I'm Not Giving Up, I'm Just Giving it to God

Use less, love more, drive less, give more, worry less, praise more, pride less, spirit more. May we accept the gift into the world, and treat the world as if it's a gift.

A friend of mine posted this as his status a few days ago, and I have to point out the last sentence. (May we accept the gift into the world, and treat the world as if it's a gift.) Yes, the world is a gift. After all, we needed somewhere to live when God created us, so yes, it's a gift. We have to treat it as such. Handle it with care. Respect it. And as shitty as it is now, we still have to see the beauty in it.

Like a sunset.

Two friends with different religions. One Christian and one Muslim.

The perfect picture between a mother and her child.

A sleeping child.

A 21 year old who almost died twice after having a brain tumor removed. Walking proof that God does answer prayers!

Ok, so these photos are pictures of my world, but it's just as beautiful as the whole. I have been thinking a lot about life and love the past couple of weeks, and although things haven't worked out like I wanted them to in a certain area, I can't complain. 2011 has been VERY kind to me, so how can I ask for more? I can't. The photos above remind me to be thankful for what I have. To be kind and good. To show compassion. To offer to help someone and not expect anything in return. To be the best friend, daughter, mother I can be.

I've noticed a change in myself recently. A certain air of confidence in knowing I can be perfectly content in life, and how to leave it all up to God.

In His name I pray, and I know those prayers will be answered. Eventually.