THINK+++

Do all emotions have a good and a bad side? For instance, if we find joy in seeing others fail then joy is not a good thing. I want to be careful with my emotions rather then blindly trusting the “good” ones and fearing the “bad” ones.

Today I am thankful for every meaningful conversation I have had. I have many of them with my wife as we plan our lives and dreams but others have also been part of sharing words of wisdom with me.

Today I am thankful for the smell of home cooking. So often I come into the house and I can tell immediately that my wife has been working hard.

Today I want to be thankful for books. They enrich our lives with knowledge and entertainment.

One thing that can make your heart skip a beat is to see your 8-year-old running to hug your 2-year-old. Such beauty. Recently our oldest daughter stayed a few days at her Grandma’s place and when she came home she made a beeline for her youngest sister, she was just so glad to see her!

Recently, after being in the public spotlight I received numerous compliments. Although others helped and supported me and the Lord gave the direction, it sure feels good to get a compliment and I want to hand them out liberally to others.

Thank You Lord for the sunshine today. It has been mostly cloudy for a few weeks but now we have beautiful clear skies.

Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong.

Sometimes when I feel down and question whether God cares for me I have asked my children “Does Jesus love Daddy?” I have always gotten the response of a very positive “Yes!”

We have a cute 2-year-old with a heart of gold. When she sees someone crying she, without prompting, goes to give the hurting person a hug. I am amazed many times at the compassion of children.

Thank You Lord that I can begin again each day. The failures are in the past and today is a new happy beginning to a story.

Thank You Lord for the wisdom and instruction our elders share. They have so much history and experience.

Thank You Lord for the people in my life who are eccentric. They make me laugh and enrich my experience of life.

Thank You Lord that we can enjoy music and create it. Music speaks and gives insight into one’s soul.

Thank You Lord for the talents You created in me. So often I envy the talents of others and down myself but You knew what You wanted when You created me.