Friday, 16 May 2014
Life in Boxes
Now, I know all of you reading aren't in the process of moving from one town to another; but I've put a lot of silly little thoughts into it, and came up with the wacky idea that each box I unload into my new bedroom, is a step taken in life.
I haven't taken the second to count how many boxes I have, but as I've cut the tape from each one and revealed what I had packed away for a month and a half, I see a whole new opening in life. Each box representing where I've been, where I'll go and who I'll become. I am the type to look back on things, and I'm quite the sentimental type, so it's hard for me to do this all.
I haven't even quite hit the fact that I will never be sleeping in my old bedroom ever again, and that's hard enough. I opened a box of books today, and put them onto my old black shelf, I love reading and that box to me, represented continuation. I can move on, continue forward, and start my new beginning- just like you start a book, but a good book never truly ends..
I opened a second box, and it represented blessings. I know that's so beyond broad, but it showed to me that this new home, this new start and all these boxes.. are a blessing in the rough, a blessing in the loss of 30 pounds from lifting, and the amount of muscles I've gained in the past 24 hours.
Each day is a new day to start fresh from, unload another step, and move another mountain.
Although you may not be unloading boxes, what're the life steps you're unloading or the blessings you have in your life? What do you need to remind yourself of today, and how has God giving you grace and love today?
Life is always going to be a pile of boxes, we just have to remember which ones are worth looking through. (if that made any metaphorical sense) Which memories are worth keeping and what we need to let go of.
It's been a busy few days for me, so I apologize if it was too short, or not enough inspiration. But thanks for reading, leave a comment below, let me know what you think and keep smiling! :)
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Hi Victoria,
ReplyDeleteI saw you have a site for Christian teens--good for you! I hope you're successful in giving them some of the inspiriation we all need so much these days!
I just wrote a book that I thought might interest you--it's on dating and sexual morality. I'm posting the promo below, and it tells you where you can go to check it out. Be in touch with me if you have any questions (and if you get the book, I'd love to know what you think of it!).
Blessings from Jerusalem,
Gila Manolson
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Hello!
I want to make you aware of a new book called Hands Off! This May Be Love: God's Gift for Establishing Enduring Relationships, published by Lifecodex. This frank and eye-opening book, written by a popular international speaker on relationships, presents a practical case for refraining from physical involvement before marriage in order to build a deep, spiritual bond with the right person. Hands Off! This May Be Love is thought-provoking, entertaining, and down-to-earth, and will be indispensable to anyone promoting sexual purity.
Testimonials appear below.
For more about Hands Off! This May Be Love, go to:
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ABOUT THE BOOK:
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Is there a way to dramatically reduce heartache?
Can behavior before marriage make success in marriage more likely?
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Can anyone who cares about others not read this book – either for themselves or someone they love?
Hands Off! This May Be Love: God’s Gift for Establishing Enduring Relationships, by Gila Manolson, is written from the heart and goes to the heart of readers. After decades of speaking with and to young (and not so young) people, Gila reveals scientific and psychological evidence about the power of physical touch and how prematurely introducing that power into a relationship can sabotage true and lasting love.
This enjoyable book, full of anecdotes, provides surprising and thought-provoking ideas and also offers encouragement for doing what is both right and effective rather than what is popular. It is difficult to think of anyone who doesn’t need to read this book, whether to better their own life or the life of someone they love.
Testimonials
“Filled with ancient wisdom and modern humor, this groundbreaking book provides insights into succeeding at love that have never been heard. Those who are smart enough to take the author's sound advice to heart will surely reap many rewards. For this book, young people and their parents owe the author an enormous debt.” --- Miriam Grossman, MD – Author of Unprotected and You’re Teaching My Child WHAT?
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“This book is important, bold, and to some, even controversial. The principles presented are sound and hold the potential to turn the cultural tide. They address one of the greatest needs in our time and present a worthy challenge to the current generation. The future is literally in the balance teetering between moral depravity and purity. Read this book and share it with someone who needs to hear its truth.” --- Pastors Mike and Kathy Hayes – Covenant Church, Dallas, TX
To order, go to:
http://www.handsoffbook.com
Available also on Amazon.com