Daily Missives

  • July 23, 2025

    There are some things that are out of my hands. They just have to run their course.  Like it or not, that’s the way life goes. I just have to accept what life deals to me “on life’s terms”. There will be some grief, but I will be ok if I allow myself to be.…

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  • July 22, 2025

    I used to think that I would be happy when all of the things I wanted came to me.  I realize now that all of the things I wanted were unrealistic and self-serving. With that kind of attitude, I would never be happy. My happiness comes from within me. I have everything I need and…

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  • July 21, 2025

    Every day I pray that I can be ok. When I get out of my own way and consciously try to be less self-centered, my days go easier. Maybe that’s what God wants from me. God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

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  • July 20, 2025

    It’s a nice feeling to wake up in the morning and feel myself at peace. I suppose I usually find it at some point but when my day starts this way I want to keep it forever. Living one moment at a time and allowing my spirit to be guided by a Power Greater than…

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  • July 19, 2025

    When I think back about some of the most difficult times in my life, there a few things that I remember about each. I initially projected that the worst outcome would happen. My emotional state was driven by what had not happened yet. My fears can drive my emotional and spiritual states. When I allow…

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  • July 18, 2025

    Every difficult time eventually passes. How I get through those times matters. If I operate like a trainwreck while facing challenges, I cause more problems for myself and others. I need to keep in mind that my problems are my own and no one else’s. If I don’t have the faith or courage required, I…

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  • July 17, 2025

    There have been certain people put into my path that I could tell were guided by their Higher Power. When I was lost, they consistently led me in a safe direction believing that I would be ok if I followed them. Our paths crossed because they needed to teach me and I needed to learn…

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  • July 16, 2025

    I can measure the change in myself by how I deal with adversity. If I respond in an unhealthy manner, deploying my old character defects, I have not changed enough. If I respond calmly and thoughtfully, I know that I am connected to God’s Peace. My soul gets stronger when I rely upon God.  …

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  • July 15, 2025

    I need to remember to find some peace during my day today. I will start by trying to empty the noise from my mind. Then I will ask God to bring peace to my soul.  It usually works. God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

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  • July 14, 2025

    Sometimes circumstances or other people can try to upset my spirit. I am responsible for what I do and how I do it. When I am spiritually-unbalanced, I may allow negative influences to cause me to act in a way that I will regret. When I am spiritually-centered, I am able to pause and respond…

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