Today I am having to take my own advice... and this does not come easy for me. I absolutely HATE having to do it... but when you know it's right, no matter how much your heart just isn't in it it must be done... right???

So what is this wonderful advice you ask?? Well it is that when facing difficult people, it is most likely they are being difficult, ugly, hurtful people because they are themselves hurting. So in order to break this cycle, we must not react with ugliness, but we must pray for them. Right then and there. YIKES! and I know that praying for someone even when we don't want to or feel particularly excited about it... it not only benefits them, but even more so us because we are learning Jesus level compassion... So my challenge to myself and to you if you feel so inclined is to every time someone annoys you, is ugly to you, causes you pain, or distress is to stop and pray...for THEM...

And just because I love a friendly face in the mornings a treat for you! I just love my sweet niece Shelby!!!