Life Blossoms from Hard Places
Life Blossoms from Hard Places
Michelle F. Thompson
This FB page is to promote myself as an Author. I have an upcoming novel "A Way to Escape." It is a fictional account of a fifteen-year-old and her family in Jamaica in the 1950s. As well, the conditions that led to her family's breakdown and her mother's consequent migrating to Canada, later sponsoring her and her siblings. Watch this space for the launching of this novel.
And Yet I Rise…
A mother is one half of the reason we are here on this earth and this makes her irreplaceable.
She was the first heart beat we heard. She was our first warrior, putting her body on the line to bring us into this world.
But a mother does not have to be the one that birthed us.
She could be a stepmother, godmother grandmother, aunt, or a loving woman who came into our lives and fulfilled the role of our birth mother.
Whatever our story, a mother embodies love, care, wisdom, compassion.
Let’s thank God for mothers in whatever form she comes.
Exodus 20:12
“Honour your mother and father so your days may be long.”
A mother is one half of the reason we are here on this earth and this makes her irreplaceable.
She was the first heart beat we heard. She was our first warrior, putting her body on the line to bring us into this world.
But a mother does not have to be the one that birthed us.
She could be a stepmother, godmother grandmother, aunt, or a loving woman who came into our lives and fulfilled the role of our birth mother.
Whatever our story, a mother embodies love, care, wisdom, compassion.
Let’s thank God for mothers in whatever form she comes.
Exodus 20:12
“Honour your mother and father so your days may be long.”
And Yet I Rise…
You only have one life so live the life you choose. Remember, life has an expiry date so make the most of every moment.
As long as the life you live doesn’t infringe on another person’s life, do you.
And for best results let God lead the way.
Seek Him in every decision; follow as He leads and stick to Him closer than a brother.
No one can walk in your shoes. So trod your own journey; go up every hill, then down every valley and if you fall, with God you’ll learn to rise again.
Life is limited; maximize your living.
Ps. 16:11
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
You only have one life so live the life you choose. Remember, life has an expiry date so make the most of every moment.
As long as the life you live doesn’t infringe on another person’s life, do you.
And for best results let God lead the way.
Seek Him in every decision; follow as He leads and stick to Him closer than a brother.
No one can walk in your shoes. So trod your own journey; go up every hill, then down every valley and if you fall, with God you’ll learn to rise again.
Life is limited; maximize your living.
Ps. 16:11
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
And Yet I Rise…
A great advice I once got was “Don’t postpone joy,” and I’m passing it on today.
How many times have we said, I’ll do this later, I’ll go there tomorrow, I’m gonna take that holiday next year and that time never comes.
Start making things happen in your life today- make experiencing joy a daily thing; enjoy the small victories.
This doesn’t mean living recklessly, but seeing the good in every situation and let nothing rob you of a joyful encounter.
If you have to walk away from certain people, or certain places - do it, for your sanity and joy.
Laugh more. Let your joy be infectious. Live outside your usual perimeters 'cause that's where joy awaits, Amen.
Ps. 118:24
“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
A great advice I once got was “Don’t postpone joy,” and I’m passing it on today.
How many times have we said, I’ll do this later, I’ll go there tomorrow, I’m gonna take that holiday next year and that time never comes.
Start making things happen in your life today- make experiencing joy a daily thing; enjoy the small victories.
This doesn’t mean living recklessly, but seeing the good in every situation and let nothing rob you of a joyful encounter.
If you have to walk away from certain people, or certain places - do it, for your sanity and joy.
Laugh more. Let your joy be infectious. Live outside your usual perimeters 'cause that's where joy awaits, Amen.
Ps. 118:24
“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
And Yet I Rise…
Focus on what’s ahead the past is just that - past, gone, waiting to be forgotten.
The only time to reflect on the past is to remember what’s good, things that make our hearts glad.
To keep torturing ourselves about what could’ve been is to cause sickness in our bodies and pain in our heart.
Nothing will bring back yesterday, tomorrow is not promised; so why waste that energy when we could be living with peace of mind.
Worrying comes from either looking behind, or looking beyond today.
So wake up each morning knowing it’s a new chance to right the wrongs of the past;
And enjoy today, it’s a present from God, Amen. Matt 6:34
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.”
Focus on what’s ahead the past is just that - past, gone, waiting to be forgotten.
The only time to reflect on the past is to remember what’s good, things that make our hearts glad.
To keep torturing ourselves about what could’ve been is to cause sickness in our bodies and pain in our heart.
Nothing will bring back yesterday, tomorrow is not promised; so why waste that energy when we could be living with peace of mind.
