My Daily Journal: March 6, 2018

This is My Daily Journal and today is Tuesday, March 6, 2018 and about that secret to abundant living – that we almost talked about yesterday  🙂 To know what the secret to abundant living is – we first have to define ‘abundant’ and abundant simply means – “a generous amount” – having plenty of something – or overflowing with something.  SO abundant living would BE – overflowing with a good life.  That’s MY theory anyway – and it’s something that would be easy to have – if you have your priorities in just the right order.  Because the real secret to abundant living – has absolutely nothing to do with – money  🙂

My Daily Journal:  SO – what would be the ‘secret’ to abundant living?

In my opinion – and I do know – opinions are like noses – we all have them – but this is MINE!   In my opinion – the secret to abundant living would be knowing exactly who you are – where you are in life – and what you can do for those you love most – and others and then without hesitation – doing just that.

Because to me?  Abundant living is loving and giving almost in access – and not to sound like a tooter of my own horn – but boy am I good at loving and giving … and yes – I feel I know and experience the secret to abundant living.

Now technology?  Anything scientific?  Anything really complicated like mechanics or what in the dickens other ‘heavy’ subjects out there?  Naw – just pass me on by if you’re needing advice – because I wouldn’t have a clue.

I’ve always held to the theory – and voiced it many times – that the really mean – rude – or otherwise kind of ‘unlikeable’ people – are not just bad people and been that way from their beginning.  It’s just that they have something down deep inside of themselves – that they are miserable about – and it affects the way they ‘mingle’ with other people.  And that’s very sad, really.

A mean – rude or otherwise ‘unlikeable’ person – can destroy a family – a business – a church – and more.  Because they are like a seeping poison – that inches it’s way into every nook and cranny they can get in … But what they need is not more hate from us – directed back to them – they need lots of love and prayer and kindness in any simple way – we can conger up – to show that kindness.  And YES!!! That can be very VERY hard!!!

If we have a problem or worry or burden almost too heavy to carry – we just have to stop and ask ourselves – “What exactly IS this problem of mine that is keeping me so worried and burdened down?”  AND “What exactly am I going to do about it to turn it around?” Because there’s one thing for sure – “if you keep on doing – the same old thing – you’re going to keep on getting – the same old results.”  We’ve all heard that quote – but it’s so true.

My Daily Journal:   One Step At A Time

There’s an old old poem that goes like this:

One step at a time, that’s all it takes – to walk the longest road.

One step at a time, that’s all you need –  to carry the biggest load.

One step at a time and the desert waste – is finally left behind;

The top of the mountain comes into view – or your rainbow’s gold you find.

One step at a time is all God asks  – on the highway of the soul;

Till you look and see, just a prayer away – your faith-appointed goal!

My Daily Journal:  Problems That We Just Can’t Solve Alone

We have problems in our own family – that we just can’t solve alone.  And believe me – we’ve tried.  Sad truth is – sometimes the devil has a stronger hold on people – than the Lord – and all you can do is pray without ceasing.  But do we give up hope? Throw in the towel? Now just how foolish would THAT be?

I was studying in this little vintage book “The Secret To Abundant Living” and the author said “I have files and files of quotes.  LoL  I was thinking to myself – “Well bully for YOU buddy – mine may not be in neat files in a private library – but “I” have crates and CRATES of quotes, poems and short stories.

There can be a pot of gold in just a few simple words – that are put together – just right.

Another one in this little book that’s worth it’s weight  in gold – says
“I am only one – – But still I am one.  I cannot do everything – but still – I can do something;  And because I cannot do everything – I will not refuse to do – the something – that I can do.”   We’ve all heard that quote!  But now read it again and really let it sink in – THAT is ONE POWERFUL QUOTE!!!  Even though we are only one person and we can’t do it all – WE CAN do SOMETHING – so let’s get busy with the business at hand and just do what we can DO!

I’m running way late and burning daylight – but let me close today with this –

KEEPING ON

I’ve dreamed many dreams that never came true – and I’ve seen them vanish at dawn;

But I’ve realized enough of my dreams, thank God – to make me want to dream on.

I’ve prayed many prayers when no answer came – I’ve waited patient and long; 

But answers have come to enough of my prayers – to make me keep praying on.

I’ve trusted many a friend who failed – and left me to weep alone;

But I’ve found enough of my friends true blue – to make me keep trusting on.

I’ve sown many seeds that fell by the way – for the birds to feed upon –

But I’ve held enough golden sheaves in my hand – to make me keep sowing on.

I’ve drained the cup of disappointment and pain – I’ve gone many days without song –

But I’ve sipped enough nectar from the rose of life – to make me want to live on. 

My Daily Journal – It’s A Wrap

I’m a firm believer in the fact that miracles happen for those who ask and believe – and I will always – ask for and believe in miracles.  I hope you will too and that if you are not living abundantly – you’ll start today to practice and experience – the Secret To Abundant Living …

I’m burning daylight and I’ve got to move on to other chores – But I’ll meet-cha right back here tomorrow – Lord willin’ and that creek don’t rise   🙂

And I hope each and every one of you have a most precious – fantabulous – grand and groovy – zippity doo dah day – I love you all …

Peace and lots of love – from me to all of you –