1/7/16

1/7/16


When times get hard, you must continue to move forward. I'm trying really hard not to give up and believe me when I say it's not getting any easier. I think that the Lord is testing me because he sees in me things I cannot see in myself. I think he truly tests his most worthy of followers to truly find out if we are worthy of serving him. He will put on us all no more than we can bare with the idea of pushing us to our limits to see if we have the metal to withstand the storm and continue to thank him while we weather it. The current storm I'm sailing through is a familiar one so I must remember to keep going to him in prayer and thanking him each and every stormy day. In the end, my reward will be tremendous and great. I can't deny that sometimes I want to throw in the towel but I'll need that towel to dry off when I get through the storm. Remember everyone, hold on to your towel and don't throw it in and quite. You're soaking wet right now but trust me when I say, a nice dry towel is going to work wonders when those clouds of despair, anger, hurt, loneliness and suffering disappear and a bright sunny sky shines brightly overhead.


P.S. - Keep reading your bibles daily and start and end your day in prayer; IT WORKS!!

January 1, 2016

January 1, 2016

Zig Ziglar once said; “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”

This New Year has come into existence quietly. It may be winter on the calendar but it feels like early summer when you walk outside. Flooding all across the United States and wild fires burning out of control in California are a concern to us all. I pray for everyone who has lost a home or loved one during this tough time. I want everyone who reads this to understand that if you made it to see the beginning of 2016 that it was for a purpose. The “Most High” is letting you know he isn’t done with you yet. He is letting you know that you must be better than in 2015.

I know I said something similar to this earlier but I was compelled to add just a little more insight into my second official message of 2016. I want to accomplish a lot of things in this New Year. I don’t make resolutions and I never will but what I like to do is make declarations to myself and myself only. I’m not being selfish, I just don’t want to make a bunch of promises to my family and friends then let them down when and if I don’t come through. If I hurt me it’s one thing, I don’t like hurting the ones I love and care for the most.

Anyway, let us move forward this year with the goal of being a better YOU! Let’s move forward and leave the painful memories of 2015 behind if you had any. Get excited about this new year because it’s exactly that; a new year. Set some new goals for yourself, take a trip someplace new, don’t just call an old friend you haven’t talk to in a while, go and see them. Get in better physical and mental shape because it will help you see a lot more new years, trust me on that one. That’s one of my declarations and not resolutions that I’ve made for myself; physical and mental health improvement.

Do something different that you’ve never done before and stop being afraid of failure. So many people out here fail to try something new because they make up their minds they’re going to fail before they even try. I use to be guilty of that but not anymore. 2016 will be the year of change and abundant growth both spiritually, financially and in my health. I want to eventually get off all of the medication that I’m currently taking and be totally drug free as I was as a younger man (I truly miss those days, let me tell you!). Well, let me close by saying go beyond your comfort zone in 2016. Let it all hang out while you’re doing it and have some fun. But most importantly, bring it to God first and ask him to bless it before you begin your journey. He will take control of the situation along with taking you by the hand as you walk with him to the finish line. I’ll leave you with one of my favorite poems of all time; Footprints in the Sand.

Footprints in the Sand

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints.

He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it.

"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me."The Lord replied, "My son, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I Carried You."

Everyone, let the Lord carry you during the entire year of 2016

Blessing to you all,

Mark,

 

December 30, 2015

Good morning to everyone who reads this blog. I'm excited about the coming new year and all the new things that it will bring into my life. I'm looking forward to all the new challenges coming my way and all of the new people that will come into my life. Thank you Lord for a great 2015 and I know you'll make 2016 even better.

December 17, 2015

MOTIVATIONAL PHASES FOR THE START OF THE WEEK
December 27, 2015 - January 2, 2016


If you can't find a way, create one!


If you start now you will start seeing the results
one day earlier than if you wait until tomorrow.


The question isn't who is going to let me;
it's who is going to stop me.


"Never be ashamed of a scar. It simply means you
were stronger than whatever tried to hurt you."  - Unknown


Finally,


DON'T WORRY ABOUT THOSE WHO TALK BEHIND YOU BACK,
THEY'RE BEHIND YOU FOR A REASON!


Take these people and run with them this week. Especially that last one because we all can relate to that. Those cowards are behind you for a reason so MAKE SURE THEY STAY THERE!!!

Christmas Wishes

To my Facebook family, Merry Christmas. I hope everyone takes the time to remember what this holiday represents and it's true meaning. Say a prayer for all of our military men and women who are deployed around the world who can't be with their families. I missed a lot holidays with my family over a twenty two year career so I can personally speak to that. Anyway, take care and be safe. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


God bless you all,

My Birthday

I had a great time with my family yesterday for my birthday. I turned fifty one years old and yet it doesn't feel that way at all. At least that's what I'm telling myself anyway. My wife was awesome as usual and my kids were great as well and I enjoyed my son-in-law and my grandson too. I'm looking forward to having a great Christmas with them as well and I'm looking forward to a great 20116.

Thursday Thoughts

I got up this morning with this on my mind so I thought I'd share this with you all. Read and then put this advise to good use:


When life changes and becomes harder...change yourself to become stronger.


The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do. And what you have
to do to get where you want to be may not be pretty or may not come easy.


Be a warrior not a worrier


The most critical decision is made when you feel like giving up.


Finally,


Look in the mirror...that's your competition

Wednesday Wishes

I woke up this morning feeling pretty good and motivated. You know that feeling when you have something great coming and it's going to change your life. That's what I'm experiencing right now and I'm looking forward to it. I'm so thankful for my family and my life because it's nothing but the best and it's on the way for me and my family.

Monday on my Mind

I experienced a really humbling event last night when I attempted working a new job. It was really physical and it made me realize that at 50, I'm not as young as I use to be. The moral of the story is; STAY IN YOUR LANE...IT'S BETTER THAT WAY. Enjoy the rest of your day people.

Saturday on my Mind!

I think that if you make a plan and stick to it you will reach your goal. I believe in myself and with the right plan and support, I will make it. I'm very determined to reach the rest of my goals for 2015 and all the new goals for 2016.

Tuesday Thoughts

I had to make one last correction on book three before it was officially complete (Crap!) Oh well, I guess that's all part of the process of writing. Anyway, I'm still happy and I can't wait until it's done and ready for sale. God is still great and I'm truly blessed.