Today I woke up feeling kind of glum. Knowing it would be a long day alone as the husband has a longer than normal day of work & is currently without a cell phone. Not to mention knowing that today & tomorrow mark the annual Master's Commission conference...which bring back a flood of memories & makes me miss MC all the more.
So after Andrew left for work at 6:30 this morning, I went back to bed. Once I awoke, I decided it would be best if I got out of the house for a little bit today. So after a trip to the post office to mail the forgotten items that the nieces left behind, then to Walmart for a few items....I headed to find a nail salon to get a much needed pedicure.
It was a normal salon visit...massage chair...foot spa...& relaxation. Once my toenails were painted...it was time to dry.
At the drying station there was another lady who was drying her finger nails. She noticed me using my phone & asked if I knew anything about twitter...which then led to about a twenty minute conversation just sharing our lives with one another. At the end of the conversation we exchanged names & numbers.
If nothing comes of meeting this perfect stranger today, I know that her kindness & sincerity impacted & challenged me.
You may never know the difference you make when you take the time to get outside of your little world & reach out to others.
Pause when you are out and about and take notice of those who are around you. Be led of the Spirit as you speak words of life & encouragement to yes, even perfect strangers.
Let us not forget...that a smile & a friendly hello go a long way nowadays as well.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Valentine's day...Singleness...Loneliness
This is a shout out to all my lady friends...near and far...
I'm fully aware the Valentine's day is just around the corner. And although I am now married, I most definitely have not forgotten the looming emotions that try to take their toll on single ladies.
Lonliness is a real part of life...married or single... but it seems especially around this time of year that my single lady friends have a particularly rough time with embrassing and appreciating their gift of singleness.
I call it a "gift" because I truly believe that is what it is. For those of you who know me....which I'd imagine most of you do or you would not be reading my blogs...You know that I just married this past August at the age of 29.
Yes, I love Andrew with my whole heart and now cannot imagine life without him...but let me just say for the record...I also would not have traded my single twenties for anything.
Sure there were lonely days but it was a huge realization for me in my early twenties that no man is ever going to fill that lonliness. Married or not. I'd of wasted so much of my twenties if I had just waited for "Mr. Right" to come along and sweep me off my feet so that true life could begin.
My twenties were full of adventure! I can hardly wait to see what my thirties will look like. I am sure they will be very different.
One thing I'd like to just encourage you ladies in is to be true to yourself. Don't wait for a man to make you feel special. So what you don't have a date or someone significant to spend Valentine's with?!? Make it count. And by all means DON'T sit at home and sulk. Why do we do that to ourselves, ladies?
Go out for dessert with some girlfriends. Have a worship night. Avoid romantic movies. Buy yourself flowers or that must have pair of jeans you've been wanting. Go volunteer somewhere. Paint your fingernails & toenails red...you sassy lady you...Take out a youth girl & invest...Lattes anyone?
Don't let this Hallmark holiday get you down.
You're more than that...
Remember, most of all....Single or not...There is ONE who is most jealous for you and will continue to be until the end of time... He will NEVER disappoint.
"The King is entralled by your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord." Psalm 45:11
Sending some love to all my ladies! Keep it on the real!
I'm fully aware the Valentine's day is just around the corner. And although I am now married, I most definitely have not forgotten the looming emotions that try to take their toll on single ladies.
Lonliness is a real part of life...married or single... but it seems especially around this time of year that my single lady friends have a particularly rough time with embrassing and appreciating their gift of singleness.
I call it a "gift" because I truly believe that is what it is. For those of you who know me....which I'd imagine most of you do or you would not be reading my blogs...You know that I just married this past August at the age of 29.
Yes, I love Andrew with my whole heart and now cannot imagine life without him...but let me just say for the record...I also would not have traded my single twenties for anything.
Sure there were lonely days but it was a huge realization for me in my early twenties that no man is ever going to fill that lonliness. Married or not. I'd of wasted so much of my twenties if I had just waited for "Mr. Right" to come along and sweep me off my feet so that true life could begin.
My twenties were full of adventure! I can hardly wait to see what my thirties will look like. I am sure they will be very different.
One thing I'd like to just encourage you ladies in is to be true to yourself. Don't wait for a man to make you feel special. So what you don't have a date or someone significant to spend Valentine's with?!? Make it count. And by all means DON'T sit at home and sulk. Why do we do that to ourselves, ladies?
