prayers, for which I am very grateful. Help people in need, be kind, and be someone they can turn to when the going gets rough. Be a friend through thick and thin. Help spread God’s good works whenever and however you can. Go out and remind people of how God can help them today and always, and remind them to pray without ceasing.

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Productive Time With God

Prayers

Praying is a good way to spend time with God. Pray for those who are suffering, who have suffered a loss of a loved one, or have constant pain. Just knowing that people are praying for you is a great comfort, as we know that God answers all prayers. God knows what you are going through, as he suffered great pain when he died for our sins on the cross that we may have eternal life and be with God one day in heaven, where all pain and suffering are no more. I pray for friends, relatives, and those I don’t know, that God help them with what they are going through in their lives or the lives of their loved ones. God may not answer your prayers right away, but he will answer them at the time he thinks is best.

Be Kind, Caring, And Respectful

God is always kind, caring, and respectful, and when we act this way, we are helping God, and it should also give us a good feeling. I do not care for brash and non-caring people. One should always put themselves in the other person’s shoes and think about what it would be like if someone did that to me. If you do that, it puts it in a whole different perspective. People used to be more respectful, but now it seems as if they have an “I don’t care” attitude. Think if you were asking God to help you, and he did not help you or have respect for you. Respect goes a long way in helping people and treating them with the care they deserve.

See God In Nature’s Beauty

God has made a beautiful place for us to live on Earth if we do not destroy it. We destroy it with pollution, chemicals, and garbage that do not degrade in landfills. I love to look at newborn animals and watch them frolic and play. Look at all of the beautiful flowers and plants on Earth that put oxygen in the air.

Talk To people And Uplift Them

Encourage people to pursue their dreams and never tell someone that they will never be able to do that; let them at least try, for many famous people were told not to pursue a particular career in school, but they achieved their dream and became famous for doing so. Many famous writers and artists were told by their college professor to pursue a different career path. Luckily, they did not, or we would not have some of the best books ever written or excellent artwork in world-famous museums. God will lead you in the direction he wants you to go in your life, where you will do your best, and it will help others possibly achieve their dreams also.

Make Time To Talk To God Every Day

Thank God for everything that he has given to you in your life, and remember that without God in your life, you would be nothing at all. God makes the darkest of days bright again. God gives you hope for a brighter, more productive tomorrow. Thank your creator, God, for always staying by your side, whatever kind of storm that may be brewing, and remember that you will see the rainbow after the storm.

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