The meaning of life from a mother’s point of view

Life is full of uncertainties

I sit here thinking

Scared I must admit

With no power or control

God is my only guide

What would I do without you

Where would I go if I lost you

This life will have no meaning                                                                                  

That I say while tearing

Knowing it’s beyond me

Hoping and praying

I ask God to keep you safe

All the days of your life

May he grant me today

This wish in my heart

For me to always be there

In each and every step of the way

To see you grow into a man

That my grandchildren

And your grandchildren

We may see

True story; Baby Zeph mimics my sneeze

10 Ways to Reclaim Your Self-Esteem - Motivation

The way you feel about yourself impacts how and why you do everything in life. If you feel good about who you are, then what you do will be an outside reflection of your innermost thoughts and feelings. Contrary to popular belief, self-esteem is not something anyone or any accomplishment can give you. Just because people like you or you receive an award, does not mean that you will love and take care of yourself. Positive self-esteem comes from within and does not change because the scenery or circumstances change. To have esteem for something or someone is to regard highly or favorably. High self-esteem is relatively stable even when the forecast looks foreboding.

Your self-esteem is like a star at night that shines brightest when it is the darkest. It is your inner light that burns brightly and freely no matter what is happening around you. A zen saying reminds us: "What was your original face before you were born?" Self-esteem is perfectly intact when we are born, in fact, it is inherent to us; however, it often diminishes over the course of our childhood. We lose a little of it whenever we fail, make mistakes, misbehave, feel guilty, refuse to forgive, neglect ourselves, and/or do things we are ashamed of. As an adult, we sometimes feel as if our "self" is in pieces--- that we are somehow not whole and complete.

Wake Up

Words and music: Gary Miller
Lead: Brian Wiersma
Sample: MP3


Lyrics:
Chorus:
Well-a, Well-a Wake up from your slumber
Salvation is upon you
Come out from the darkness
Put on the armor of light
Do right in the daytime
Do right in the night
Put off the rags of evil
Put on the robe of white
There's no time for sleeping
And no time for delaying
It's time your eyes are open
It's time to fight the fight
He's coming you're a knowing
His seeds you should be sowing
Get off the couch of easy
Get up and do the right!

Can’t you see the morning coming
Can’t you see the light of day
Soon will be the final coming
Soon will be the judgment day
No waiting, hesitating
Keep watching, keep praying

Repeat Chorus

Can you see the people searching
Can you see they need The Way
Can you see their hearts are breaking
Can you go His Will obey
No waiting, hesitating
Keep watching, keep praying

Bridge:
World in darkness
Sin and madness
Help them find the day
Christian witness
Love and kindness
We must lead the Way

Repeat Bridge

Repeat Chorus

Well-a, Well-a Wake up



Scriptural Reference:

"And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature." Romans 13:11-14

There never was a pulpit

Amazing Grace

This song is simply touching. Amazing Grace though a common song, brings a new meaning to life when you listen to this version of the song.

EmotionL Reaction Impedes Control

Emotional Reaction Impedes Control
In other words, think before you speak, and similar concepts of keeping calm under pressure.
This ERIC poster was kindly contributed by G Chamberlain, the likely originator of the ERIC maxim.
The poster and the ERIC maxim are useful for illustrating that emotional responses tend to hinder rational thinking and behaviour.
Objectivity is better than subjectivity when fairness and balance are required.

This is the rule of 'counting to ten' to avert feelings of rage or distress. It is certainly true and generally forgotten in the heat of an argument or other stressful situation, that becoming overly emotional is rarely helpful, and usually damaging to all concerned. The theory and learning relating to Transactional Analysis is especially useful in understanding what causes emotional reactions and how to manage these feelings when you feel them rising up.  (Thanks George Chamberlain, who in all likelihood originated this excellent mnemonic and aid to self-improvement around 1975. Incidentally the cartoon is from that time, and was drawn for George by Colin Howard.)