Tonight I want to share my thoughts on Pastor's message this weekend. The theme was "Jesus Teaches About . . . Faith."
Jesus told this parable to some who trusted n themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with comtempt. (Luke 18:9)
". . . when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"
He started with telling us that 2 men went to the temple to pray - they stand before God. Can you imagine what that is going to be like? The first is a holy man. He does all the right things, but has the wrong heart. He trusts only himself. The second is an ordinary man & does all the wrong things but he trusts in God.
What is meant by faith on earth? It means God wants us to trust in Him not in ourself. Having grown up in the Lutheran faith, I still find that difficult. Even though God has helped me thru some very difficult times in the past few years, I still find it difficult to rely on Him instead of myself. I think that even Pastor or my fellow ChristCare ladies find this difficult. So I wonder what must it be like for someone who does not know what little I have learned about God. People who commit crimes, who are hopeless, in poverty, ill, and so many others - I can't imagine what they believe in. What gets them thru the day.
The world seems worse than it ever has been, there seems to be no way we can turn around the brokeness that we have become. Yet, Pastor says with God, there is hope.
Then when you think about Jesus he is the only sinless one.- the one who alone could stand before God without bowing down in search of mercy.
And what does he do? He humbles himself in accepting the suffering and death of the cross. The one who is without sin takes on our sin.
We are forgiven.
Jesus said "Let the children come to me . . . for to such belongs the kingdon of God." LIttle ones have that special childlike faith. When you are around a little girl or boy you can't help but be amazed at the the love, trust, and faith that they have, we all fall in love with them and maybe we wish we could get some of that back for ourselves.
As much as we think we are doing God's work, we are not God and never will be. We are all sinners, noone is better that the other, we should not judge others because we have not lived in their shoes, we should however share our love and compassion with them.
God Bless each and everyone of you,
Deloris
Thanks so much for stopping by.
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Sunday, August 9, 2009
Daily Reflection
I have not been following thru on my daily reflections, today was especially notable so here goes.
Pastor had taken the day off, so one of Deacons gave the message. Though disappointed, I wanted to get something out of it, so I said a prayer asking for patience & to hear whatever the message was. I am happy to say that God answered my prayer. It was a good service.
The message: Love is forgiving. Forgiving is love. When someone, especially those close to me, says something that really hurts, that hurt can last a very long time and forgiveness seems impossible. I am more aware now than ever before of "be careful what you say, as you can't take it back." And, when we are tired, frustrated, stressed, or are hurting it is much easier to say things that we should wait till a better time & say the words with love instead of with all the other feelings.
I pray that we all can learn this.
Blessings,
Deloris
Pastor had taken the day off, so one of Deacons gave the message. Though disappointed, I wanted to get something out of it, so I said a prayer asking for patience & to hear whatever the message was. I am happy to say that God answered my prayer. It was a good service.
The message: Love is forgiving. Forgiving is love. When someone, especially those close to me, says something that really hurts, that hurt can last a very long time and forgiveness seems impossible. I am more aware now than ever before of "be careful what you say, as you can't take it back." And, when we are tired, frustrated, stressed, or are hurting it is much easier to say things that we should wait till a better time & say the words with love instead of with all the other feelings.
I pray that we all can learn this.
Blessings,
Deloris
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Beginnings
Tonight I celebrated my birthday with my new family. My church family. Our Christ Care group met tonight and I would like to share some of it with you. At the beginning of our meeting, Carolyn lit a candle in the middle of the room while several others closed the blinds and turned out the lights. The flame of the candle to represent God's Light, the illumination from the candle to represent lighting our way to God. At the end of the meeting, we were each given a candle that we lit from it. For some reason, it was such an inspirational symbol. One of my goals this Summer is to learn meditation. I think I will now always have a candle lit during my meditating.
Blessings to each of you.
Blessings to each of you.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Thank You God For My Grandmother
Yesterday, I went with my Aunt to visit my Grandma who had been entered in to a hospital Friday night. It was such a beautiful day. On the way, we got a call that she was doing much better. I felt truly blessed. I have not been able to see her for a year. As much as I wanted to see her again, I was willing to accept whatever condition that was. I was grateful to hear that it wasn't going to be what we thought. We played 5 hands of Rummy, even though neither one of us could remember the rules. She willingly walked down the hall and back. She was winded, but she did it.