Worrying comes from either looking behind, or looking beyond today.
So wake up each morning knowing it’s a new chance to right the wrongs of the past;
And enjoy today, it’s a present from God, Amen. Matt 6:34
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.”
And Yet I Rise…
No man is an island and no man stands alone.
God made us as individuals - who need other individuals to succeed.
Our lives are intertwined from birth, and for the rest of our lives it will take a village, a community, a country for our survival.
The food we eat comes from others planting the seeds, picking the produce, preparing it for consumption and getting it into the markets; the houses we live in are constructed by the hands of others; the job we have, someone hired us so we can provide for ourselves and family.
I could go on and on to demonstrate our need and dependence for one another.
So when pride rides up about self sufficiency, remember it took two people to create you; a whole healthcare system to sustain you; And God’s grace and mercy to see you through.
Only God is complete by Himself that’s why we need Him, Amen.
Ephesians 4:2
“Be humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
No man is an island and no man stands alone.
God made us as individuals - who need other individuals to succeed.
Our lives are intertwined from birth, and for the rest of our lives it will take a village, a community, a country for our survival.
The food we eat comes from others planting the seeds, picking the produce, preparing it for consumption and getting it into the markets; the houses we live in are constructed by the hands of others; the job we have, someone hired us so we can provide for ourselves and family.
I could go on and on to demonstrate our need and dependence for one another.
So when pride rides up about self sufficiency, remember it took two people to create you; a whole healthcare system to sustain you; And God’s grace and mercy to see you through.
Only God is complete by Himself that’s why we need Him, Amen.
Ephesians 4:2
“Be humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
And Yet I Rise…
It’s the season of Jesus’ death and resurrection celebration.
Those of us who believe that Jesus is our Lord and Saviour will reflect on the sacrifice He made for us dying on the cross at Calgary; and the goodness and mercy that His sacrifice has provided us.
So every day we thank God for Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, because without Him life is not worth living. Give Him thanks and praise.
1 Cor. 15:57
“Thank God for He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
It’s the season of Jesus’ death and resurrection celebration.
Those of us who believe that Jesus is our Lord and Saviour will reflect on the sacrifice He made for us dying on the cross at Calgary; and the goodness and mercy that His sacrifice has provided us.
So every day we thank God for Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, because without Him life is not worth living. Give Him thanks and praise.
1 Cor. 15:57
“Thank God for He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Michelle F. Thompson
This FB page is to promote myself as an Author. I have an upcoming novel "A Way to Escape." It is a fictional account of a fifteen-year-old and her family in Jamaica in the 1950s. As well, the conditions that led to her family's breakdown and her mother's consequent migrating to Canada, later sponsoring her and her siblings. Watch this space for the launching of this novel.
And Yet I Rise…
A mother is one half of the reason we are here on this earth and this makes her irreplaceable.
She was the first heart beat we heard. She was our first warrior, putting her body on the line to bring us into this world.
But a mother does not have to be the one that birthed us.
She could be a stepmother, godmother grandmother, aunt, or a loving woman who came into our lives and fulfilled the role of our birth mother.
Whatever our story, a mother embodies love, care, wisdom, compassion.
Let’s thank God for mothers in whatever form she comes.
Exodus 20:12
“Honour your mother and father so your days may be long.”
A mother is one half of the reason we are here on this earth and this makes her irreplaceable.
She was the first heart beat we heard. She was our first warrior, putting her body on the line to bring us into this world.
But a mother does not have to be the one that birthed us.
She could be a stepmother, godmother grandmother, aunt, or a loving woman who came into our lives and fulfilled the role of our birth mother.
Whatever our story, a mother embodies love, care, wisdom, compassion.
Let’s thank God for mothers in whatever form she comes.
Exodus 20:12
“Honour your mother and father so your days may be long.”
And Yet I Rise…
You only have one life so live the life you choose. Remember, life has an expiry date so make the most of every moment.
As long as the life you live doesn’t infringe on another person’s life, do you.
And for best results let God lead the way.
Seek Him in every decision; follow as He leads and stick to Him closer than a brother.
No one can walk in your shoes. So trod your own journey; go up every hill, then down every valley and if you fall, with God you’ll learn to rise again.
Life is limited; maximize your living.
Ps. 16:11
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
You only have one life so live the life you choose. Remember, life has an expiry date so make the most of every moment.
As long as the life you live doesn’t infringe on another person’s life, do you.
And for best results let God lead the way.
Seek Him in every decision; follow as He leads and stick to Him closer than a brother.
No one can walk in your shoes. So trod your own journey; go up every hill, then down every valley and if you fall, with God you’ll learn to rise again.
