Mistakes...

People think mistakes are a bad thing...not necessarily true. I'm finding out that when I make mistakes I remember more. I remember when to correct the situation so it doesn't happen again. Well, because life doesn't always allow repeats, I could be stuck remembering a bad situation. Mistakes give me a chance to make amends and start over. They give you a chance to be a better you.

Remember the following:

1) It's a mistake---you will get over it and move on.
2) Everyone makes mistakes--you are not the first person this has happened to
3) This mistake can make you better

I didn't have an older sister/brother to help me find my way, so I felt like I've made more than the average number of mistakes in my life. With those mistakes, I'm a better lady and example for the younger generation. If you feel like you've made too many mistakes, don't fret. Never fret--too many frown lines. Just remember there is another minute, another hour and even another day to make the situation better and live your best possible life yet. Just consider what I'm saying...

What's Next...Hmmmm..

So...I'm at home cooking and thinking about what's next for me. I'm excited about what God has in store, but also trying to position myself so that He can use me for greater good. As I work, write, edit and perform, I  learn so much more about me. Who I really am--and I love her. She's great! :) I'm not perfect, but God is and He has me under control.

This weekend I had the gracious opportunity to be part of the play, The Battle Is Not Yours. I wrote the spoken word pieces for it. I was told that it was awesome! I also learned that 31 people got saved at the production! More than the spoken word, 31 souls found there way to Christ! When the cast was up on the stage singing the final song, people just kept coming for the Lord. I was extremely overjoyed. There I was worried (butterflies all in my stomach!) about not remembering my lines, and the Lord MOVED!!! There was a true act of God going on. At that point, everything else seemed obsolete.

When God moves, Amen. I say when God moves, Amen. There are storms, there is peace. When God moves, Amen. It stirs my soul to know that so many people came to Christ at the play. The play also allowed me to see other avenues I can be a blessing and use what He gave me.

Too much more to come...

Being Left Out is NEVER Fun...

As an only child, I was always left out: events, parties, some of everything. I felt like I wasn't wanted. As an adult with no children, some of the same is happening, but there is a strong difference...God is with me. I am never alone. People may leave me out of parties and such but God will always be by my side.

Some may say "Yeah, that's what the lonely say to make themselves feel better. So sad." It's only sad if you truly believe you are lonely. Oh of course, I have great friends and many true friends. But of course there are others that disguise themselves as friends: true, thick-or-thin, virtues who are with you no matter what.

And remember to be there for the true blue virtues! Yes, that's a must. Remembering them as they remember you keeps the circle of friendship going and in tact. When in doubt, ask God who's true and who isn't. When you are unsure of the future, pray and talk to God just as I speak to you. Tough seasons call for seasoning and grace. You may ask "seasoning??? Bea what are you talking about???" Glad you asked. The seasoning are the lessons you have learned and are learning about yourself and life that carry you through the next situation. Ever heard of an old person being part of the "seasoned generation"? This is a person who has been through the fire and flood--but also lived to tell about it.

Being left out gives you great opportunity to season your life with great to think about what God is doing in your life, what He's done, and why He's set you aside for a time such as this. If you feel left out, you're not. He's getting you ready for something greater...Selah.