I made her a card & gave it to her after she rested a bit, then I went to the gift shop and got her a pair of bright red slippers. She loved them & wanted to put them on.
I made her a card & gave it to her after she rested a bit, then I went to the gift shop and got her a pair of bright red slippers. She loved them & wanted to put them on.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Daily Reflection
As I begin to think about my day, I just finished my swaps for Friday night. We are doing Father's Day or Wedding. I'll be posting those next week. I checked out the Daily Devotion at the Lutheran Church website. It was about parenting, being single I wasn't going to find anything there to get me started. I also thought about other people and their parenting, then I remembered my Results Oriented communication lesson & backed away from that one!
That brings me back to my Dad. He died 19 days before my Mom died. My parents split when I was about 19. I was away from home and going to college. When he left my Mom, he moved in with someone else and moved to Salt Lake City and he eventually married her. I later learned there were many other affairs in his past.
It was a Friday, after school I went home to clean up my apartment, then headed home to Mom's. I walked in the door to find her on the phone talking to my Aunt Judy, my Dad's youngest sister, and crying. I don't know if she knew I was there or not, but within a minute or two, I heard the reason why she was upset.
There have been 2 very traumatic times in my life, that was the first. I left the house, got in my car & went for a drive. I was literally shaking all over, and crying. A few days, or weeks, later I spoke to my Dad on the phone. I used every 4 letter word I knew. When I was done, he told me "I can forgive, but I won't forget."
Then, and for a long time afterwards, I believed that had I reconnected with him, that would signal that what he had done was okay by me. So, for almost 30 years I made it clear to all I wanted no contact with my Dad & I didn't want to hear his name.
Then my Grandmother moved in with him as she was unable to stay by herself or with my Aunt Jo. Since I wanted to keep in touch with her, that meant I would have to go thru my Dad or Dee. Which I did. But only to say this is Deloris, can I speak with Grandma? Because of her hearing loss, she could hear better via the speakerphone than the handset. That made me mad, because everyone in the house was listening and I still wanted to punish.
It was only 5 or 6 years ago that I was watching a Dr. Phil show, when he was working with someone in a similar situation and he expressed how childish it was, & inconsiderate, to not acknowledge the person who answered the phone.
My next adult decision (huh?) was to go with the thought that I can do this if I fake it. Sad, but true. About 1-1/2 weeks before my Dad died, came my first crack at it. We talked for a few minutes, then I asked to speak to Grandma. At his memorial, I thanked God for those few minutes. As Father's Day approaches, I say thank you again.
More than that, I am blessed to have my Grandmother still here today. On the day of my Dad's memorial, Grandma was taken to the ER & treated for Congestive Heart Failure. I learned of this at the memorial, and the news was almost unbearable. When Mom passed away just days later, it was Grandma I found strength & love in.
That brings me back to my Dad. He died 19 days before my Mom died. My parents split when I was about 19. I was away from home and going to college. When he left my Mom, he moved in with someone else and moved to Salt Lake City and he eventually married her. I later learned there were many other affairs in his past.
It was a Friday, after school I went home to clean up my apartment, then headed home to Mom's. I walked in the door to find her on the phone talking to my Aunt Judy, my Dad's youngest sister, and crying. I don't know if she knew I was there or not, but within a minute or two, I heard the reason why she was upset.
There have been 2 very traumatic times in my life, that was the first. I left the house, got in my car & went for a drive. I was literally shaking all over, and crying. A few days, or weeks, later I spoke to my Dad on the phone. I used every 4 letter word I knew. When I was done, he told me "I can forgive, but I won't forget."
Then, and for a long time afterwards, I believed that had I reconnected with him, that would signal that what he had done was okay by me. So, for almost 30 years I made it clear to all I wanted no contact with my Dad & I didn't want to hear his name.
Then my Grandmother moved in with him as she was unable to stay by herself or with my Aunt Jo. Since I wanted to keep in touch with her, that meant I would have to go thru my Dad or Dee. Which I did. But only to say this is Deloris, can I speak with Grandma? Because of her hearing loss, she could hear better via the speakerphone than the handset. That made me mad, because everyone in the house was listening and I still wanted to punish.
It was only 5 or 6 years ago that I was watching a Dr. Phil show, when he was working with someone in a similar situation and he expressed how childish it was, & inconsiderate, to not acknowledge the person who answered the phone.
