A Practical Series (Intro)

"And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." 2 Timothy 2:2 

A Grateful Heart:

To Mr. Watkins, my "Lead the Field" mentor,

Thank you for investing in the lives of my cousins, my siblings, and myself during our teen years. We are grateful that you shared the "Lead the Field" study with us and taught us how to live a successful life. You are a great example! Thank you for inspiring us to study truth/fable and to think critically for ourselves. Thank you for helping us understand how to set up worthy goals. We thank you for sharing the spiritual side of this study (for the Bible is the basis for these basic life principles). We know that we wouldn't be where we are today... without your investment in us. We are indebted to you. This study is dedicated to you. I pray that this "Lead the Field" series will be a blessing to others as you and your dedication to it has been to us. 

What is "Lead the Field"?

Earl Nightingale did the Lead the Field study in the 1950s. He writes that "it is the result of more than 20 years of research on one subject.... why do some people do so very well in life, live so very successfully, while the majority does not." It was written primarily for career success, but the principles apply to success of any kind, even motherhood or in your Christian life. The lessons that you learn from this series are: Attitude, Opportunities are all around us, Choose your Goal, Use your Mind to Improve it, Serve First and so much more! 

For Joy-Givers?

I have prayed about this for several weeks and I truly believe that God wants me to share this series with you. I believe this will help you enjoy life more, get more things accomplished and just feel more focused about your dreams (even seeing them become reality). I am praying to see more successful mothers, wives, and/or individuals as a result of this. :D

It Made a Difference!

I can testify that this series has helped me from being a procrastinator to setting reasonable goals to even completing them. I have three little girls under the age of two. I maintain a clean house (laundry and dishes), feed my family with healthy meals, read my Bible daily and even create Bible questions for my church. I also help maintain the "Joy-givers" facebook page (link here: https://www.facebook.com/joygivers14) and write my weekly blog. My brother, Valeriy, works as a Chase bank manager and maintains a successful Instagram gallery (link here: http://instagram.com/Mrvalography). My sister, Lidiya, completed her Associates Degree at 17 years old and went on to complete her teaching degree by 22 years old. My brother and sister are both appreciative for this series and for Mr. Watkin's investment. :D

I am excited to share these practical life lessons with you! Stay tuned for the first lesson next week: "Attitude" ;)

Burdened with a Load

1. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
   Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
   Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
   And you will keep singing as the days go by.

Difficult Days, Dates, or Moments:

Are you going through some hard days knowing the pain/heartache will only get worse? Are you aching to get through another "anniversary" date that you can never forget? Are you having a moment where everything is going wrong? Are you have a moment that makes you cry? Are you feeling alone?

Words of Encouragement:

Don't go through those days or moments.... alone. Please. First, take a empty book out and write out your thoughts of heartache and sorrow to the Lord. Share your deepest pains and aches with Him. He calls to us to cast our burdens unto Him and He even keeps our tears in a bottle. (1 Peter 5:7, Ps. 56:8) Let them go. Give them to Jesus.

Pray in those moments. Close your eyes right now. Just pray. Ask your Heavenly Father for strengthen and encouragement. God hears you. Truly, He does. Ask Him to comfort you and guide your steps. (Pr. 3:5-6)

Phone or spend time with a friend. Rely on a good friend and share your heart with her. Allow her to be a listening ear. God tells us to bear one another's burdens. Ask her to strength you and pray for you.

Look for the good. Remember that you are giving so many blessings. Past, present.... and future. Cherish the good memories. Bring to mind the positive things, the joyful memories, and the happy moments. Take pictures of the present memories. Treasure them in your heart. Smile. Make good moments. Laugh at silly things. Look toward the future. Know that tomorrow is a new day. Know that heaven is home. :D

Take a bath. Read a relaxing book or magazine. Bake some cookies. Listen to classic music. (Yes, it makes a difference what you listen to.) Take a walk. Smell the flowers. Breathe.

Remember:

God is always with you. A friend can "hug" you. Time will heal all. Heaven is home. :)