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Monday, February 21, 2022

Every Circumstance Requires a Choice!


Circumstances....
we can be above them or below them.
We can look on the dark side or the bright side.

Every circumstance requires a choice.

Unemployed?
It's either hopeless or a chance to watch God perform miraculous provision.
Cancer?
It's either a death sentence or a chance to see God's miraculous healing.
Lonely?
It's either a reason to despair or a reason to reach out to someone else who may be lonely, too. 
Afraid?
It's either a reason to give in to anxiety or to take every thought captive unto the obedience of Christ.

I choose hope. 
I choose faith.
I choose to reach out.
I choose miraculous healing.
I choose miraculous provision. 
I choose to take those thoughts captive.
I choose JESUS.

I choose to
keep on the sunny side of life!


Now... when I need it, please remind me friends!

What do you choose?


This old song by the Carter Family 
ministered to my heart today.
It's an old recording.
It makes me think of a country family
sitting out on their porch 
singing after supper.
It inspired me today.


God bless each one of you dear readers!

Thanks so much for your prayers, cards and notes!
For those who have asked, I am happy to give my address, but I would rather not post it on the blog. Just send me an email. My address is in the sidebar.

Enjoy and keep on the sunny side!

Laura
Happy at Home
Counting on Jesus




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18 comments:

  1. Michelle-ozark crafterJune 7, 2017 at 5:38 PM

    Hello dear friend! I always say, "You don't always have a choice what happens to you in life, but you do have a choice in how you react to it."

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  2. WendiJune 7, 2017 at 7:30 PM

    I love this post! My choice is to choose joy. You can find it anywhere as long as you have the right attitude. Keep looking on the sunny side my friend!

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  3. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]June 7, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    Hi Sweet Laura,
    I choose Jesus and the Sunny side of life too.. Love your post.. I just pray, that I could be as strong and full of faith as you are.. hugs and prayers your way..

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  4. DebbieJune 8, 2017 at 1:18 AM

    Laura, my continued love and prayers are with you. Your attitude makes a huge difference when you are facing "giants" in your life. Be blessed my friend.

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  5. Carol W.June 8, 2017 at 1:24 AM

    Laura, keeping on the sunny side of life facing life's storms & holding tightly to Jesus' hand is the only way to live! God bless you, I'm still praying for a miraculous healing for you!

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  6. Antonia ReneeJune 8, 2017 at 5:51 AM

    I always say if there was never a reason for a miracle we would never know the mightiness of God. Believing with you!

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  7. sandi sJune 8, 2017 at 10:52 AM

    I always try to see the bright side of things, I'm glad you chose that too. Sometimes it's hard and you'll be down but then you pick yourself up and things can look brighter. You have so many friends praying for you and I hope that helps to give you peace. Hugs, Sandi

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  8. Debby RayJune 8, 2017 at 12:27 PM

    What a beautiful, uplifting post Laura. Love that song! Hugs to you and prayers continuing. I choose Jesus... every. single. time. ♥

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  9. CherylJune 8, 2017 at 7:01 PM

    Praying for you, sweet friend, and sending hugs!

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  10. Billie JoJune 8, 2017 at 8:20 PM

    Always inspiring!
    You are amazing! : )

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  11. annieJune 8, 2017 at 8:41 PM

    Thinking about you!
    Hoping for good days!
    Always nice to see a post from you!
    I enjoy the old bluegrass style of music.
    The Carter home fold is not a long way from here,
    But I have never been there.
    The music lives on though, smile.
    But the kind of era they represented is very familiar to me.
    You never really get above your raising!
    Hope you have a lovely rest of the week!

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  12. ReginaJune 8, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    Hi Laura,
    I love this post. I'm always glad to see a post from you because it lets me know you are able to "visit". Have a blessed weekend!

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  13. Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends June 10, 2017 at 2:25 PM

    One of my favorite songs - it ministers to me, too. You are in my prayers, dear Laura.
    Love and Blessings,
    GiGi

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageJune 11, 2017 at 5:18 PM

      How neat is that GiGi? Not too many remember that old one. Thanks for praying for me.
      Laura

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  14. SIRVIENDO AL SEÑORFebruary 21, 2022 at 5:28 PM

    QUE DIOS DERRAME ABUNDANTES BENDICIONES SOBRE TU VIDA LAURA, QUE SIEMPRE TENGAS ESA CHISPA ENCENDIDA PARA ALENTAR A OTROS, VIVIMOS EN UN MUNDO LLENO DE ODIO Y DE MALDAD, LA GENTE VIVE SIN JESUS, AHI ESTA EL PROBLEMA, NECESITAMOS MAS PERSONAS CON TU ACTITUD DE IR SIEMPRE ADELANTE A PESAR DE TODAS LAS CIRCUNSTANCIAS ADVERSAS QUE SE PRESENTAN EN TU CAMINO. BENDICIONES Y UN ABRAZO A LA DISTANCIA.

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  15. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceFebruary 23, 2022 at 3:32 PM

    This is such a beautiful post Laura, I am glad you brought it back up again! It made me sad to see sweet Debby's comment, and know that she has gone on to be with the Lord. You really are so right, in every circumstance, we have a choice, and our choices determine our destiny. Our best choice is to choose Jesus! May the Lord bless you richly sweet friend!

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    1. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageFebruary 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM

      OH, I didn't know about Debby. Thank you for telling me. She is choosing Jesus all the time.

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This life only works with Jesus. The next life is a continuation of this one—make sure you spend it with Jesus. Jesus is the only way to God the Father!

Laura Lane

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