Personality Traits

 Be Thankful for God Given Personality Traits

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Susan Ann Blakley

Our God- given personality traits can be seen in our  actions, words, and deeds. We should be grateful for what God has planted in us. I’m thankful for the journey of transformation that God has set before me. LORD, help me Jesus!

Question for Week 12: What are you favorite personality traits?
As for me…

I’m thankful that God has blessed me with traits that bring glory to His Name. I’ve been thinking about some my gifts in my personality. What do I see and appreciate about them?

Here’s a few on my list of being….
CARING and RESPECTFUL
I’m aware that being caring brings out,  being respectful toward others. The love of God is in all of us. We express care as we see the concerns of others in our world. It’s a nice to know that people care. (We all are cared for. We all are valuable in the eyes of God. We matter. )

HELPFUL and KIND
I’m aware that being helpful and kind can encourage people in need. There are things I can’t be of use. But, I do show kindness in trying offer help. (It’s good to be a helping hand and show kindness in our lives. We  all need encouragement from time to time.)

SIMPLE and SWEET
I can make things complicated. But, I try to be simple and plain as I can. People tell me that I’m sweet. We all have our ways of expressing our sweetness.  (Those simple things in life don’t need to be too much. May we be sweet about the little things in life.)

THANKFUL and STRONG
Through the years, I’ve learned to be thankful. Even having a “Thank” sessions with God.  And as I’m coming along in life, I believe that I can be strong. Being built up by the LORD. (We should have a thankful heart every day. As we grow in life we can be strong through the thoughtfulness of be thankful for what God has done and will do in our lives. )

I hope that Spring is making her home where you are. She was here and left back comes and goes. Winter is tagging along. But, soon he will be leaving. The land is coming back to life as the storms and rain have been coming in due time. Enjoy Spring while its Springtime.

Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
S.A. Blakley

Someone Who Inspires You

 Inspiration ~ Life

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Susan Ann Blakley

Life is a journey. And every season has its work set out for us. There are many turns we take. We choice what we ought to do or not do etc. We all have someone or some things that inspires us. It’s deep within us that makes us turn toward what inspires us.

Question for Week 12: Who Inspires You?  As for me….God, His Son and His Holy Spirit. (There are people in my life who inspires me. I see the Spirit of the LORD in them.)

Everything with good intention should point us back to Jesus. When, we’re in contact with the world,  God is there. He’s in people and in nature. We have to acknowledge God and be tuned in to the Holy Spirit.

Only, if we take the time to look, to think and be aware that God is everywhere. We can be sitting by ourselves looking a creation, and witness that God’s love. His Spirit allows us to see, if we take the time and be still.

When we interact with people, God inspires us through the people we fellowship with .  Even strangers along the path way of life can bring us encouragement. God awakens our soul in many ways. Through songs, words and the simplest things in life.

The Spirit of God is the main inspirer in my life. For He is the one I seek. He’s the One that inspires us to choose life. I’ve chosen life. The Life that Jesus has for me. The inspiration that I desire, comes from the LORD.

I have an icon of the “image” of Jesus and a crucifix in my room. They remind me that the LORD is watching over me all the time. One thing about this photo, if you look at the eyes and walk around the room, the eyes move with you. This is cool.

The crucifix is the reminder that Jesus died for the world. He died for all so we can live the life that He has for us. So greater love that God has for us through His Son, Jesus.

I’m thankful for the Crucified One.
I’m thankful that the Resurrected King is resurrecting me.
May the LORD guide us in the  season that we’re in.

Thanks for reading.
God bless you on your journey.
S. A. Blakley

Things You Like About Myself

10 Things I Like About Myself

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Susan  Ann Blakley  (Still true today)

Wednesday, 26 January 2011 ~ Ten Things I Like About Myself?

I’ve been thinking. What are the Ten things I like about myself?

1.) I’m a follower of Jesus.

2.) I like myself

3.) I respect myself and others

4.) I can be helpful.

5.) I’m dependable.

6.) I’m friendly.

7.) I’m me.

8.) I’m blessed.

9.) I like mysteries.

10.) I’m a child Of God.

Thanks for reading!
Ten Things I Like About Myself?

