Queen Jen's Gems

Our mind is constantly in motion. Our thoughts are very powerful. We're always thinking about something! What we think about is what we tend to focus on. Every word and action starts as a thought. The more we think about something, the more likely the thought will lead to words and actions. However, it's up to us as to how long we let a thought stay in our mind. Our thoughts are good when they line up with the Word of God. Philippians 4:8 tells us exactly what we should be thinking about. The verse tells us that our thoughts should be true, noble, just, pure, lovely, things that are of a good report and things that are praiseworthy. Our thoughts should please God at all times. Now I know...there are times that we're going about our day and all of a sudden a wrong thought comes into our mind. We might think where did that come from. While we can't control all the thoughts that come in our mind, we can make a choice of how long it stays in our mind. Knowing the Word of Go...

Release means to let go, to be free. Release means no longer being bound or held down by something. When something or someone is released, they experience freedom. Have you ever seen doves be released into the sky before? Well, I have had the opportunity to see it before and it was a beautiful scene! The white doves were confined at first, but as soon as the person opened the cage, the white doves flew out and were all over the place in the sky. The doves were free to fly wherever they wanted. They were no longer bound to the cage they were in. We too have to learn to release in our lives. I have to constantly work on this every day! We have to let go of people that mean us no good. If the person is not helping us, we need to release them. We can still love them, but they don't have to be in our circle or in our crew. All connections are not healthy and God will show us what's healthy and what's not healthy. If the connections are one-sided and not helping us moving forward...

A moment is a specific point in time. It's right here, right now. Now, I know there is a lot that goes on in our day and around us. I know there can be a lot of distractions and noise that surround us. Even with all of that, we still have to make the best of each moment we're given. Life is made up of moments and we need to cherish every moment we have. Once the moment passes, we will never get it again. That's why it's so important to cherish every moment of life. I've learned that it's not only important to cherish moments, but we should cherish the people that share those moments with us. As I've lost many loved ones along the way, I can look back and realize how important those moments were. I miss my loved ones a lot who are no longer here. When I think about the moments I had with them, they make me smile, laugh and cry. Through it all, I am so grateful for every moment I had with them! So you know how you can take pictures with a camera and moments ca...