When do I start living the “good life”? What is the “good life?” We often feel that life is rough and I just need to get through or past this season or time and then I can start living the “good life”. I have often lived in a state of busyness and overwhelm. I just needed to get through; …. my education …. the stepping stones in my life that would lead me to financial security …. my training ….. raising the kids …. I just need to find the right partner for life (that perfect one!) Then I can live that elusive “good life”. It is out there somewhere. Sadly I know many who feel that the “good life” has eluded them and they live a disillusioned life. They never got their turn. Let me say, You can live the “good life” starting now. I have by learning a few simple skills and by walking with and following Jesus every day.
Here are some keys that I have found help me live a good life every day: Being thankful every day for Jesus being with me …. Appreciating the little things I feel and see (today I took a photo of a hummingbird feeding at my feeder during a snowstorm) Look for these little things every day ….. Take time to interact in a loving way with those in our families and those we come in contact with (who did I bless and bring life to today?). On a larger scale, I look for what God is doing in the larger, more frustrating, negative things that I see happening. I know God is with me in this so what is He doing for my good through this situation? This really changes my perspective and I can then be thankful for what He is doing that is making me better, more mature, and stronger with more capacity. So, “In everything, I can give thanks, for it is His will for me to be thankful, mature, and grow closer to Him!”
I am actually finding that I can live “the good Life” every day. I can have no regrets at the end of the day! Yes, I have had to cut out and stop a few things like, negative social media and media that promotes fear, anger, and turmoil. I have had to cut out some BEEPS that are dead ends and destructive. I am learning to stop the beep of busyness and stop to smell the roses of scripture and to rest in the peace and joy of interacting with Jesus! I am now a blessing to others! It is from these times of rest that I write these meditations!