Month: November 2011

Today I’m thankful for fires. Keeping us warm while the cold scrapes at the windows from outside.

Every second I sit here I’m losing a second I’m never going to get back. The choice to watch that next tv show and waste another 45 minutes of my life is hanging in front of me. But at the same time, I’ve gotten everything done on my list. But am i stealing from tomorrow by not going to bed now?

It’s hard balancing work and play. I’m either on one side or the other. (probably more on the play side. *cough*) I think both are important. But what’s the balance? I’m still trying to figure that one out.

A couple thoughts, number one. Make a list. Once you knock out your list, then go relax. Reward yourself. But always prioritize your work. If you don’t make a list you end up getting overwhelmed and the work clutters over you and you end up just giving up. But when I have a list I just work through the list and then plan out my next day. Easy, right?

Sometimes I think life is simpler than I make it. But then my lack of character shows me that just because it’s simple doesn’t necessarily make it easy.

P.S. I should be releasing my new blog soon, with a url that’s a little easier to remember. YAY! ^_^

Is your heart tender? Is it tender towards God’s Word? Is it tender towards your family and friends? Is it tender towards your dog when it makes a mess all over the floor? Being tender is so important. Living in a culture where respect and naiveté are looked down upon, you have to strive even more towards tenderness. When we watch movies  and tv shows where people are dying constantly it’s harder for us to understand the value of human life. Is your heart tender towards God? Are you open for reproof? Are you willing to let your friends hurt you. Because that’s what love does. Love opens its heart and allows itself to be hurt. Otherwise, your heart will become hard and crusty. 


“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket, safe, dark, motionless, airless, it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable. To love is to be vulnerable.” ~ C.S. Lewis

Love is more than a feeling or a selfish desire. It’s caring enough to lay down your life.

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. ~ Titus 2:11-14


Day 292

The Bible has amazing and encouraging words. Read it. Every day. ^_^

Day 291

I forgot thankful Thursday yesterday. 🙁 But I can be thankful today, as well.

God is very good to me. He’s given me a wonderful family who care about me. He’s given me wonderful and encouraging friends. I’m very blessed. I don’t deserve one bit of it. And that makes me grateful. If I felt I deserved all this, I think I would be less grateful and more whiny. God loves me. I don’t deserve it. And because of that, I am beyond grateful for Him.

I am grateful for the life I’ve been given so far. Twenty years. Much of it I can look back on and regret. But because of Christ’s forgiveness instead I look forward with hope on the rest of the years the Lord gives me on this earth.

Don’t be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs.  Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger.  If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.  ~Dale Carnegie

Nobody trips over mountains.  It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble.  Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain.  ~Author Unknown


Day 289

Narcissistic conversation is really easy to fall into. Either I’m spending the entire conversation talking about myself or I’m trying to think of questions to avoid talking/engaging. It’s hard for me to keep up a good conversation. And good conversation is very important. I can grow closer to others in ways I just couldn’t without having a purpose. But how do we get good conversation?

I think much of good conversation stems from a love for one another. You care about them, and are looking to help them and wish to see them grow closer to Christ. And if this is a mutual affection then you end up with a pretty good conversation.

Also, I find coming into a conversation with some sort of purpose is important. A relationship takes work. (Ugh, ;-P) And that includes conversation. Stuff doesn’t get done by those who wander around life wondering what’s happening to them.

And of course you don’t need an agenda whenever you talk to someone, but coming into it with purpose is important. Purpose not to gossip. Purpose to glorify God. Etc. (Colossians 4:6)

Day 288

I don’t like to make decisions. I worry about offending. Or, maybe I’m making the wrong choice. Or maybe I’m stepping on someone’s toes too hard. But I’m coming to realize that what people hate more than one who makes a bad decision is one who won’t make any decision at all. I think much of it can be because of a lack of faith. (i.e. something like Hebrews 6) Also, if you’re worried about failing, don’t worry. Just pray. Easy. 😉

Also, reading God’s Word, highly recommended. ^.^

Day 287