My next adult decision (huh?) was to go with the thought that I can do this if I fake it. Sad, but true. About 1-1/2 weeks before my Dad died, came my first crack at it. We talked for a few minutes, then I asked to speak to Grandma. At his memorial, I thanked God for those few minutes. As Father's Day approaches, I say thank you again.
More than that, I am blessed to have my Grandmother still here today. On the day of my Dad's memorial, Grandma was taken to the ER & treated for Congestive Heart Failure. I learned of this at the memorial, and the news was almost unbearable. When Mom passed away just days later, it was Grandma I found strength & love in.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
I've been having computer problems lately. After many talks with Tech Support, we think my modem is on its last legs. Apparently, they last 3-4 years & mine is 4 years old.
Today's daily reflection: God, & my modem, hung in there with me till I was to get a paycheck.
Last night my printer/scanner wouldn't work. Just didn't feel like getting down on the floor, crawling under my desk, checking cables again so I waited til tonight. I checked the cables at the printer first, luckily I found the problem there & that one of them had become disconnected, easy fix & now I can post a couple of things for you.
Today's daily reflection: God, & my modem, hung in there with me till I was to get a paycheck.
Last night my printer/scanner wouldn't work. Just didn't feel like getting down on the floor, crawling under my desk, checking cables again so I waited til tonight. I checked the cables at the printer first, luckily I found the problem there & that one of them had become disconnected, easy fix & now I can post a couple of things for you.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Daily Reflection
What a day today was! I met my stampin friends at 830 am, we went to Lawrence and stamped for hours, ate lunch at Jason's Deli, drove back home,
stopped at Sam's Club, then to the Sonic for a limeade, and made it church with time to spare. Next, I headed to Best Buy to pick up a network cable, hopefully this will fix my internet connection problem. Oops, I forgot about the tornado warning siren that went off during our church service, so we headed to the basement. By the time we got out some chairs, Pastor said a prayer for everyone's safety, Pastor gave his message, we then learned that the tornado had moved east, so we headed back upstairs to Communion & Offering! Love the excitement!!!
I am extremely thankful tonight that I was not harmed by a tornado, nor was my car or home. I'm thankful for my stampin friends. I'm thankful for creativity. I'm thankful for my new family at church. God is truly at work in my life. I hope that if your are struggling, or someone you know is, you find peace in your life.
stopped at Sam's Club, then to the Sonic for a limeade, and made it church with time to spare. Next, I headed to Best Buy to pick up a network cable, hopefully this will fix my internet connection problem. Oops, I forgot about the tornado warning siren that went off during our church service, so we headed to the basement. By the time we got out some chairs, Pastor said a prayer for everyone's safety, Pastor gave his message, we then learned that the tornado had moved east, so we headed back upstairs to Communion & Offering! Love the excitement!!!
I am extremely thankful tonight that I was not harmed by a tornado, nor was my car or home. I'm thankful for my stampin friends. I'm thankful for creativity. I'm thankful for my new family at church. God is truly at work in my life. I hope that if your are struggling, or someone you know is, you find peace in your life.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Peace Like a River
It has been such a busy last 4 weeks that I have not done daily reflections. There are so many good things that have happened that I am blessed for, so I decided to read today's Daily Devotional. I found the following story by one of our volunteers in Guana. I found it comforting. I hope you do to. Have a blessed weekend.
When I first heard the story of the famous song, "When Peace Like a River," I asked myself why is it that God allows His people to go through such sufferings and calamities. What will our friends and relatives say about God when things go bad for us?
The songwriter of the well-known song had a similar experience, and this is what influenced him to write the song. He was a lawyer who had amassed wealth through his labor but lost all his properties through a fire. Surprisingly, his trust in God was not affected a bit. As if that was not enough, while crossing the Atlantic, all four of his daughters died in a collision with another ship. His wife survived and sent him the now famous telegram, "Saved alone."
What a tragedy! What a calamity in the life of a Christian. When he received the message, he was never worried about his trust in His God but wrote the wonderful song which said, "Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul."
Amazing as it may seem, God has truly taught us to say, "it is well" when we encounter unfortunate circumstances. He promises us in His Word that He told us these things, so that we may have peace. In this world we will have trouble; however, we should take heart because Christ has overcome the world through His perfect life, His sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection. What a comforting and refreshing message for all of us as we are going through troubles.
