A few thoughts from an old friend

     I ran into a old acquaintance the other day, and while we were catching up he gave me a few things to keep in mind (I have expound a little on them);

1. Everything passes, some days are going to be rough, but hang in there. 
2. It's on the way. Don't stop scanning the horizons for what God is bringing next. Look out everyday because He is at work and will bring the desires of your heart to you. Stop looking and you might miss it.
3. Live with expectations. Wake up expecting God to do great things. It may not happen today, or tomorrow, or this year but it will come. If you have no expectations of God then you cannot expect anything to happen.
4. Have a good attitude. It is the one thing that you can always control. 
5. Everything is an opportunity. What is good, what is bad, all can be turned for good. If not by us then certainly by God

     It's funny how God can send people along to encourage us at just the right time. Never discount the encouraging words God sends you, and know that they can come from anywhere and anyone.