praiseworthy

Times became tough 

rumors were abound

for some friends

this past fall.

It is easy

to fall into

gossip

rumors

and hatred.

It is easy

to listen

to the wrong

voices.

It is easy

to let your heart

sway.

Why?

Why is it

so hard

to stay

on the correct path?

The one

He 

has planned 

for us?

When this was

happening,

I found this poster

on Etsy

and immediately

ordered a copy.

{Philippians 4:8}

I love this verse

for many reasons.

But mainly

because

when I read it,

it reminds me

to stay

on the path.

I have this

hanging in my bathroom

where I read it

first thing 

every morning.

I may awake feeling

stressed,

worried

or 

sad.

But 

when I am reminded

to do what is 

right,

true or

noble~

I find strength

to start my day.

I read this verse

before bed

every night.

Is it

praiseworthy

to go to bed

with anger

in our hearts?

This is a reminder

to let go

and go to Him

as needed.

This verse

has made such an impact

we have made it into

our family

"vision".

And thus,

our sign

came to life.

We are striving

to raise our

rockin' ryan's

to be

Noble

True 

and

Admirable

men.

We are not perfect.

I struggle daily

to stay on track

with who 

I want to be.

But,

it is amazing

that these

few words

have changed

me

and

in many ways

given

me strength

in those hard times.

Does your family have a Vision

or Mission Statement

for who you are

and what you want to become?

We highly recommend

putting one in action!

I would love for you 

to share yours!

love, the rockinryans