We need the Word of God to strengthen us each day of our lives so as not to lean on our own strength but to put all our trust in the Lord who will guide our paths. In this regard, when calamity befalls us, we are sure God will empower us and we can also say, "It is, indeed, well with my soul."
When I first heard the story of the famous song, "When Peace Like a River," I asked myself why is it that God allows His people to go through such sufferings and calamities. What will our friends and relatives say about God when things go bad for us?
The songwriter of the well-known song had a similar experience, and this is what influenced him to write the song. He was a lawyer who had amassed wealth through his labor but lost all his properties through a fire. Surprisingly, his trust in God was not affected a bit. As if that was not enough, while crossing the Atlantic, all four of his daughters died in a collision with another ship. His wife survived and sent him the now famous telegram, "Saved alone."
What a tragedy! What a calamity in the life of a Christian. When he received the message, he was never worried about his trust in His God but wrote the wonderful song which said, "Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul."
Amazing as it may seem, God has truly taught us to say, "it is well" when we encounter unfortunate circumstances. He promises us in His Word that He told us these things, so that we may have peace. In this world we will have trouble; however, we should take heart because Christ has overcome the world through His perfect life, His sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection. What a comforting and refreshing message for all of us as we are going through troubles.
We need the Word of God to strengthen us each day of our lives so as not to lean on our own strength but to put all our trust in the Lord who will guide our paths. In this regard, when calamity befalls us, we are sure God will empower us and we can also say, "It is, indeed, well with my soul."
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Daily Reflection
I slept the day away, literally. But, when I woke, I have been busy. Ran the dishwasher, fixed a pot of chili, and just finished putting my card stock scraps in cello bags. I got the idea from Arla. I am saving a ton of space. I used to put each color in a hanging folder. I also watched the KU game. I'm sorry they lost. So, tonight I give thanks for the energy I have.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Daily Reflection
I have some great news to share today. My church was needing to get rid of some wooden tables to meet current fire standards & I have been looking for one for a long time, but they are just so expensive. Anyway, Lisa & Chuck provided the truck & muscle & one of the tables has a new home! I have it set up in my work room & it is going to help so much. This is just one of my many blessings lately.
If the weather is bad where you are, I hope that you stay safe & warm.
If the weather is bad where you are, I hope that you stay safe & warm.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Daily Reflection
As I look back on today, I can see the depression at work. However, I did spend some time at the computer trying to deal with AT&T & just encountered problem after problem. It was so frustrating. On top of that, a friend in need called, she needed me to listen and care, but I did neither of those. When I realized what I was doing, I apologized. But, I still was results oriented as opposed to process oriented & I'm afraid that instead of helping her I hurt her more. I, more than most, knew what she was going through. Yet, I gave her the same thing people gave me. And it was the wrong thing. I pray I handle my next situation with more care.
I did go to Lent services tonight, including the supper beforehand. There has been about 20 to 30 people who attend the supper. We usually have about an hour and a half to chat, which I like. However, everyone eventually got up and left table leaving just Joe & I. Hmmm, should I be concerned? Maybe.
I would like to share our message tonight, but I left it in th car.
I did go to Lent services tonight, including the supper beforehand. There has been about 20 to 30 people who attend the supper. We usually have about an hour and a half to chat, which I like. However, everyone eventually got up and left table leaving just Joe & I. Hmmm, should I be concerned? Maybe.
I would like to share our message tonight, but I left it in th car.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Daily Reflection
As I reflect on my day, one of the things I wanted to accomplish was a haircut. If it hadn't been for the power outage, I'm not sure I would have. I took my shower & headed out. I got a bite to eat, did a little reading, & headed to church for my Christ Care group. I'm struggling with the knowledge of what motivates me out of my depression. Hmmm, this will need some discussion.
Blessings,
Deloris
Blessings,
Deloris
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Daily Reflection
It has been an amazing week of learning for me! From Sunday School to Bible School to Confirmation to now, I have been taught the "circle of life." God gave us life, & he takes it away. What I was missing is that God is acutally full of sorrow when we die! Wow.
Did you know that the symbol for practicing medicine - a snake wrapped around a pole, is from the Gospel, Numbers 21? People had sinned and their punishment was to be bitten by serpents. They turned to God for mercy, and in love, God made a way for them to be forgiven and healed - by gazing on the elevated serpent.
