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Instead of Quitting, Try This…

Whether it’s a bad job or a horrible diet, there are times we all consider quitting. Quitting isn’t always a bad choice. We’ve been taught to believe that quitting is synonymous with failure, but some activities or relationships aren’t worth continuing. It’s important to arrive at a decision to quit or continue consciously, rather than making a reflexive decision.

Avoid quitting prematurely:

1. Hit the pause button. Most poor decisions could be avoided by taking a short pause. When you’re stressed, overworked, overtired, and fed-up, rash decisions become the norm. Give yourself the time you need to make a wise decision. Allow your head to clear before you make a decision that changes your life. Most decisions can wait.

2. View the situation objectively. Try to be objective and weigh the situation carefully. Enlist the help of a friend if necessary. It can be easier to evaluate someone else’s situation accurately than your own.

3. Consider the worst-case scenario. Think long-term. Quitting is an easy choice when you only consider the short-term ramifications. You can relieve your stress almost immediately! However, what are the long-term consequences? If you quit your job, what will happen if you can’t find another one?

• Reconsider quitting if the long-term consequences are too severe. A little relief now isn’t worth long-term pain.

• Who will be impacted by your quitting? Your boss? Coworkers? Family? The members of your church softball team? Who is affected?

• What message are you sending to your children? What would you recommend to a child in a similar circumstance? Your children are always watching. Be sure to set a good example.

4. Ask yourself if a new approach is warranted. Maybe you shouldn’t quit. Maybe you need a new plan. Not getting the results you desire isn’t necessarily a sign that you should call it quits. Poor results indicate an ineffective process. Perhaps all you need is a tweak to your approach. Major accomplishments are accompanied by numerous failed attempts.

5. Ask yourself why you’re considering quitting. Is it because you don’t believe you can be successful? You don’t have the resources you require? Do you not enjoy the job, activity, or relationship in question? Are you lacking the necessary time?

• Some reasons for quitting are better than others. Quitting a second job you don’t need so you can spend more time with your children is a good reason to quit. Ending your marriage because your spouse won’t pick up his dirty socks might be a bit extreme.

• Is there another solution besides quitting?

6. Consider the times you’ve given up in the past. How do you feel about those events today? Was quitting a good idea or do you regret it? How are you likely to feel in the future about quitting in your current situation?

7. Sometimes it’s necessary to lower your head and keep going. There are times when quitting is the best choice. However, when it’s not the best choice, it’s necessary to be strong and keep going. Stick with that horrible job until you have something else lined up. Give counseling a try before quitting on another relationship.

• If your default coping mechanism is quitting, you’ll never accomplish anything.

Take a moment before making a hasty decision. Quitting isn’t to be taken lightly. Before making the decision to quit, consider the consequences, consult with a trusted friend, and consider your history. In some instances, quitting is final. Avoid creating long-term challenges to alleviate stress in the short-term. Give yourself the time you require to make a wise decision.

My Success Principles

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THE WAY TO GOD AND PEACE

We live in a world contaminated by sin. Sin is anything that goes against God’s holy standards. When we do not follow the guidelines that God our Creator gave us, we are guilty of sin. Sin separates us from God, the Source of life.

Since the time when the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, sinned in the Garden of Eden, sin has been universal. The Bible says that we all have “sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). It also says that the natural consequence for that sin is eternal death or punishment in an eternal hell: “Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death” (James 1:15).

But we do not have to suffer eternal death in hell. God provided forgiveness for our sins through the death of His only Son, Jesus Christ. Because Jesus was perfect and without sin, He could die in our place. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

A sacrifice is something given to benefit someone else. It costs the giver greatly. Jesus was God’s sacrifice. Jesus’ death takes away the penalty of sin for everyone who accepts this sacrifice and truly repents of their sins. To repent our sins means to be truly sorry for and turn away from the things we have done that have violated God’s standards.  Acts 2:38 “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”.  Acts 3:19 “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;”.

