I'm grateful for my: Family, house, cars, love, home, pets, grass that grows when it rains, laughter that unexpectedly errupts, a soft touch, gentle words, a flower handed without words, singing in unison, praying, dinners together, the wind chimes, my daughters hugs, my son's imagination, sobriety.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Monday, April 1, 2013
Perfection in Imperfection
I have developed my own theory of what a good person is
"The person who is constantly striving to be a better person, and improve upon himself, is truly a Good Person. The prison inmate who has a life that was bent against him feels beat down, defeated by circumstance. But, should he decide to improve upon himself, and never give up trying---not to appease the parole board or authority, but genuine improvement in his heart...even this is a Good Person. It doesn't matter where our journey begins...but in which direction it is heading---that is most important"
Most of us have not had to fall into this lowest rock-bottom, which is fortunate for our position; however, it fills us with a false sense of "contentment" causing stagnation in our folly. But, I urge you to continue self-exploration. Look deep inward, and find your area that needs improvement. Only you can change yourself. Some people might say "Only God can make those changes", while it is true that God creates change in our heart. It begins with us creating fertile soil, for the seed of change to germinate and grow.
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter, and have a blessed year ahead.
Stephen
"The person who is constantly striving to be a better person, and improve upon himself, is truly a Good Person. The prison inmate who has a life that was bent against him feels beat down, defeated by circumstance. But, should he decide to improve upon himself, and never give up trying---not to appease the parole board or authority, but genuine improvement in his heart...even this is a Good Person. It doesn't matter where our journey begins...but in which direction it is heading---that is most important"
Most of us have not had to fall into this lowest rock-bottom, which is fortunate for our position; however, it fills us with a false sense of "contentment" causing stagnation in our folly. But, I urge you to continue self-exploration. Look deep inward, and find your area that needs improvement. Only you can change yourself. Some people might say "Only God can make those changes", while it is true that God creates change in our heart. It begins with us creating fertile soil, for the seed of change to germinate and grow.
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter, and have a blessed year ahead.
Stephen
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
New Year Prayer
God grant me peace to accept each new moment as the only time I have to live in.
grant me perseverance to continually strive to improve myself this year and work towards my goals.
grant me a positive outlook to see all circumstances from your perspective
God I give you praise for all the blessings you have given me; making my basic needs met.
I give you thanksgiving for opportunities that you have opened my eyes to see
I give you love because my heart is filled with the love you have given to me
God help me to understand the needs of my heart which I do not know how to express
help me determine my character defects so I can minimize their harm and maximize improvements
help me to bring your message of peace, love, and happiness to others---even if it is just by living my life.
Happy New Year God,
Amen
grant me perseverance to continually strive to improve myself this year and work towards my goals.
grant me a positive outlook to see all circumstances from your perspective
God I give you praise for all the blessings you have given me; making my basic needs met.
I give you thanksgiving for opportunities that you have opened my eyes to see
I give you love because my heart is filled with the love you have given to me
God help me to understand the needs of my heart which I do not know how to express
help me determine my character defects so I can minimize their harm and maximize improvements
help me to bring your message of peace, love, and happiness to others---even if it is just by living my life.
Happy New Year God,
Amen
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