Staying On The Journey,
Susan

How Did You Do? And How Do You Feel?

 How Do I  think I do before I begin things? 

I am thankful when I put some thought into what I'm doing.
I try to do things that are helpful for others. 
When I am into things, I'm hoping that things come out good.

How Did I Do It?
When I put my mind on what I'm doing, I tend to get things somewhat done. 
There times I can't complete what I do. 

How Do I Feel, before I started? 
I'm thankful that I have an opportunity to do things that I can do. 

How Did I Feel after I'm done?
I am thankful that can put some effort into what I'm doing.
I did what I could.  

In all:
 I'm thankful for those who are  thoughtful and can relate,
I'm thankful for those who gave feedback and bring encouragement.
I'm thankful for those who are respectful and are kind,
God bless you. 

Here's what I posted on March 2, 2018  
I didn't read it until after I wrote my 2023 post.  

 

 

The 9th Week of Gratitude ~

How Did You Do And Feel? ~ I'm thankful for the good that I do and the goodness in what I feel.  May the LORD help us through what we go through in our lives.

How did I do? I try not to think too long on what I do. I don't know how I did on some things. I try focus on doing good. I do what I can do. I do the best with what I have in the present moments that I have. Actually, I try not the grade myself on how I do things.

How did I feel? Feelings come and go. When I'm joyful, I can be at my best. I live in the moment. When I'm down in out, I try to do things that lift me up. I talk to God. And I love searching for my family connections.

Thanks for reading.
God Bless you.
S.A. Blakley

Express Gratitude: Three Kinds Of People

I am thankful for people who are thoughtful and can relate. 
When people are thoughtful, they want to reach out to others by making them feel welcomed. 
They can relate and make others feel at home. 

I'm thankful for people who gave feedback and can be helpful.
We can go about life not saying much to people because we appear to be so busy. 
Feedback brings encouragement and an uplift to the spirits of others. 

I'm thankful for people who are respectful and kind. 
When we acknowledge one another we should show respect. 
And being kind reflects our charter for those who we meet. 

To all who are thoughtful and can relate, gave feedback and bring encouragement, those who are respectful and are kind, God bless you. We can never know a person until we reach out to others. 

Thanks for reading. 
Express Gratitude: Three Kinds Of People

Blessings,
S.A. Blakley 

My Number One Friend

I am thankful that God calls me friend.
I am thankful that He has brought friends into my life.
Friends are truly blessings to have.

Who is my number one friend? 

Actually, my number one friend is more than a friend,
He's my LORD and Savior, to name a few. 

His name is above all names.
His name is Jesus.
He with me 24/7.
No one can ever ask for a better friend. 

I'm thankful that Jesus came into my life 40+ years ago.
He knows me more than anyone could  know me. 

I'm thankful that Jesus is leading me in the way I should go. 
Without Him, I am nothing.

I am thankful that the LORD is  always with me throughout my life's journey. 
I can talk to Him about anything that concerns me. 
I'm thankful that some day I will get to met my friend Jesus face to face. 

Thank You, LORD, the lover of my soul! 
My Number One Friend

Thanks for reading.

Blessings
S.A.Blakley 

My Hometown

I was thinking about my hometown. Without saying the name of the city, I will share a few things about what's there. There are key places in this city. 

I'm thankful that something sweet is coming out of this city.
The home of the cherry mash. 

I'm thankful that I grow up in a town that in the history books.
The place where the Pony Express begin and where Jessie James ended. 

I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to attend some practice games of a NFL team. .
The place where the Kansas City Chiefs holds their Training Camp. 

I'm thankful that I can view some of the places where some of my ancestors lived and walked .
I'm thankful I had the opportunity to live were my parents and their parents resided.
I'm thankful to have a hometown

Thanks for reading. 
Blessings
S.A. Blakley

I changed the theme  from The City You Live In to My Hometown
Countdown into the 8th week till my next decade. 

Something Someone Gave Me: A Compliment

I'm thankful for the gifts that God has blessed me with. I'm thankful for the gift of life that Jesus gives. I'm thankful that I have the opportunity to welcome people into the service before the Sunday gathering.

