How Many Books Can You Read?

I am making the most of my babysitter time, and using it to accomplish things I normally don't have much time to do, and yet miss so much...reading!  Since we left on Thursday, I have read one book, am halfway through another, and today went to the library to collect more books.  I enjoy a variety of reading, though historical fiction, fantasy, and mythology (or good literature) happen to be my favorites.  I am reading Rick Riordan's series on mythology, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" right now. The story is pretty good.  The writing style....is easy reading.  Not quite what I typically prefer.  I don't think they'll ever make the classics, especially because they have a touch of teen drama, but it's clean so far, and the story is fun.  We'll see how far I'll get.

Greg and I walked to the library today, since I didn't have a carseat available.  I like walking in TX better because there aren't so many hills.  Much harder to push baby uphill than on flat ground.  Enjoyed visiting with friends today, and helping my sister with her schoolwork.

My little lad seems to be changing daily....though I think it's just my perception.  He tried a new food today-harvard beets! 

Today was a thought provoking day.  I arrived at a few realizations, but I'll save posting about them for another time.  We have an early day tomorrow...

Smiles!

Meditation Commentaries Revisited

Most of the time, I enjoyed writing Med. Comms. at Verity.  I miss doing that.  So on Sundays, as I have time, I'm going to start doing some of those again, from things Brian and I have studied throughout the week.  And hopefully, re-improve my writing again (remember all the stuff I used to do!).  When I asked Brian what I should title this as, he said, "Don't Let the Dough Get Hold of Ya."  There's my goofy guy for you.  But this is late at night, and he's waiting for me to get through.  So without further ado...






 

This is a quote I came across the other day.  I saved it because I thought it an interesting concept, and one I am particularly drawn to, because it seems that this is how God works in my life.

I understand asking God for things, praying in faith, and asking God to remove mountains.  Believing, willing, the impossible to happen.  I understand striving for and working for goals.  I know that God leads us in various ways—some to save and work for money to the point of seeming ridiculous to others, people who are always busy and working, etc.  Money, Time, Future (dreams/goals) are not wrong in and of themselves, but to solely focus on them could be an obsession.  I am also aware that so many times, whether unconsciously or consciously, I use God as a genie in a box (er, lamp).  I tell him what I think He should do in my life.  I know what would be great, right?  To create the ideal life.  I know what to work for each year, right?  God loves to give us gifts and bless us, right?  So, I know the perfect ones!

Thing is, it doesn’t really work like this.  For me, it seems that it’s much better to ask God what goals and principles He wants me to work on in my life.  To open my hands and heart to whatever He gives. 

I love planning.  In fact, it’s almost an obsession for me.  I become fired up and passionate about goal planning and dreaming.  Researching.  (Ask my Husband J.)  There’s nothing like a new year and a blank slate that creates the perfect opportunity for planning goals.  It seems that Brian and I have had the same goals for the last 2-3 years: job, house, church, ministry, friends, life permanence…  God has moved us in various directions, but we haven’t quite achieved all that yet.  Sometimes it’s hard to wait.  To be content and joyful even if these things never happen.

Many times in our lives, it’s only when we quit asking and working toward something that God drops the PERFECT thing into our hands.  And so our goals have changed some this year.  Would we love for these things to happen?  Yes.  But we’re okay if they don’t. 

We will live life to its fullest, and enjoy each moment as God gives it.  We will shine and bloom where He has planted us, help others achieve their goals, and seek Him.  We wait with open hands and ready hearts to receive whatever gifts He gives this year.

“Remember ME.”

I am excited!  So hard to wait to see what will happen!  Though I’m glad I can’t see what will transpire just yet.

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For the record, I always think of things I want to say, or ways to edit these posts AFTER I post them.  If only my brain would quit working all the time… ;) And pancakes/waffles for dinner on Sunday nights is a GREAT tradition.

Oh!  AND!  I’m going to see my other family in four days!!!!  Very, very, very happy about this. 

Smiles!