Heard at Church

A young man who was a former prison inmate convicted of murder came to speak to our church. The biggest message that he was imparting is that young people need to be lifted up. They need to hear positive messages and be in relationships that build up self-esteem and self-worth not tear it down. He had the entire congregation repeat this message:

I am lovable
I am valueable
I am powerful
I am important

So even if someone did not hear this from the people around them, they could tell it to themselves. I found it very powerful.

Celebrate what is right in the world

"When we celebrate what is right in the world or in a situation, we find the energy to fix what is wrong" - Dewitt Jones, National Geographic Photographer

Heard this in a video at church last week and it hit me like a ton of bricks. I guess it's that whole being grateful thing again. If you feel grateful for what you have you are not unhappy because you are wishing you had more. Defintely need to work on that one!

Erin and Jeff

Edited with my new Pioneer Woman actions above, original below.

Organization Rocks!

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Love this idea! Wish I had a big blank wall somewhere!!!

Love these all in one place!

You say: 'It's impossible'
- God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)

You say: 'I'm too tired'
- God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: 'Nobody really loves me'
- God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 13:34)

You say: 'I can't go on'
- God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: 'I can't figure things out'
- God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say: 'I can't do it'
- God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

You say: 'I'm not able'
- God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: 'It's not worth it'
- God says: It will be worth it (Roman 8:28)

You say: 'I can't forgive myself'
- God says: I FORGIVE YOU (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: 'I can't manage'
- God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)

You say: 'I'm afraid'
- God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy1:7)

You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated'
- God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)

You say: 'I don't have enough faith'
- God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)

You say: 'I'm not smart enough'
- God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: 'I feel all alone'
- God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews13:5)

Inspiration

Found on Ali Edwards site - http://aliedwards.com/

Inspiration

Look back and thank God
Look forward and trust God
Look around and serve God
Look within and find God

In a little book called "God Always Has a Plan B", there is a chapter on HOPE. Here is an excerpt of it:
"Who knows how God might fulfill and surpass your hopes? It might surprise you, but it will happen. So never, ever give up hope. You can count on this: Hope didn't happen only to people in Bible times. Hope happens here, hope happens now."
Isn't that perfect?