Real Life is messy

How come when you order ribs they give you one of those wet wipe things but if you order a taco you are on your own?
Life is messy. Sometimes you can see it coming and other times it just ends up on your shirt. I think God is teaching me to not focus on the mess but on my reaction to the mess. Do I look to him to help or do I let my sticky mess get all over everything?
I am absolutely convinced that God can handle my mess.

I watched " Evan Almighty" with the family last night. One of the themes of the movie is that what God does - He does because he loves us. That's a powerful truth to remember when life lands on my shirt.

Livin Real
Jeff

Penny for your thoughts

So how is your thought life this week? It seems that I have had to put forth a little extra effort this week but it has been worth it. When I think about God and his goodness to me my eyes seem to open to all kinds of positive things- good friends-family- my dog Sadie- a great church that lives an honest life before each other- no games- man that is huge for me. I feel I can be real with everyone, I don't have to put on a happy face if my day bites. More importantly I am encouraged to draw close to God.

We are planning some stuff in the coming weeks so we can just be together- picnic June 24th. I know this is easier for some then others but please make the effort. You can be a real blessing to others as well as making new friends. We really are in this together.

Livin REAL 24/7/365

Jeff