Go out for dessert with some girlfriends. Have a worship night. Avoid romantic movies. Buy yourself flowers or that must have pair of jeans you've been wanting. Go volunteer somewhere. Paint your fingernails & toenails red...you sassy lady you...Take out a youth girl & invest...Lattes anyone?
Don't let this Hallmark holiday get you down.
You're more than that...
Remember, most of all....Single or not...There is ONE who is most jealous for you and will continue to be until the end of time... He will NEVER disappoint.
"The King is entralled by your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord." Psalm 45:11
Sending some love to all my ladies! Keep it on the real!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sovereign Grace
Grace-unmerited favor:: kindness from God that we do not deserve
How often we say, "Thank God for grace!" But do we fully comprehend the weightiness of this word?
It is indeed so undeserved.
I wonder how many times that it has been because of grace that I've been spared from life's blows. How many times the love & care of my heavenly Father have saved me from tragedy?
Today I am overwhelmed by His grace & favor on my life. He is always faithful.
I am eternally grateful.
How often we say, "Thank God for grace!" But do we fully comprehend the weightiness of this word?
It is indeed so undeserved.
I wonder how many times that it has been because of grace that I've been spared from life's blows. How many times the love & care of my heavenly Father have saved me from tragedy?
Today I am overwhelmed by His grace & favor on my life. He is always faithful.
I am eternally grateful.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Obsessed
I think it's obsession...Andrew just says he has a lot to learn.
Let me explain...
One of Andrew's "hobbies" is guns...this means buying guns, shooting guns, researching guns, and as of late...learning how to make his own ammo.
So in the matter of a few days, I'd estimate he has spent 20-25 hours researching online about the newest gun he has added to his collection and the "how to" of making ammo for it.
Now I'll confess...I DON'T get the OBSESSION. I mean how can someone spend HOURS a day reading about the same thing?!?! And be perfectly content doing so?
To be honest, I've gotten slightly annoyed the last few days because of the amount of time he has committed to researching his hobby.
So naturally, I had to ask myself why am I so annoyed? This is something my husband cares about...
Of course there are several things I'm sure that attribute to the "annoyedness"...but for the sake of this blog...I'll spare you the list.
The bottom line is once I started evaluating and asking the question of "why?" it brought me to one very challenging question...
How OBSESSED am I with my heavenly Father? His Word? Spending time with Him? Do I "research" His Word for hours with great delight in my heart to learn?
Obession-the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, or desire (www.dictionary.com)
Perhaps a lot in our society, the word "obsessed" has a negative conotation attached to it.
However, I know for me...it's taken on a new meaning...and given me a new challenge...
There is no greater LOVE in this life & beyond to be OBSESSED over... All else cannot even compare...
Are my thoughts & feelings CONSUMED with all that He is? Or do they all too often get entangled by the cares of this world?
He is... Faithful. Just. True. Loving. Peace. Friend. Comforter. All that I need. And the most WORTHY OBSESSION at that.
Let me explain...
One of Andrew's "hobbies" is guns...this means buying guns, shooting guns, researching guns, and as of late...learning how to make his own ammo.
So in the matter of a few days, I'd estimate he has spent 20-25 hours researching online about the newest gun he has added to his collection and the "how to" of making ammo for it.
Now I'll confess...I DON'T get the OBSESSION. I mean how can someone spend HOURS a day reading about the same thing?!?! And be perfectly content doing so?
To be honest, I've gotten slightly annoyed the last few days because of the amount of time he has committed to researching his hobby.
So naturally, I had to ask myself why am I so annoyed? This is something my husband cares about...
Of course there are several things I'm sure that attribute to the "annoyedness"...but for the sake of this blog...I'll spare you the list.
The bottom line is once I started evaluating and asking the question of "why?" it brought me to one very challenging question...
How OBSESSED am I with my heavenly Father? His Word? Spending time with Him? Do I "research" His Word for hours with great delight in my heart to learn?
Obession-the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, or desire (www.dictionary.com)
Perhaps a lot in our society, the word "obsessed" has a negative conotation attached to it.
However, I know for me...it's taken on a new meaning...and given me a new challenge...
There is no greater LOVE in this life & beyond to be OBSESSED over... All else cannot even compare...
Are my thoughts & feelings CONSUMED with all that He is? Or do they all too often get entangled by the cares of this world?
He is... Faithful. Just. True. Loving. Peace. Friend. Comforter. All that I need. And the most WORTHY OBSESSION at that.
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