I think we all can create our own oasis..we all can do small little things in our lives that make such a hugh difference not only the life of ourselves but as well in the lives of them ones in whom are around us…if we all would choose to have a good day inspite of our surroundings..if we all would do them small little things that make such an impact and warm hearts..then guys we ourselves can create the atmopshere in which we are longing to live..and hopefully that atmopshere is one of a peaceful and content one…not one filled with anger, gossip or negativity…but hopefully it is one in which is filled with love, joy and peace…for the bible says that godliness with contentment is a great gain..1 Timothy 6:6…and we all should strive for a life of peace and contentement..so how do we do this?…how do we make a differnece in our lives and in our homes..how do we create that atmosphere in which we’re hoping to live and to acheive…well, for one we start with ourselves..I love the saying that says this..be the change in which you want to see in this world..and the other great saying says, don’t let others pull you into their storms but you pull others into your peace…Hallelujah…for alot of people do just the opposite instead of pulling others into their peace they let others pull them into their storms..so I pray we all choose to be that light..and choose to create such a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere..and especially one in our homes in which we live..that should be such a beautiful and godly place…I always try to keep a candle lit in my home..or maybe have something cooking in the oven..or on the stove..always have snacks available for my family and friends if by chance someone were to stop by..and I love to keep a cake and sometimes a pie available just in case..for none of us can ever go wrong with sweets that is and of course a good ole cup of coffee…and as well always showing love to my family…all day long..understanding that they have been given to me as a gift from my Father in which is in heaven..and understanding that we are all on the same team..Praise the Lord…for we can choose to have any type of day it is that we ourselves choose to have..and I for one don’t like to have strife, confusion, anger or bitterness no where involved in my life or my families life..for the bible says that where there is confusion there as well is every evil work..James 3:16…so let us create that lovely oasis for everyone in whom may be around us…let us choose to be that light and let us choose to be positive…I as well read this post today that said this…I am not ready to improve my life..because I’m still in the complaining stage..and for some I do believe that they are constantly in that complaining stage…never to be satisified or content..or to ever be happy about really anything..and I tell ya if any of us think that we’re ever gonna move forward to improve our lives all the while choosing to live our lives always complaining and murmuring…then we are only fooling ourselves…for by doing such the only thing it is that we are doing is holding ourselves back from living and having the best life that Jesus Christ died that we might be having and living..John 10:10…so let him who stole steal no more from you and your life..Ephesians 4:28…for we all know right from wrong..and we all have been made wiser than the enemy..Psalm 119:98…so we know when that ole devil is trying to get our goats…so guys let us not let him get anything else anymore from any of our lives…but when he comes around instead we choose to go and get ourselves up and go and pray..and go and focus our attention on the Lord..and instead rise up and choose to be different other than doing things like we’ve always chosen to do them…because we already know that them ways don’t work at all…so create that godly, loving atmosphere guys…and never disregard the witness that we are and can be to our families and to our friends…and instead let us cast our cares on Jesus..Psalm 55:22..and get all filled up with Him..and then take that filling and let it flow on out unto all them others that may come and or be around you each and everyday…for iron sharpenes iron..so a man sharpenes the countenance of his friend..Proverbs 27:17…so let us all be sharpening our family and friends..and never ever to be dulling them guys…In Jesus’ name I do ask and pray!..Amen and Amen…Be blessed today my dear sweet friends and remember wherever you go and whatever you do, Be a light for our Father, Much love to you all, Mandi