Life never forgets to give us second chances

Its Valentine's day today and I decided to post this entry. Who knows, it might help one or two people out there coping what life has thrown to them?

Do you have to be a someone big or famous to receive a second chance--or third chance or millionth chance--from life? No. Life has a second chance for anyone who needs it, including you.

All of us have made mistakes in life for which we repent a lot.The words "if's" and "but's" comes into the mind.If I would have done this, this would have happened but now this has happened.Maybe you've failed at something in life, and you think that dream is lost. Right now I'm pretty sure I am on my 47th or 48th chance. Or is it 348th chance?
I lost track about 30 years ago--well life and God doesn't keep score either.

Whether it's marriage, a job, a relationship, or your finances, life and God hasn't given up on you. it will be alright and you will heal and you will be guided you into the purpose life has for you. It only takes little faith from inside of you.

Life will give you every tool and circumstance you need to accomplish what He has set out for you. BELIEVE.

Your life isn't wrecked for good like how you think it is. The most loving, powerful being in the universe wants to heal it, and He does have the power and creativity to do just that.

Will you say "yes" today to second chances that await you?

Ciao & Happy Valentine's day

God answers each and every one of our prayer in a very different manner, some He says Yes and some He says No. Are we willing to accept the No?

This is the second entry for the year which I am writing to myself. It's a little reminder why things don't go my way. It's a little reminder there is a virtue called patience. It's a little reminder, let go and relax. It's a little reminder to be grateful for the little things we have been blessed with.

I read this article recently. I am sure some of you out there would have read it as well. I guess we need a little reminder here and there to reminding us that it's for the best how situations turn out. It turns out maybe God is answering our prayers in a very different way that's why some of the situations don't favour us. It's up to us to aceept when he says a NO, its plain and simple, its a big NO. That doesn't mean He doesn't have his back-up plan for us. It's really to test our patience, how long can we wait until we get something in return.

“It seems like God never answers my prayers,” I may say. “He never does what I want.”

Maybe God is answering my prayers; he’s simply saying no. Or maybe he’s saying it’s not the right time. Or maybe he’s saying, “I’m not going to remove that obstacle until you change your attitude and quit complaining about it.” Make some simple adjustments, and you will see things begin to improve.
I thank God that he didn’t answer some of my prayers, because sometimes what I thought was the best for me wasn’t the best at all. Nevertheless, if you push and manipulate, trying to make things happen, God will sometimes let you have your way—and you will have to learn his lessons the hard way.

I’ve seen people jump into a relationship or a business deal that they didn’t feel good about, but they wanted it so badly. God is a gentleman. If you insist, he will back off and let you do things your way. Most of the time when we do that, though, we end up settling for second best. This is the best lesson I have learnt so far. We don't deserve second best. Why settle for second best when He wants to give you the best? The trick here is that patience is going to test you every second.

If events are not happening as quickly as you would like, or if you are not seeing circumstances change in your favor, open your grip on the situation; relax and learn to trust God. Know this: God is on your side. He is not trying to hold you back.

I believe one of the best prayers that we could ever pray is “God, not my will, but your will be done.” “God, open up the right doors and close the wrong doors.” If you will stay open to His direction, and follow your heart, God will protect you.

I’ve learned that when my prayers aren’t being answered, or when things aren’t happening as fast as I would like, that either means that God is protecting me from danger up ahead, it’s not the right time, or God has something better in store.

Too often, we’re shortsighted. We can see only a little ways down the road, and even that we see through a glass dimly. God, though, can see the big picture. He knows when something is going to be a dead end. He knows when someone is going to be a distraction that will hinder us from our destiny.

Some of the things might frustrated me right now, 10 years from now I will look back at and thank God for not answering that prayer the way I wanted or for not opening up that door. I may not be able to see it right now, but that’s what faith is all about. Why don’t I trust God? Believe that He has me in the palm of his hand and know that when it comes time for God to open a door, no man can keep it shut. No obstacle is too high. No situation will remain the same forever. Your enemies may be powerful, but God is all-powerful. When God says it’s time to promote you, you are going to be promoted. The good news is that your promotion will not be one second late. Suddenly, God can turn any situation around. Suddenly, God can cause a door to open. All it takes is one touch of God’s favor.

The question is, "How patient will I be?"

An article written to myself for 2011

This new year wish is abit late but hey we are still embracing the new year.
Its never too late to wish everyone out there a blessed 2011.
Actually I was trying to get an appropriate new year wish to blog about.
And yes, i finally got my inspiration for this new year entry.

