How to keep killing at bay

James 4:1-3 NIV
What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you can’t have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive; because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.

Poem
It’s so easy for a man to be killed
Over nonsense, a quarrel
Left unsettled, only to blow up
In ones face
Leading to a lost life
Or a broken friendship


It tends to call for ones tears
As we cry in our pain
Hold our stomachs
How life is so cheaply taken for granted
Relationships lost so quickly
Here today
And gone the next
Tomorrow is not the same
And it hurts.

James 1:19- 21 NIV
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

Park scenery

One park I haven't visited in years is the Flushing Meadow Park. Well known for its famous globe fountain called the Unisphere. This fountian had been turned off after many years until this summer. This park is huge and a lovely place to have a picnic, play soccer, bike ride or take a walk. Lots to see here including the National Tennis Court stadium.

I like this shot it looks like wheat but I'm not sure what this plant is called.

I could walk through here and find lots of cool pictures to take.

I enjoy places like these with lots of greenery, trees and beautiful landscape. Being surrounded by God's creation and such majestic beauty makes me appreciate life.

Have a great day!

Enjoy what is around you because it may not always be there.

Have some fun!

Often times the summer goes by without a thought to go to places, where there is greenery. Usually we go to an amusement park, or the movies or the beach, but there are other outdoor places to explore.

I decided to go to a place that is famous for it's huge Globe. Flushing Meadow park.

My flowers

Now that summer is almost coming to a close. I wanted to share, one my creative projects, I did for the summer. I decided to beautify my yard. My yard looks very bland. So I took my grandma's advice and planted some pretty flowers into the empty brick holes along the division of the yard. I picked some nice pretty pink and rich purple blooms to stand out. They look real, but are some artificial flowers.

I have already learned I am not too good with live flowers. Once, I bought a pot of blue Hydrandrias, which died with in two to three months. Problem was I should have replanted them into a bigger pot or the grass in my yard. But as you see in the photo my grass is pretty spares and dry. Instead I kept them in the pot.

But anyway I found a new way to add the beauty of flowers into my barren yard- without the green thumb. I like them. They do look almost real in the sun- don't they!? The people who walk by comment at how pretty they look. (Though sometimes after the comment, they question if are they real...)

One day I may try to plant some real flowers. Maybe I might do it right that time. But as for now, these will do.

Any body have ideas on gardening?...

Good News

I have some Good news!!
After the time I spent seeking out job openings, sending out resumes to hospitals, I finally received a call. I received a call last Thursday and it looks like I have a Job after all. Finally, the hard work has payed off. I found a Job, as a school nurse! I thought it would be months before I found something. During these times a lot of people are out of work. Even Hospitals are cutting back on hiring nurses. I am so grateful to God for his mercy. I will be working as a school nurse. It is so perfect for me. I like kids and schools are a wonderful place to try as a nurse.

This answer to prayer came the very next day, after I was prayed for by a friend. Lesson learned: God is faithful. Prayer Works. Never give up!

Yellow is the color of Hope!!!

Your Hearts

Proversbs 4:23
"Above all else guard you heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil."

I've been thinking about this verse and how important it is to follow. Today's world provides many ways to veer off. Here is a picture of a fountain in a park in Washington D.C., that I took. This is a visual that helps me to remember this truth of the wellspring of life that resides in us. What is in your heart and mind will come out in some way. Thank God he helps to guard us because God is love and he is faithful. If you want a pure wellspring then you need to also maintain a close connection with God and his word. If you desire to walk a straight path that leads to life then you have to guard your heart. I hope you too will choose to guard your heart, as I will too.

God Bless!

God's Heart

James 5:20 of the NIV says,
"Remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his ways will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins."

Today, I was reminded how much God wants to save the lost of this world. I was doing my morning excersise with a christian show called "Rise Up! with Jennifer Brindley" on the NRB channel. The workout instructor, Jennifer Brindley said something so anointed. She said that God has a unique purpose for every life. She then proceeded to say that the purpose of all christians is to tell others about Jesus. Amen! (When you have somethin great, then you share it. Right!)

This resonated deeply and got me thinking. We as Christians represent Christ. We are his Ambassedors! So God's will is to share how Jesus forgives and reconciles us. We should share how we are new creations through Him. This can be the only purpose in living: that others may be saved and God glorified. It is radical, but it is also God’s heart. Christian men and women are to be like Fishers of men; telling others about Jesus.
Jesus has so many promises to lean on. He protects and saves us like a Good shepherd. His salvation and hope are richness to the poorest of poor. And so that is why we, Christians, are here.

I encourage reading 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21. It sums it up so nicely, Why Christians should share their faith. I enjoy reading this passage. The word of God is so living and active!

2 Corinthians 6: 1-2
As God's fellow workers we urge you not to recieve God's grace in vain. For he says, "In the time of my favor I heard heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation.

Have a Great Sunday

It is such a nice day. Enjoy!

A Day of Relaxation and Meditation

Sometimes I like to lay down in my favorite chair
and think of happy times
I praise God for how he's been good to me
And for who he is.
I practice my smile for the day
and I hug him in my mind
I clasp my hands as if to say
Thank you and pray.
I feel my pulse beating
in the stillness and
I am reminded of his love and control
inspite of me.

Don’t Be Lazy!! Send Out Those Résumé’s

Don't get me wrong I am in the same boat of Shoulda-Woulda-Coulda. When the tasks seems daughting; I hear it all the time “I have to do it…. I’m going do it…”

Then I ask: When?! The job is out there. Don't let it pass you by. I've made a list of things you (and I) can do in job searching. As your friend and support system to that inner voice of yours. I am encouraging you (and me) to go out and keep looking!

Here’s you list of to do’s:
Baby step:
1. Look over resume and keep it "clean, short and sweet!"
(Have a cover letter too, include it.)
Big step:
2. Send out Resume via email or in person. Most are online these days.
3. Call back any companies you sent your resume to…
While waiting:
4. Network Network! Network!
This is not a bad thing, it only means pick up the phone and contacting people you know who have connections with things you need.
For the interview:
5. Be friendly with everyone.
6. Show your interest
7. Let them get a visual of you as a potential hire
8. Close the sale by selling yourself 100%
This is business and social etiquette
Create your attitude
9. Meaning you believe that you are and will be successful and will win
10. Don’t beat yourself down before you get a chance to fight
11. Keep pursing that job with fervor

Persevere and you will win. I know you can do it!!!