Worrying

When I was younger I used to worry that something would happen to my brother, so I never let him out of my sight. literally. I used to  follow him around every single day, and if for some reason I had to be away from him I would start panicking. The only time I would feel relaxed is when he went to bed at night. Now, as I've grown older I still worry. But not nearly as much. I've realized that I really can't change anything, or protect anyone by worrying. I've also come to know that worrying is a sin. Only God can control the future, and no matter how much time I spend stressing myself isn't helping me, or anybody.

Even though it's 20 days in to the new year, I am going to make a resolution. To stop worrying. And I hope you do the same, because we both now it's for our own good.
XOXO,
Poppy  

Finding Joy

Finding joy in not ideal situations can be a little tough. Like for example current gas prices. That's a lot of money for a gallon of gas, how could anyone find a good side of that? Instead thinking of the prices, what  did God gave you. What are you doing with the gas? You are filling up your car. Why do you need a car to fill with gas? So you don't have to walk everywhere. In every situation there's a silver lining.

Sometimes when I'm feeling, angry, sad, afraid, or hurt. I try to think of the good side. I think of what God has blessed me with, how I could be a light to someone, and how I can count it all joy.

When people see you smiling in bad situations, they want to know why you are. And when they ask, you can tell them, "Because I found joy through Jesus Christ." 

Quiet People Have The Loudest Minds

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I am a quiet person. One day I was scrolling through my Pintrest feed and came upon the quote above. It really inspired me because it's true. Quiet people have loud minds.

A lot of people are quiet for different reasons, maybe they're shy, maybe they are afraid they'll say the wrong thing or make a mistake. Sometimes I'm so quiet people think I'm not friendly. But I am friendly, just give me a chance. Next time you see a quiet person, don't ignore them like their ignoring you. Walk up and say hello. Because quiet people make some of the best friends you could ever have.