If a rock comes through your window, use it as a paper weight. There are few things that cannot be turned into something good.

God is able to work all things for good; we should at least try, with His help, to do the same. Attitude is an important part of this, and may be the single greatest factor in doing so. Find the “silver lining” as we say, and if one is missing trust God's promise that it is there. Goodness expresses positive energy and what is more positive than faith. Bring it with you everywhere. Overwhelm darkness with light and sadness with joy.

 “Serve the Lord with gladness.” Ps. 100 Conversations Within” ts 9/11/2019

“A better world starts with a better me.” Meme

Be a better person. Something as simple and direct as this could top my “To Do” list each day. Being better should not be confused with being a perfectionist. There is a difference is striving for excellence, and seeking some of our impractical notions of perfection. It seems an honest couple of questions we might ask ourselves could be, “How can I do better?” “How can I be better?”

“You are good and do good; Teach me Your statutes.” Ps.119.68 Conversations Within” ts 9/10/2019

Leave people and places better than you find them.

Improvement is the hallmark of generous people. They look for ways to make whatever better. When they do, they don’t just make things better for themselves, but for everyone. Be generous in giving; in service; and in encouraging others. Make the world a better place. Begin where you are, and with whatever and whoever is in front of you.

“Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” Rom.15 Conversations Within” ts 9/10/2019

Live humbly, simply, modestly and with compassion.

A humble spirit motivates us to show compassion. Living simply frees us from entanglements that make us too busy to show it. Living modestly will help us live on less so we can add hands and feet to our compassion and give more. The world needs all the compassion we can give it, and we have the privilege to wake each day and find new ways to show it.

“...Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Col.3.12 “Conversations Within” ts 9/6/2019

“If your compassion doesn’t include yourself, it is incomplete.” Jack Kornfield

Compassion doesn’t ask God to show mercy, grace and forgiveness on “them” but on “us.” The word “us” reminds me that I, as much as anyone else need mercy. It reflects that humble attitude so pleasing to God, and helps us to focus on the simple truth that when the Bible says “all have sinned,” I am included in that calculation. God is not interested in our condemnation of others, or of ourselves, He wants us to humbly seek mercy for all, moi included.

“When you pray say...Forgive us our debts...Lead us not into temptation.” Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 9/4/2019