Raise Your Level of Expectancy

"Set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on earth."  Colossians 3:2

"Keep your head down" is a common expression.  Sometimes we walk through life just hoping nobody notices us.  In order to see what is possible, we have to raise our heads up and look around.  Today's devotions suggests that I focus on the possibilities and follow my expectations.  The bible verse for today suggests that the focus should be on the higher things, God's things.

Interesting then, that I was working on the children's church lesson for tomorrow.  Twice each liturgical season, I prepare a lesson for the children of our parish.  I was reading the bible passages and the theme for the lesson is choice.  Making good choices.  Choosing the right path.  Following God's laws.  Choosing to be happy.  I'm very aware that God is using these messages for me too. 

I had breakfast this morning with someone who has become a good friend as our daughters have gone to school together.  She is one of the most Godly women I know and I am also fortunate that she says what's on her mind and doesn't mince words.  I just love being in her company.  She chooses God even when times get tough.  She uplifts those around her.  I aspire to be like her.  I will miss her sassy ways when the girls graduate in June.  She's a true gem.

I choose to surround myself with people who choose light, optimism, happiness, whatever you want to call it.  I am blessed to have a lot of people like that in my life.  Choosing to try to find the good and the happy in every situation is hard but so worth it when you do.  Maybe I need to raise the bar, raise my level of expectancy and choose to see my best life in the life I have.

Have a blessed Best Life day!