Jesus died, but He did not remain dead. After three days, God’s Spirit miraculously raised Him to life again. God’s Spirit does something similar in us. When we receive Jesus as our sacrifice and repent of our sins, our hearts are changed. We become spiritually alive! We develop new desires and attitudes - 2 Corinthians 5:17“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”. We begin to make choices that pleases God -  1 John 3:9“Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.”. If we do fail and commit sins, we can ask God for forgiveness. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

Once our hearts have been changed, we want to continue growing spiritually. We will be happy to let Jesus be the Master of our lives and will want to become more like Him. To do this, we must meditate on God’s Word and commune with God in prayer. We will testify to others of this change by being baptized and sharing the good news of God’s victory over sin and death. Fellowship with a faithful group of believers will strengthen our walk with God - 1 John 1:7“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”.

- When Others Make Your Life Difficult by Daniel E. Miller 

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Sana all tanan Jason Marvin. Kanang bisa'g nasayop ka, dili ibalik-balik ug pamukha sa imoha nga nasayop ka. Dili ipafeel sa imoha nga failure ka. Kanang dili ipahinumdom permi imong previous mistakes nga murag wa na ka'y rights mumove forward and be the better version of yourself. Kanang dili himuong weakness imohang failures in the past para lang jud makalamang. Kanang dili magsigeg judge as if wa sa'y sayop nangabuhat. Kana lang gud untang mucheer nimo no matter how painful, dark, and shameful your past is. Kanang mu-help lang gud unta nimo bisa'g di na ka deserve unta tabangan. Kanang happy lang and will still support you to do better kay after all, we deserve to better ourselves and most importantly, kanang iampo nalang ka instead of bringing you down bisag down na ka kaayo. The feeling is so tiring. Yes, we have consequences to face after nga nakabuhat tag mali in the past (kay it's a must man jud) pero that doesn't mean you have to judge, ridicule, and make pamukha to the person nga gigabaan sya or deserve niya na. Kabalo na ta ana. Ang atoa lang, ampo ug encourage nalang jud unta. Lisud ba na? Mupasaylo gani'ng Ginoo and will remember our sins no more once we confess it to Him, unsa nalang kaha ta nu nga ultimo ra ta. Wala jud ta'y rights mujudge kay ppl nga nafail and nakacommit ug mistake in the past, no matter how much we try to move forward, we always struggle. It's always a struggle that's why we need a helping hand para makabangon not a dragging hand para mapaubos pag ayo. We can't blame ppl tho kay we are subject to our own opinions but just so you know, we are also responsible of how we act towards ourselves and towards others. Golden rule: DO NOT DO UNTO OTHERS WHAT YOU DON'T WANT OTHERS DO TO YOU. Pero laban lang jud ta kay ingon pas kasabihan nga no one will help you but yourself (and God of course). Just have faith. We'll get through this! I know, we will. Yes. Naa ni hugot akong post. Pero wa ko gapost ani aron makagain ug sympathy or magpadungogdungog. Depende na na unsaon ninyo pagsabot. Balakayojan! 😊 No time for jokes pud (if magcomment2 man mog yaga2) this time. 👋

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Another cover of an amazing Piano Guy Jon Schmidt. Ohyeah! He rocks.

Written this at his age of 17. Woot woot! Bravoooo :">

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This is one of the nicest and most amazing Piano Guy I knew and heard so far. He's been so awesome! I so love this piece and hopefully could get a copy of it. I so wanna have one. Grrr!

Anyways, I got so LSS with this. Every time I visit YouTube, this is the first video I'm listening and play it over and over and over again. HAHAHA!

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Wew :/

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NA NA NA NA NA!

You are the Music in Me :)

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Woooo <3 I so love this song and the composer :)

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Idol commented! Woooooo! :">

Galing. HAHAHAHA! Nakita niya pala to. XD

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I don't need to be so good in MUSIC as long as I love music and music loves me, too. We both collide. HAHA! I love playing ukulele, it's sooo cool! It really is. Hehe :) I just love that string thingy! Yea. I definitely do. =) I hope I could play more instruments. <3