Own The Day

He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson —

  Fret and anxiety are the devil’s tools for getting us to be less than our Maker created us to be and these emotions rob us of our lives. The best way to overcome fret and anxiety is to put on the armor of God early and often and turn to God every time you…

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Victory

There are really only two dimensions to the concept of attitude--you either behave as though you are a victim of circumstance, or you take full responsibility for your situation.

— Richard Rudd —

  Can you imagine what the United States of America would be like if we had a mandatory class in school called “Be a Victor and not a Victim?” It is much easier to play the victim role than it is the victor role because being a victor requires taking responsibility. Where are you most…

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Independence Day

You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.

— Erma Bombeck —

  Love this from Erma. Enjoy your day but most importantly enjoy and appreciate your freedom. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Galatians 5:13, “For you were called to freedom, brothers.  Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”

Smile and Grow

I love the man who can smile in trouble, gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection.

— Thomas Paine —

  I love that type of man or woman too! Dang, I cannot stand whiners…of course those traits we most dislike in others were most likely traits we once owned…maybe it’s just me. 🙂 P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 2 Timothy 2:12, “if we endure, we will also reign with Him.”

we ALL die

We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.

— Chuck Palahniuk, Diary —

  Death is inevitable; what you leave behind is a choice. Stop and look behind you. What does it look like? What will you be leaving behind. All good? Some good, some bad? You still have time. Are there relationships that need mending? Is there a goal you keep putting off? What will your funeral…

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Seeing the Unseen

All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson —

  Nuff said. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Psalm 56: 3-4, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.  In God, whose word I praise–in God I trust and am not afraid.”

Anger Sucks

For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson —

  I’ve written my fair share of blogs about the devil’s favorite four letter word (fear) but a by-product of fear is the devil’s favorite five letter word–ANGER. If you feel as though you never have peace of mind do an anger check…I guarantee you there is something you are angry about. The best way…

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What’s Inside?

If, in fact, it is what's inside us that makes all the difference, then the difference is made when we choose what goes inside.

— Andy Andrews, The Traveler's Gift —

  …this is a continuation of yesterday’s blog…what you feed your mind, body and soul will be evident to those on the outside but most importantly to you. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from…

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Matter of Heart

Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them. Let me not beg for the stilling of my pain, but for the heart to conquer it.

— Tagore —

  I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase–“what happens in your life is not what matters; it’s how you look at what happens in your life that matters.” I have found my view of life changes and my heart significantly grows stronger when I feed my body, mind and soul with good things.  It is almost…

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Minds and Worry

Little minds have little worries, big minds have no time for worries.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson —

  A life of faith also has no time for worries. Are you a worrier? Try expanding your mind and faith by choosing to let go and let God…and let Him keep it 🙂 P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Matthew 6:27, “And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?”