Life is limited; maximize your living.
Ps. 16:11
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
And Yet I Rise…
A great advice I once got was “Don’t postpone joy,” and I’m passing it on today.
How many times have we said, I’ll do this later, I’ll go there tomorrow, I’m gonna take that holiday next year and that time never comes.
Start making things happen in your life today- make experiencing joy a daily thing; enjoy the small victories.
This doesn’t mean living recklessly, but seeing the good in every situation and let nothing rob you of a joyful encounter.
If you have to walk away from certain people, or certain places - do it, for your sanity and joy.
Laugh more. Let your joy be infectious. Live outside your usual perimeters 'cause that's where joy awaits, Amen.
Ps. 118:24
“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
A great advice I once got was “Don’t postpone joy,” and I’m passing it on today.
How many times have we said, I’ll do this later, I’ll go there tomorrow, I’m gonna take that holiday next year and that time never comes.
Start making things happen in your life today- make experiencing joy a daily thing; enjoy the small victories.
This doesn’t mean living recklessly, but seeing the good in every situation and let nothing rob you of a joyful encounter.
If you have to walk away from certain people, or certain places - do it, for your sanity and joy.
Laugh more. Let your joy be infectious. Live outside your usual perimeters 'cause that's where joy awaits, Amen.
Ps. 118:24
“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
And Yet I Rise…
Focus on what’s ahead the past is just that - past, gone, waiting to be forgotten.
The only time to reflect on the past is to remember what’s good, things that make our hearts glad.
To keep torturing ourselves about what could’ve been is to cause sickness in our bodies and pain in our heart.
Nothing will bring back yesterday, tomorrow is not promised; so why waste that energy when we could be living with peace of mind.
Worrying comes from either looking behind, or looking beyond today.
So wake up each morning knowing it’s a new chance to right the wrongs of the past;
And enjoy today, it’s a present from God, Amen. Matt 6:34
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.”
Focus on what’s ahead the past is just that - past, gone, waiting to be forgotten.
The only time to reflect on the past is to remember what’s good, things that make our hearts glad.
To keep torturing ourselves about what could’ve been is to cause sickness in our bodies and pain in our heart.
Nothing will bring back yesterday, tomorrow is not promised; so why waste that energy when we could be living with peace of mind.
Worrying comes from either looking behind, or looking beyond today.
So wake up each morning knowing it’s a new chance to right the wrongs of the past;
And enjoy today, it’s a present from God, Amen. Matt 6:34
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.”
And Yet I Rise…
No man is an island and no man stands alone.
God made us as individuals - who need other individuals to succeed.
Our lives are intertwined from birth, and for the rest of our lives it will take a village, a community, a country for our survival.
The food we eat comes from others planting the seeds, picking the produce, preparing it for consumption and getting it into the markets; the houses we live in are constructed by the hands of others; the job we have, someone hired us so we can provide for ourselves and family.
I could go on and on to demonstrate our need and dependence for one another.
So when pride rides up about self sufficiency, remember it took two people to create you; a whole healthcare system to sustain you; And God’s grace and mercy to see you through.
Only God is complete by Himself that’s why we need Him, Amen.
Ephesians 4:2
“Be humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
No man is an island and no man stands alone.
God made us as individuals - who need other individuals to succeed.
Our lives are intertwined from birth, and for the rest of our lives it will take a village, a community, a country for our survival.
The food we eat comes from others planting the seeds, picking the produce, preparing it for consumption and getting it into the markets; the houses we live in are constructed by the hands of others; the job we have, someone hired us so we can provide for ourselves and family.
I could go on and on to demonstrate our need and dependence for one another.
So when pride rides up about self sufficiency, remember it took two people to create you; a whole healthcare system to sustain you; And God’s grace and mercy to see you through.
Only God is complete by Himself that’s why we need Him, Amen.
Ephesians 4:2
“Be humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
And Yet I Rise…
It’s the season of Jesus’ death and resurrection celebration.
Those of us who believe that Jesus is our Lord and Saviour will reflect on the sacrifice He made for us dying on the cross at Calgary; and the goodness and mercy that His sacrifice has provided us.
So every day we thank God for Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, because without Him life is not worth living. Give Him thanks and praise.
1 Cor. 15:57
“Thank God for He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
It’s the season of Jesus’ death and resurrection celebration.
Those of us who believe that Jesus is our Lord and Saviour will reflect on the sacrifice He made for us dying on the cross at Calgary; and the goodness and mercy that His sacrifice has provided us.
So every day we thank God for Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, because without Him life is not worth living. Give Him thanks and praise.
1 Cor. 15:57
“Thank God for He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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