Positive Ponderings

“Positive Ponderings”

Hello, my Peace Seeking Ladies!! Whom I will now call my “Positive Ponder-ers” I have felt led to create a place where positivity flourishes and negativity diminishes. I wanted to start something where we women could come together and discover the power of being positive in a negative world.

I too am expecting to learn great things from this as I allow God to lead and teach me along this journey.

“Positive Ponderings” are just that! They are uplifting, upbeat, and encouraging thoughts. They replace the “stinking thinking” we oftentimes find ourselves trapped in.

“Positive Ponderings” Details & Rules:

----Once a week we will meet here at Seeking Peace for a small lesson on the power of positive thinking. Some of the “lessons” will be ones I have learned from what God has taught me…while others may be quotes I obtain from other more experienced positive thinkers.

----Each one of us, including myself, will be required to speak one positive thing aloud on these days and share it with others.

----In addition to speaking it aloud, we then will type our “Positive Pondering” for the day in the comments section below..(although mine will be listed here in the blog)

----Also, if you have a blog, you are then welcome to create a new post of your own and link it back to me. Feel free to write whatever God lays on your heart. But make sure to share your “Positive Pondering” there with others, also. I will begin now with mine---

Positive Pondering #1:

“I have a purpose”

Today I will continue to tell myself that even if I feel useless at times…even if I may feel like I am not making a difference, or even if I feel that I am waiting for something bigger from God…that at this very moment…right here, right now… “I have a purpose!!!!!”

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

 

A Little Much

 

Hold on and prepare for some reading because my month writing hiatus seems to be over as of today. (we shall see) But hang tight because this post may be long so I hope you have some time. Should you get bored with it…PLEASE PLEASE just skip down until you see “Holy Experience” and begin reading from there. Most professional bloggers say that instead of one long post…break it down into parts…but my joy and excitement just wont contain today…so here we go….

As most of you may already know, in addition to my love for writing and blogging, I have fallen IN LOVE with photography. I am a total and complete amateur, but something about capturing a moment that is rare, beautiful, unique, quiet, still, soft, bold, strong, inspiring, and special thrills my soul.

So it is not ANY surprise to me whatsoever that God led me to my FAVORITE blog on the entire world of this thing we call the internet. Now, I know…that is a pretty bold statement. It is bold, especially since I have never nor could I ever possibly review all the blogs ever created. But still, I know it is my favorite because I know God loves to give me gifts to bless my heart (which sometimes come is the smallest of packages) and He knows my heart…so I know He led me here for a reason.

Are you ready yet? Are you dying to know my favorite blog???

Holy Experience

This blog gets me going every…single…time. Her poetic nature, her love for GOD first and foremost, her love for her family, for photography, for humanity, but mostly for simplicity….it thrills me!!!

Because to me, simplicity holds more beauty than anything with a large price tag on it.

One of the things I most certainly love about the site is Multitude Monday and the Gratitude Community. It is a One Thousand Gifts experience. Read more about it by clicking the banner at the bottom of my site.

I am jumping in on mine right now and will try to remain focused on what is going on in my life…RIGHT NOW:

One Thousand Gifts… (the beginning)

I am thankful for

Green

When the door to past hurt closes

For the alarm system to my house that comes with sloppy kisses, joy, and devotion

For the way my “Tom and Jerry” –

Tucker and Ferguson get along so well

Moments of love and trust “caught” when no one is the wiser

I really encourage you to begin counting your way up to

 One Thousand Gifts

Love in Christ-

Rachel

Turning it over to the One who quenches

I noticed my plants really needed watering today. When I realized we were about to get rain, I felt a sense of relief. I welcomed the chance to be a little lazy and let the rain do my job for me. Right before it rained God laid a little something on my heart. So I grabbed my camera and now I share with you what He shared with me…Enjoy!

 

There are times in our life when we have problems that need attention…

We often think we can fix those problems ourselves…without much success.

So we tirelessly continue to try and fill the void and never end up satisfied.

 

But once we realize the “Son” is there among our cloud of doubt ; waiting for His chance to shine

We allow Him the room to “pour” His blessing and favor upon us...

completely fulfilling our needs and leaving no more room for want.

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).

as of late

Kristen, the ExemplifyOnline Editor shared with us what she has been loving, learning and listening to “as of late.” Check it out!

She also wants us to link up what we have been experiencing lately also.

Lately: I have been spending more time in the kitchen doing what I love; cooking.

Lately: I have been really bored even though I could think of a million things to do.

Lately: I have literally ‘dreamed’ A-LOT that I visit Italy….

Lately: I have been digging around for a good book or a good movie.

Lately: I have been seeking to draw closer to God and realizing that when I do not feel “that close” to Him---it is due to sin in my life.

Lately: I have taken a break from writing devo’s and inspirational blogs because my heart is yearning…and I want to ensure I am “making it ALL about Him and NONE about me.”

Lately: I have been patiently waiting and asking for God to lead me where He wants me to go and give me the words to say when I get there.

Lately: I have been thinking that there are two things that I would love to take a day out of my life to do: 1. Delve into a pool of powdered sugar---not because I want to eat it…but because it is so soft and cool… 2. Be 16-18 yrs. old again and ride around all day and all night in my friends car listening to music, talking and laughing and not worrying about gas prices or budgets.

Lately: I have been craving tons of fun!!

YOU?

My Wish For You

Peace when there is pain

Laughter when there are tears

 

To let go of past mistakes

To let go of constant worry

Happiness instead of sorrow

Hope when all seems lost

Joy when life is hard

To look in the mirror and see beauty

To never say anything about yourself that you wouldn’t say to someone else

Acceptance of God’s grace

Healthy relationships

Calm among any storms

What’s In Your Purse?

I read a post “here" that led me "here"---

That post inspired me to do this post; What’s in your purse? So, I will show you guys my purse and what is in it and hope that you will do the same. It’s a fun little game—so let’s keep it going.

So, here is my purse:

And here is what is in it:

From the top:

Sunglasses, Wallet

Wal-Mart Receipt from today, Tylenol, Prilosec OTC (you will notice a stomach trend here in a minute), Crackers my grandmother left in my purse last week, Hand Sanitizer I bought from Wal-Mart today when I got raw chicken juice on my hands, Imodium

Hubby’s Pen (don’t tell him), Blow-Pop, Listerine Tooth Whitening Pen, Candy from Vet’s Office, Watkins Business Card, Heart Medication

Empty gum wrappers, Empty gum packet, Lipstick, Tums (notice the tummy trend yet?), lipgloss, a dime and two pennies, one earring (didn't realize I lost one until just now) and my cell phone.

So girlies, if you have a blog, link me “what’s in your purse” in the comment section.

Have Fun!!

Rachel Clark

Where the heart is

I don’t really know where my mind has been lately. It has not been connected to my heart---I do know that. The passions and activities that bring so much joy to my soul have taken a back seat lately.

So while I regroup, pray, go through what I am going through and learn to lean more on God and not myself---I pray you are patient with me as I back off on my postings for a while.

I need to get back to what’s most important in my life!

 

Rachel W. Clark