Posts by Merrill
Just Swing!
It’s all too easy to just focus on what still needs to be done, check marks that need checking, lists that need crossing. BUT equally important is not to forget how far you have come. You’ve come a long way baby! Take time to turn around and look back, see what you have accomplished….. Pause. Celebrate! Pat yourself on the back! Praise! It is when I am swinging, with the sun on my face that I hear God saying, “Well done my faithful girl!” And I am gently reminded that nothing can separate me from His love. He is with me every step of the way. Celebrate all he’s done in you and through you today and SWING!
Read MoreHello, are you there?
So on the way to church I was wrestling with God about, now get this, Loneliness….hummm? Surprised? I know I have a full life, filled with love, support, family and friends. But sometimes I wonder if my shoulders a broad enough, I get tired and life can seem so big. I was saying “God Can you hear me?” I actually said out loud, ” I am lonely.” Something I don’t usually say. It’s not for lack of people, or things to fill my life with, it’s from doing it alone. Something single people, well really anyone can tend to feel at one time or another. Not having someone to share the weight or the joys that life offers. Not having...
Read MoreDo I hear the Wham-bulance??
I love the line from the movie The Kid, where someone is whining about something and the main character says” Wait! Let me call the Wham-bulance!” It’s true! Anthony J. D’Angelo says….”If we have the time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it!” Amen. The real issue is what are you going to do about it? It’s your life. Excuses, blame and regret all lead you to a dead end. Every time you whine, complain or make excuses for your life you are convincing yourself that it is hopeless. Instead, let go of what has happened or what was done to us….”drop the poor...
Read MoreBeing There!
Never underestimate the power of your presence nor your ability to comfort and encourage. Lord, thank You for my friends that uplift me, encourage me, pray for me and support me. May we all be open to how God can use each of us to do His work. Challenge for the day….If you tell someone you are going to pray for them…JUST DO IT. Right then, it will have a powerful effect on both your lives and will mean more to them than you will ever know. Too often we walk away with good intentions and in the busyness of the day forget to pray. There is no right or wrong way, just words lifted up to encourage and support a friend in need. So get off your comfort zone, reach...
Read MoreClasses start this week!
Don’t forget the Sweetly Broken Class starts THIS WEDNESDAY 7pm! And the ChooseJOY Life Coaching Workshop starts THIS THURSDAY at noon! Both will be at First United Methodist Church WP. Hope to see you there! I am really looking forward to some amazing classes where I know positive things and change will happen in those that can come! Feel free to call if you have any questions! 407-455-3120
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Merrill Is a mother of 5 who has found her calling in sharing her experiences from life with others. She can help you break out of your routine to live life to its fullest potential.