It's a good feeling to see people coming into the building each Sunday as we gather as the church to worship Jesus. And seeing the children running to check in to their classes. Thank You, Jesus!   

The compliment came on  Sunday, January 22, 2023.
I'm thankful for the elderly man who came up to me and gave me a compliment.  I was not expecting to hear this.

At first, he asked me if I was a greeter? I said yes and showed him my name tag. Then he reached out his left hand to shake mine.. He thank me for being a greeter. And he said that he appreciated all that I do. That made a good feeling inside me. I thank God for that man. And I believe God sent him to me. I needed to hear this. 

Being a greeter is challenging. 
At times we forget to thank others for what they do. We can take the gifts that God blesses us with for granted. If you are a greeter in a church or work where you greet people ; THANK YOU for your ministry. God bless you. 

Thanks for reading
Something Someone Gave Me: A Compliment

Blessings
S.A. Blakley . 

John: A Family Member

I'm thankful for my brother, John. He is the fifth born of nineteen.  He is  almost 79. 

I'm thankful that John shares some of his life's stories with me. I have a notebook of The Stories We Tell.  At times, when John and I start talking; he begins to share. I say wait a minute, wait a minute, I got to get my book.  

I'm thankful that John has a good memories. I asked him who were his teachers. He remembered all the names of his elementary school teachers. And he shared with me some of the stories  our mother told him when he was young.

I'm thankful for my family members.
John: A Family Member

Thanks for reading.
Blessings 
Susan 

Family

 When I think of family, I think of my parents, siblings and etc. 

I'm thankful for the couple in whom God choose to be my father, David and mother. Lula.
I'm thankful for the children that God choose to come out of my parents' union. 
I'm thankful that I was my parents' last and 19th child. I wasn't born by accident. 

I'm thankful that I had the honor to grow up around my parents and family.
I'm thankful that my Grandmother, Mary lived down the street.
I'm thankful that  some of my mother's siblings lived in the neighborhood. 
I'm thankful for my uncles and aunts and their children. 

Challenge For Week  Three In 2023. 
I'm thankful for FAMILY 

I'm thankful for those who read my post. 
Blessings
Susan

Spouse / Significant Other : Week Two

I googled the definition of significant other. 
"A person having importance in, or influence on, another's life."

I can relate to this definitions because I have no spouse. 

That person would be Jesus Christ, the Son of God and my LORD. 
I'm so thankful that Jesus came into my life when I was a teenager. I always call upon Him every day of my life well before I began attending regular  Sunday gatherings, when I was in my 30's . I continue to gather with the church on a weekly bases. 

I don't know what I would do without Him. I have my eyes fixed on Jesus. I'm thankful that God keeps me in His watchful eyes. I pray that people will get to know Jesus as who He is.

LORD, save those who don't know You and continue to save all who know You as LORD and Savior. 
We can't live life without You. In Jesus' Name Amen!

Thanks for reading. 
S.A. Blakley 

Why Start This Challenge Of Gratitude? Week One

I was searching throw some of my old papers. And I came across a sheet of paper with 52 Weeks Of Gratitude Challenge. I thought to myself: maybe I can use this On My Journey site. It will keep me active in journaling. 

Why Start This Challenge Of Gratitude? It's good to have something to be thankful for and we should thank God daily for all the goodness and mercy that comes into our lives.  

I'm thankful that I found this 52 weeks challenge. I have done this before I can't recall the year. Perhaps it was around 2015 or earlier. It was a challenge to do back then. Now I will see how my life has changed over the years. This is my second time around with these same journaling prompts. 


NOTE:
I came back to start this entry on January 14, 2023.
I didn't want to miss out on the first week. 
I hope to post the week two on January 14, 2023. 

Thanks for reading. 
S.A. Blakley

Here's what I posted on January 7, 2023. 

Into Another Year,  In Season

I still don't know what to use this site for. 
I'm using my other blogger sites

I'm not much into poetry.
But, here is one I started. 

Into another year, this season 
Come bow, we're suppose to be

Shining forth from darkness
Walking into the light, let's see

Praising and worshipping 
The everlasting King

Evening  through morning our hearts  
In Him, we'll always to sing

He's our Salvations 
From season to season