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     I admit I am a perfectionist.  I used to take pride in that fact but now I realize it is bondage.  Oh how I want to be an "unperfectionist".  I know that's not a word, you know what I mean? I've been wrestling this out with God.  I am starting to realize that being a perfectionist is all about me.  It's selfish.  It means I care too much about what other people think about me when it only matters what GOD thinks about me.   God doesn't care how the highlights look in my hair or if my jewelry goes with my outfit.  God cares about my inner beauty.  A gentle and quiet spirit is precious to God. But  let it be  the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament  of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 1 Peter 3:4 Everything is backwards in God's kingdom.  The weak are strong, the last shall be first.  However, God always places priority on people. God cares more about the people

I am so thankful for my Young Living Essential Oils!  We were out of town last week and my son got a fever during the night.  I put peppermint oil on his feet and that took the fever down.  I also rubbed Thieves Oil blend on his belly.  (This oil supports the immune system and combats sickness, colds and flu).  My son was better in the morning!   Then my other two boys got sick with a cough and cold.  I was able to use Lavender oil on their feet along with Winter Breeze Vapor Rub (www.beeyoutiful.com, tell them I sent you) for their coughs. I have also been putting RC and Raven oil on their chests and diffusing Eucalyptus , Thieves and Raven throughout the house.  (The diffuser comes with the Young Living Starter Kit.) And they all smell so good!! Check it out at www.youngliving.com and sign up for the Starter Kit which comes with a diffuser (GREAT DEAL).  My member # is 1288141 

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire . If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don't know something For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times, During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations Because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge Because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you're tired and weary Because it means you've made a difference. It's easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessings. Author Unknown