READY OR NOT

Yesterday, we said to KEEP IT SIMPLE.  SIMPLICITY.  SMILE - LAUGH - GIVE more!

I mentioned that in my BEST YEAR YET 2.0, "things unexpected" happened in my life.  I'm not going to go over them again....so if you want to know more, go back and read yesterday's post.

Whether we are READY OR NOT, the unexpected WILL happen.  What will you do when it does?

I could give you the "rub some dirt on it" or "suck it up, buttercup" actions, instead, I will give you my core beliefs that continue to get me through...DAILY.

Here are 3 Simple Principles that will help you during the READY OR NOT periods of your life:

• SLOW DOWN
• Don't miss out on the "moments so dear."  Romans 12:2 says, "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.  Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect."
• The learning process can take some time.  SLOW DOWN and let it mold you from within!
• LET GO
• Realize this:  YOU.ARE.NOT.IN.CONTROL!  When I went through multiple "READY OR NOTs" in 2016, one thing I had to come to grips with is that I wasn't in control.  I knew, based on what I believe, that God DID NOT do any of this to me, but I also knew I needed to trust in HIM to see me through.  
• Hebrew 10:35-36 says, "So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it bring you.  Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will.  Then you will receive all that He has promised."
• BE GRATEFUL
• Grateful NOT because of the READY OR NOT situation, but GRATEFUL that HE (God) has made a way for you to get through it and succeed.
• 2 Corinthians 2:14 says, "Now thanks be to God who ALWAYS leads us in triumph in Christ...."  Another translation says, "...who leads us in His triumphant procession."
• He knows the way, He goes the way, and He shows the way!

Whether you are READY OR NOT, apply these 3 simple actions and you'll get through these moments and on to your BEST YEAR YET!