MY CUP DEFINITELY RUNNETH OVER

There's a movie I often got ribbed at liking. It's Hope Floats. It came on about two weeks ago and I found myself with a notepad watching it. Why? Because of the quotes. They are awesome.

From: "A dance is a conversation between two people. Talk to me."

To: "That's what families are for. It's why they're invented. So 'hopeless' doesn't get the last word."

And of course: "Beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad, but it's the middle that counts the most. You need to remember that when you find yourself at a new beginning."

Lately, I've had a bad 'habit' (we'll call it) of getting overcome by the set-backs in my life. Not remembering quickly enough that many people have it worse. Then something happens to remind me. Like a friend-of-a-friend's daughter having to go through life-threatening brain surgery and being told she may not make it. (Thankfully, she did...but I can't imagine her parents anxiety and weight on their hearts). Or a precious young girl in our community who was taken too suddenly this past weekend from this world.

Then today, as I'm in the middle of my pitty-party, I get a reminder from God (and apparently several people who love me) that things really aren't so bad and I'm not alone. Repeat...I'm not alone. And I'm loved. So...I guess I don't have it too bad afterall. I've just got to remember to pick the positive to focus on and like my devotional says...turn it over to HIM. Because He WILL take care of it.

Every. Single. Time.

Maybe not in the way I prayed for, but every time, nevertheless.

THANK YOU. 


Count Your Blessings 
I've never made a fortune,
and it's probably too late now.
But I don't worry about that much,
I'm happy anyhow.

And as I go along life's way,
I'm reaping better than I sowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

Haven't got a lot of riches,
and sometimes the going's tough.
But I've got loving ones all around me,
and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings,
and the mercies He's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong,
My faith wore somewhat thin.
But all at once the dark clouds broke,
and the sun peeped through again.

So Lord, help me not to gripe,
about the tough rows I have hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage,
When the way grows steep and rough.
I'll not ask for other blessings,
I'm already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy,
to help others bear their loads.
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

When I think of how many people
in this world have it worse than I do.
I realize just how blessed most of us really are.