Meet Murphy

We've all heard of Murphy's Law which predicts that if something can go wrong, it will! And I'm sure we've all had the pleasure of an unexpected visit from Murphy himself, like the time my husband refused to register his car because he insisted registering the car wasn't necessary, and we'd save money. I bet you can imagine what happened. Yep, Murphy showed up with a traffic violation ticket along with towing and storage expenses that ended up costing us a lot more than the registration fee (which we ended up paying after all).

There are things we all do to invite disaster into our lives. It's as if we are leaving the front door unlocked so that Murphy can come and go as he pleases.

If you are like most Americans you are living paycheck to paycheck which means you are a sitting duck or an easy target for Murphy. If your idea of an emergency plan is to hope for the best or to wait for FEMA, well, then, Murphy will be able to spot you from a mile away. If you think that the government is going to solve society's problems or if you are waiting for your big break in life then you might as well paint a target on your forehead. If your problems are someone else's fault or if you are waiting for a bigger house or a better job, better weather, or whatever it is you are waiting for before you can be happy then you are right on par with Murphy's Law, and you are probably pretty stressed and even disappointed with the way life is turning out.

The Only Time You Should Break The Law!

The great news is we can defy Murphy and his law! We can change the way we live our lives! I for one am tired of being pranked by mischievous Murphy. It is time to break Murphy's Law and Murphy-proof our lives.

To defy Murphy we have to be one step ahead of him always. We have to be ready for him. We have to be prepared. How we finally get rid of Murphy so that he's no longer living in our guest rooms is going to be different for every one of us, but there are some things that we MUST ALL DO in order to be rid of him for good.

1. Get out of debt.
2. GET OUT OF DEBT!!!
3. Store more food in your home than you do now.
4. Get out of debt.
5. Get to know God personally.
6. Fix any emotional or mental health problems you struggle with.
7. Live a physically healthy lifestyle. 

As we struggle to Murphy-proof our lives, remember that a loving Heavenly Father is a prayer away. He wants us to succeed. He is willing to help us along our way. As we turn to him often, he will guide and encourage and deliver us.