“ I’ll be happy when we have more money.”
“I’ll be happy when I find a new job or get a promotion.”
“I’ll be happy when I can run again.”
“I’ll be happy when I get married, buy a home, start a family, retire, etc.”
“I’ll be happy when I can pay off my debt.”
“I’ll be happy when I can get more blog exposure.”
“I’ll be happy when I can be at a good weight.”
“I’ll be happy when we move and can start over.”
“I’ll be happy when my spouse does this or that.”
“I’ll be happy when …..”
Raise your hand if these thoughts have scurried through your mind before.
Guilty. Yes. And all these thoughts add nothing to our lives. No value.
BUT…
I think, at times, they are pretty hard to escape. It’s almost second nature to us HUMANS. Good there is something we can do to SHIFT those thoughts.
It’s called thankfulness. You see, I’ve been talking about thankfulness. It can really shift your perspective when looking at life. Glass half full versus half empty, ya know?
It wasn’t until I read this devotional that I realized that these infectious thoughts are lies and can be CURED with PRAISE!
Yes, PRAISE GOD for that.
So today, I want to do a praising, a little curing, a little THANKING!
I praise GOD for the ability to smile, to laugh, to hug, and to cry. All good healthy emotions!
I praise GOD for fun. The ability not to take myself to seriously and to be a goober when needed.
I Praise GOD for his provision. No matter what, He’s always watching over us. Seriously, why do I ever doubt HIS plans, HIS path?
I Praise God for Flavor, because without it, we wouldn’t be able to savor the little things. Like these.
- 1 cup sugar (I used NuNaturals baking sugar)
- 1 cup Organic peanut butter
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup dark Chips and optional shredded coconut
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter or chocolate hazelnut spread (for topping)
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease muffin cups or mini muffin cups and set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together the 1 cup sugar, peanut butter,coconut flour, chocolate chips/coconut, and egg. Roll peanut butter and chocolate mixture into balls; Press and flatten the PB balls into each muffin cup using your hands. If it’s a little dry, add in some egg whites. Should make about 12-15 large cups or 18-20 mini cups. Then take about 1/4 cup dark chocolate pb and place it in ziploc bag. Cut the corner and use it as a frosting decorator tube. . Then squeeze the Dark Chocolate PB from the tube/bag into your muffin cups. 2. Bake about 15 minutes or until edges are set and bottoms and edges are lightly browned
- you can also try this with sunflower seed butter, almond butter, etc.
I Praise God for well.. this.. being able to share. To give back. To be Corny Cotter!
Life has it’s way of throwing us curve balls. But I think the only way to deal with it is to stay calm and focus on hitting a grand slam versus a strike out.
Oh and this ought to leave you feeling happy today. The two random winners picked from the Healthy Bites Giveaway. Just read about their inspiring passions!
I’ll be emailing you soon ladies!
What are you PRAISING today?
Cheers,
Corny Cotter
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omg I love that last quote. And YES YES YES to everything in this post. Thanks for the Wednesday (well, now Thursday) wisdom, Lindsay
i’ll pass this wisdom on to you this thursday. How about a thursday thoughts post? hehe
Oh, how I know those thoughts Lindsay! I am having them big time right now because of our house situation. I am trying to hear God’s voice in this and other “if only” areas but mine is screaming over His. Now if I could only figure out how to give Him these burdens and let Him take care of them. I’ll have to work a bit harder on that, thanks for the encouragement!
So making those muffins! Yum!!
Nicole
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i’ll be saying a little prayer right here and now for you Nicole. Release those thoughts. xoxo
Thanks Lindsay : )
Nicole recently posted..Workouts in Review: 10 Pounds Down Cardio Abs
your posts lways leave me smiling.
ALWAYS. So happy they get emailed to me — this way I NEVER miss one.
You are so awesome.
you do? well don’t i feel uber special. I get my EMZ delivered too. Wish it was hand delivered though.
Perspective changes everything – for better or worse! I’ve learned to think “I’m happy NOW”. There doesn’t always have to be a specific reason, other than things are great and your life will only go in the direction you steer it.
I’m praising a great run experience this morning with some kick-butt peeps in DC & the taper I’m enjoying that will lead me over another finish line
Heather @ Dietitian on the Run recently posted..Wordless Wednesday: the fANNEtastic wedding!
that is something to be THRILLED about. Your strength, determination, commitment, and positive outlook on life are carrying you well these days!
Oh girl, those cookie muffins look amazing!
Rach recently posted..A Little Rae of Sunshine
I have so much to be thankful for, but for starters I’m thankful that my beautiful son turned 10 yesterday. And I’m thankful that despite battling MS, God has blessed me with not having another relapse this year and I have been able to continue running.
Beth @ Miles and Trials recently posted..Another 4am Wake Up Call
love this! Today I praised being with my niece! Nothing else makes me happy and at peace like getting a hug from her, hearing her laugh…wish I could be a kid again!
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i loved that picture of you and your niece in the pool! that what happiness at it’s finest!
Yes ma’am, whenever I get caught on the slightness ungrateful path Philippians 4:11-13 comes to the rescue, the secret of living content regardless of our circumstances is to trust Him “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
Adri {Food-N-Thought} recently posted..{The Influence Conference} Motive & Purpose
that is the best verse! i try to memorize that and repeat daily!
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