Carpe Diem

Seize The Day

Seize the day

take it in your hands

grasp the edges and don't let go

although you can't take complete control

don't let go

whatever part you hold

don't let go

seize every choice and opportunity

and don't let go

live it out till the end comes about

and don't let go

you may be rattled to bits

by the turns and twists 

but don't let go

they'll try to pry it from your fingers

and say you have no hold

and say you have no choice

no place to grasp this day

and that it’s not your fault

as they try to wrench it from your hands

but don't let go!

Seize the day!

~Carpe Diem~

I always thought lauhgter was a joyful sound. But today I heard laughter that was hollow and empty. It is was more disconcerting than any cry or moan. 

It was so hopeless and dismissive.

Then I've heard the laughter of people, who have gone through struggles and come through the other side. Its pure and brilliant like sunshine. It buoys up your soul like a balloon and I wish I could sit and listen to that sort of laughter forever.

Tomorrow the sun will come out, whether you can see it or not.
Behind clouds, rain, lightning, or fog.
Maybe you will be inside on your computer in your basement wrapped in a blanket with all the lights off. But the sun will still be outside shining.
The sun never really goes away.
If you travel in a cave and do not see the sun for weeks, even days, the sun is still out there above the earth shining. Even if there is a storm that lasts for weeks and weeks, the sun is still there behind the clouds- shining. And even if you close your eyes and refuse to look up, the sun is still there- shining.

~God is always here, loving us. He loved us when we were running away, when we are hiding in our basement, when we are surrounded by rain and the sky is stormy. He is always there and will always love us.
Do you want to know how I know He loves us?
Well, while we were still sinners, and ugly, and rebellious, and cruel, and mean, and dirty, and lustful, and tearing people apart with our words, and hurting people with our actions, and living in lies...God sent his only son to die in our place. To pay for all the hurt and wrong we've ever done. To cleanse us...but why?
So that we can be with God forever and forever live in the sunshine of His love.

Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 

Ignoring People = Slapping Them in the Face

If you are looking to damage someone’s morale, ignore them.

 Employing this method is not only frightfully easy, it is also extremely effective. There are of course, some people on whom this method will be slightly less successful. But on a whole it is quiet effective. Nothing conveys a superior attitude more than someone who refuses to even acknowledge you.

 It is like saying to their face,“You are worthless and are not worth my time.” 

Except it is more damaging because actions speak louder than words.

So the next time you feel the need to place yourself above others…….ignore them. Your actions will speak volumes.

~Sharla~

Find the Purpose

Everbody has good days and bad days.

You don't know if there will be a tomorrow.
But you have been given today, so don't waste it!

And remember. You are not defined by your mistakes. You are defined by the incredible love of our Saviour, Jesus Christ whether you know him or not.


Until then~
Whether you know Him or not, may God bless you.

~Sharla~