2010 just whizzed us by. In a split second, here we are toasting at Christmas parties and the next thing you know it, you are toasting at a New Year party.

Time is really passing us by.

Don't hope for a better year, hope for a better you. Its time to take the lessons learnt throughout 2010.
Deep down we all wish for a good excellent year, I mean there is nothing wrong with it. But wouldn't it better if each of us decided to be in control of whether we have a good year or not.

When I think about the past, I seem to only remember the sad ones. I have excellent good memories but somehow I guess my brains are programmed in some way just to remember the bad ones, well that’s in my case. And if in your case, you remember the happy ones, than good for you.

After all that has happened in 2010, I should learn to wish for a better me rather than a better year. I should wish that I will rise to greater heights.
Simply because someone is not going to pay my wage if I don’t earn it. It’s the same, the world, the universe is not going to give me a good life, if i don’t start to be a better me, to be more grateful and be more positive.

Most of the things in life are how we see them. Simple things – like whether we like a song, or even whether if we like a particular person or whether we like the food – are all up to us.

In truth, we have to make our own meaning of things. We decide if we are confident, we decide the way our life turns out. I don’t need the world to tell me who I am, I decide who I want to be. I choose to be the positive one when times are gloomy, so here in 2011, I choose to be happy. This article is being written keeping in mind for those who need to come out their shell of what has been clouding them all this while.

As the saying goes, it’s easier said than done. But somehow when I think about it inside, when am I going to start remembering the good happy memories I have. Shouldn’t I be done with remembering my past? I have to start somwhere and I guess it’s this year.

My only wish this year will be that I will have the ability to be a better me.

P.S.: By the way, I am done with my resolutions. No making them. Just going to be very spontaneous, that would make life abit more interesting right.

Cheers,

Roses Of Life - Howard Goodman

Dreams

I've dreamed many dreams that never came true,

I've seen them vanish at dawn.

But I've realized enough of my dreams, thank God,

To make me want to dream on.

Prayers

I've prayed many prayers , when no answer came,

Though i waited so patient and long,

But answers came to enough of my prayers,

To make me keep praying on.

Trust
I've trusted many a friend who failed,

And left me to weep alone,

But I've found enough of my friends,

to be true.

To make keep trusting on.

Generosity

I've sown many seeds that fell by the way,

For the birds to feed upon.

But I've held enough sheaves in my hands

To make me keep sowing on.

Life

I've drained the cup pf disappoint and pain,

And gone many days without a song,

But I've sipped enough nectar from the roses of life,

To make me want to live on.

Another day of life

(Life is beautiful, Life is love)

Tomorrow smile at someone
That you've never seen before.
Take time to think of others that
You feel compassion for.

Tomorrow tell somebody
How they brighten up your day.
Let random acts of kindness
Put your feelings on display.

Tomorrow hug your children
Somewhat tighter than before.
Be sure to think of all the things
You can be thankful for.

Pat your dog a little longer.
Hug and kiss your husband/wife.
Thank God for granting you
Another day of life.

Gratitude December

2010 is finally closing its chapter. And seriously this whole year breezed us by.

I am glad for what was attempted this whole year. Was a fun-filled exciting, loads of ups and downs year.

And since the year is coming to an end, this entry marks for all the events, situations or people i am grateful for in my life.

December is going to be my gratitude month. Each entry will mark my gratititude.Thankful and blessed for the year that has been and grateful for the new year which is coming our way. Wonder what wonderful surprises is in store for each and everyone of us out there.

“What if you gave someone a gift, and they neglected to thank you for it-would you be likely to give them another? Life is the same way. In order to attract more of the blessings that life has to offer, you must truly appreciate what you already have.” — Ralph Marston

Be Thankful
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire,

If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something,

For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.

During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,

Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge,

Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes,

They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,

Because it means you’ve made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.

A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessings.
Author Unknown

A Creed To Live By

Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others.

It is because we are different that each of us is special.

Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.

Only you know what is best for you.

Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart.

Cling to them as you would your life, for without them life is meaningless.

Don't let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future.

By living your life one day at a time,you live all the days of your life.

Don't give up when you still have something to give.

Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.

Don't be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect.

It is this fragile thread that binds us to each other.

Don't be afraid to encounter risks.

It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.

Don't shut love out of your life by saying it's impossible to find.

The quickest way to receive love is to give love.

The fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly;

and the best way to keep love is to give it wings.

Don't dismiss your dreams.

To be without dreams is to be without hope;

to be without hope is to be without purpose.

Don't run through life so fast that you forget not only where you've been,

but also where you're going.

Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.