Our country is based on God and the Gospel. There are so many ways that I don't even know about. I am just amazed that we have people who are getting the prayer taken out of the schools and their activities. I hope that we can turn this around.
Another discovery for me this week - in prayer, we ask God for help. We don't always get what we want, though. What I didn't know, is that we should also practice silence. In silence, we wait for God to answer us. This week, in moments of silence at Lent Service, God answered my prayer.
I can now see how sick I have been. Pastor says I have been brutal on my self, not even brutal, he says, but explosively brutal. That is what my depression has been like. My thought process was either black or white. There was no gray areas, which is totally opposite of life. I must have been pretty difficult to deal with. I can see now that it is difficult to be happy when you are like that.
I am blessed to belong to a church that believes that the Gospel is all about healing and forgiveness.
Did you know that the symbol for practicing medicine - a snake wrapped around a pole, is from the Gospel, Numbers 21? People had sinned and their punishment was to be bitten by serpents. They turned to God for mercy, and in love, God made a way for them to be forgiven and healed - by gazing on the elevated serpent.
Our country is based on God and the Gospel. There are so many ways that I don't even know about. I am just amazed that we have people who are getting the prayer taken out of the schools and their activities. I hope that we can turn this around.
Another discovery for me this week - in prayer, we ask God for help. We don't always get what we want, though. What I didn't know, is that we should also practice silence. In silence, we wait for God to answer us. This week, in moments of silence at Lent Service, God answered my prayer.
I can now see how sick I have been. Pastor says I have been brutal on my self, not even brutal, he says, but explosively brutal. That is what my depression has been like. My thought process was either black or white. There was no gray areas, which is totally opposite of life. I must have been pretty difficult to deal with. I can see now that it is difficult to be happy when you are like that.
I am blessed to belong to a church that believes that the Gospel is all about healing and forgiveness.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Happy St Patrick's Day To You
One of the things I enjoy about my counseling sessions with Pastor is the biblical stories. It's like a personal Bible study. I can ask my own questions. I get a wealth of information. Wish each of you could receive this, too.
For today's Daily Reflection, I've turned to the Daily Devotion and found the following:
An ex-slave, Patrick returned to the land where he had once been robbed of his freedom, so he might tell of the eternal freedom the Christ has won for all.
One of my concerns about posting my daily reflections is that I didn't want to push something so personal onto you. But, If I don't share, how will you know? That is my struggle & reflection for the day. I am remembering my Al Anon days when we said "take what you want & leave the rest behind."
For today's Daily Reflection, I've turned to the Daily Devotion and found the following:
An ex-slave, Patrick returned to the land where he had once been robbed of his freedom, so he might tell of the eternal freedom the Christ has won for all.
One of my concerns about posting my daily reflections is that I didn't want to push something so personal onto you. But, If I don't share, how will you know? That is my struggle & reflection for the day. I am remembering my Al Anon days when we said "take what you want & leave the rest behind."
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Daily Reflection
In my Christ Care group member guide, our next lesson discusses results-oriented vs. process-oriented communication. I found myself to be in the wrong category, the results-oriented. For example, in a conversation, I will focus on solving their problem, winning an argument, or converting a person. Many times I want others to follow my advice, which is wrong. Most of the time, I don't want someone else's advise when I didn't ask for it, so I should not be doing that to others. The other part of this situation is that I am frustrated & angry afterwards. I definitely need to work at listening. To get to where I want to be, I will need to focus my attention on the moment-to-moment interaction of the relationship - on the process of caring. By working on listening more attentively & praying for them, I will have enough to keep me busy.
How's that for my daily examen?
How's that for my daily examen?
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Daily Reflection
I'm really tired right now and just want to go lie down & close my eyes, but there is something weighing on my heart so I am going to do this. I'm going to ask God to help me because it really hurts and I don't know what to do next.
Most likely my actions created the situation and I can't decide which course to take. Although, I am not completely at fault.
I keep changing my mind. Do I try to mend the relationship or do as my sister says, if you don't like what this person has become, then forget about the person & move on.
Most likely my actions created the situation and I can't decide which course to take. Although, I am not completely at fault.
I keep changing my mind. Do I try to mend the relationship or do as my sister says, if you don't like what this person has become, then forget about the person & move on.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Daily Reflection
Lord, show me what has been happening to me and in me this day.
