When I was a kid, my mom would prepare special breakfast every now and then. And I remember one night in particular, after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that biscuit and eat every bite! When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits." Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides - a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!" You know, life is full of imperfect things.....and imperfect people. I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else. What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other’s faults - and choosing to celebrate each other’s differences - is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship. And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them at the feet of God. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a relationship where a burnt biscuit isn't a deal-breaker! We could extend this to any relationship. In fact, understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or friendship! "Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket - keep it in your own." God Bless You..... Now, and always....
----------------***************************************************--------------------------***********************************----------------- These are 75 questions you should ask yourself and try to answer. You can ask yourself these questions right now and over the course of your life. 1.Why not me? 2.Am I nice? 3.Am I doing what I really want to do? 4.What am I grateful for? 5.Whats missing in my life? 6.Am I honest? 7.Do I listen to others? 8.Do I work hard? 9. Do I help others? 10.What do I need to change about myself? 11. Have I hurt others? 12. Do I complain? 13. Whats next for me? 14. Do I have fun? 15. Have I seized opportunities? 16. Do I care about others? 17. Do I spend enough time with my family? 18. Am I open-minded? 19. Have I seen enough of the world? 20. Do I judge others? 21. Do I take risks? 22. What is my purpose? 23. What is my biggest fear? 24. How can I conquer that fear? 25. Do I thank people enough? 26. Am I successful? 27. What am I ashamed of? 28. Do I annoy others? 29. What are my dreams? 30. Am I positive? 31. Am I negative? 32. Is there an afterlife? 33. Does everything happen for a reason? 34. What can I do to change the world? 35. What is the most foolish thing I ve ever done? 36. Am I cheap? 37. Am I greedy? 38. Who do I love? 39. Who do I want to meet? 40. Where do I want to go? 41. What am I most proud of? 42. Do I care what others think about me? 43. What are my talents? 44. Do I utilize those talents? 45. What makes me happy? 46. What makes me sad? 47. What makes me angry? 48. Am I satisfied with my appearance? 49. Am I healthy? 50. What was the toughest time in my life? 51. What was the easiest time in my life? 52. Am I selfish? 53. What was the craziest thing I did? 54. What is the craziest thing I want to do? 55. Do I procrastinate? 56. What is my greatest regret? 57. What has had the greatest impact on my life? 58. Who has had the greatest impact on my life? 59. Do I stand up for myself? 60. Have I settled for mediocrity? 61. Do I hold grudges? 62. Do I read enough? 63. Do I listen to my heart? 64. Do I donate enough to the less fortunate? 65. Do I pray only when I want something? 66. Do I constantly dwell on the past? 67. Do I let other peoples negativity affect me? 68. Do I forgive myself? 69. When I help someone do I think Whats in it for me? 70. Am I aware that someone always has it worse than me? 71. Do I smile more than I frown? 72. Do I surround myself with good people? 73. Do I take time out for myself? 74. Do I ask enough questions? 75. What other questions do I have? ------------------------------------------------
