Serious Wednesday: Serious Problems!

Sometimes when you're an author, you run into problems. Small and large. It's when you're in the
midst of those problems, that you come face to face with the realization that something needs to give...or to better say it, the writer needs to be better prepared. 

An example, you ask? Okay.

The Good:  Recently, my newest novel was released. 

The Bad:  The pre-books I was supposed to have, didn't arrive. Somehow in all this postal mess going on, my shipment was sent to the wrong address in the wrong state, plus supposedly, my box was damaged. 

The Result:  I've been in a state of frustration that books wouldn't get sent out to fans that should have been done. 

The end? Of course! God is in control even when it seems nothing is going right. I cling to that assurance and know that all things work together for the good. 

And that's enough! 

The Seven UPS!

1.  Wake Up !

Decide to have a good day.

'This is the day the Lord hath made;

let us rejoice and be glad in it.'

Psalms 118:24

2.  Dress Up !

The best way to dress up is to put on a smile.

A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

'The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.

Man looks at outward appearance,

but the Lord looks at the heart.'

I Samuel 16:7

3. Shut Up!!

Say nice things and learn to listen.

God gave us two ears and one mouth,

so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking.

'He who guards his lips guards his soul.'

Proverbs 13:3

4. Stand Up!!

. . . for what you believe in.

Stand for something or you will fall for anything.

Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time,

we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good...'

Galatians 6:9-10

5. Look Up !!

. . to the Lord.

'I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me'.

Philippians 4:13

6. Reach Up !!

. . for something higher.

'Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and lean not unto your own understanding.

In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.'

Proverbs 3:5-6

7. Lift Up !!

. . your Prayers.

'Do not worry about anything; instead

PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING.

Philippians 4:6

A POSITIVE THOUGHT

If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.

If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.

He sends you flowers every spring, and a sunrise every morning.

Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen.

He could live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart.

What about the Christmas gift He sent you in Bethlehem ;

not to mention that Friday at Calvary .

Face it, He's crazy about you.

God answers Knee-Mail!

Blessings!