Still not feeling well. Sleeping days instead of nights. I found the energy for a shower, hand-delivered a birthday card to a friend (I will show you that this week), borrowed cs to finish my scrapbook layout, made it to the store, I bought only baked chips, paid my bills, fixed a problem I was having with my blog, worked on my layout.
Tomorrow I would like the energy to do the dishes, make a few phone calls, book a few workshops.
Still not feeling well. Sleeping days instead of nights. I found the energy for a shower, hand-delivered a birthday card to a friend (I will show you that this week), borrowed cs to finish my scrapbook layout, made it to the store, I bought only baked chips, paid my bills, fixed a problem I was having with my blog, worked on my layout.
Tomorrow I would like the energy to do the dishes, make a few phone calls, book a few workshops.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Daily Reflection
I've been sick for a few days now with a cold/sinus infection, I'm exhausted from sneezing!
I thought I would work on the question "what do I really want for myself." I can't come up with an answer, but it does remind me of a support group I was in at the VA for Vietnam Vets Wives/Significant Others. What I found we all had in common was that our focus, energies, etc. was on the Veteran in our homes, so when we were asked "what do we need" we were stunned, we became silent & thoughtful, but could not come up with an answer. I am experiencing this same feeling when I ask myself what do I want.
I'm not sure why I'm still here. I don't know how I manage to keep going & how I make it to the next day. My friend, Nancy, once told me "I've never seen anyone who tried so hard to overcome depression." I am, or have done, everything I know of, to get out of this hole. I hope that when I feel better, I will feel like doing something & and that will help me feel better.
I thought I would work on the question "what do I really want for myself." I can't come up with an answer, but it does remind me of a support group I was in at the VA for Vietnam Vets Wives/Significant Others. What I found we all had in common was that our focus, energies, etc. was on the Veteran in our homes, so when we were asked "what do we need" we were stunned, we became silent & thoughtful, but could not come up with an answer. I am experiencing this same feeling when I ask myself what do I want.
I'm not sure why I'm still here. I don't know how I manage to keep going & how I make it to the next day. My friend, Nancy, once told me "I've never seen anyone who tried so hard to overcome depression." I am, or have done, everything I know of, to get out of this hole. I hope that when I feel better, I will feel like doing something & and that will help me feel better.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Daily Reflection
So many people are struggling financially in these horrible economic times, I decided that today I would list 5 things that I am thankful for.
1. I have money to pay the monthly rent on my home
2. I am healthy
3. I have very good friends
4. I have my two sisters
5. I have my faith
1. I have money to pay the monthly rent on my home
2. I am healthy
3. I have very good friends
4. I have my two sisters
5. I have my faith
Friday, February 27, 2009
Daily Reflection
I'm still finding this difficult. It is the reflecting of my day that is getting to me. Wednesday was the beginning of Lent. Pastor had emailed me to tell me he was going to talk about Examen, so I promised I would be there. Well, I got a coughing spell and left for a few minutes, so I'm not sure what I missed, but it seemed as if he had just started talking about it when I got back. It helped me to become more motivated to practicing it, so I am going to try this again.
There are 5 basic questions dealing with your day.
1. what am I most grateful for today
2. what do I really want for myself today
3. what ways have I experienced God's love today
4. what choices did I make today that were inadequate
5. how will I let God lead me to a brighter tomorrow
As I was waking up today, I was thinking what I could write. I knew it was going to be cloudy, rainy and colder today. I knew I was going to sleep as late as possible. I knew that is was not necessarily healthy. On the other hand, I knew that I wanted to make plans for Friday. Because I chose only one day to hide from the world, does that not make it okay? Number 5 is about hope. Did I not have it with me today? I think I did. Maybe I succeeded. Maybe not. I don't know.
There are 5 basic questions dealing with your day.
1. what am I most grateful for today
2. what do I really want for myself today
3. what ways have I experienced God's love today
4. what choices did I make today that were inadequate
5. how will I let God lead me to a brighter tomorrow
As I was waking up today, I was thinking what I could write. I knew it was going to be cloudy, rainy and colder today. I knew I was going to sleep as late as possible. I knew that is was not necessarily healthy. On the other hand, I knew that I wanted to make plans for Friday. Because I chose only one day to hide from the world, does that not make it okay? Number 5 is about hope. Did I not have it with me today? I think I did. Maybe I succeeded. Maybe not. I don't know.
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