Blessing





The other day Marlin and I were talking about being a blessing to people, well rather he was preaching a mini sermon that I much needed to hear and he encouraged me greatly! So I thought I would paraphrase what he said an share it with you!! 
It may sound simple to you or it may be something you've heard a million times before, but it really blessed me to hear it and maybe it will bless you too and encourage a joyful mindset in you!
How it all got started was, we were talking about how upset I can get when things don't turn out as perfectly as I would like them to! I am a perfectionist in many ways and when I can't get them just right I get quite annoyed and upset at myself. It takes a lot of joy out of my work and sometimes makes it stressful. It is definitely something I should work on! Marlin was telling me how I should just do the best I can with the talent I have and watch others get a blessing from it! A lot of times I do things with the wrong attitude. I think things have to be just so and I can't enjoy them as much as I could if I had an attitude of blessings others. My attitude should always be to do the best I can and enjoy what I'm doing! The majority of the time people always enjoy the talent you display and when you do it with a joyful attitude it blesses them greatly! Now there might be 1 in 100 people that critique you and don't get a blessing from it because they think they can do better, an probably could, but who cares about that one person! As long as you are doing your best with a joyful attitude and cheerful countenance, blessing the majority is what counts! So go on and share the talents you have with a joyful attitude an you'll reap a great reward as you watch people being blessed through you! A great attitude starts in your heart/mind! As a man thinketh in his heart so is he! So if your mind is on unhappy things and you aren't cheerful I highly doubt you'll do much blessing!

I hope what I've shared is clear to you. My mind seems somewhat boggled right now so I don't know if I made much sense, but basically my point is to get your eyes off yourself and focus on being a blessing to people. You will be happier and enjoy what you are doing even more!

I know it's simple, but it's so very true! Have a blessed day!

The last day in CO

More pictures in the San Luis Valley!
We were sorry to leave Colorado! But are also ready to be home again!


Center pivot irrigated hay field in San Luis Valley with gorgeous snow caps to the east




Handsome guy!



The Marlins!



Antelope 


Lavender 

 creek


aspen leaves

great sand dunes national park