Perspective

 Often at the end of a long day....when some things did not go as planned...I tend to look back at the day with displeasure or disappointment.  When I do this I am inclined to have a heavy feeling mentally....like a rock in my chest or stomach.

Several weeks ago I read an excellent blog post by Michael Hyatt, former CEO of Thomas Nelson publishing. He writes of how asking questions in the midst of negative situations can be unproductive. He writes-however, if you ask the right question you can focus your attention to the future, instead of the past, which you cannot change.

He writes, "you can’t always choose what happens to you. Accidents and tragedies happen. But you can choose how you respond to those situations. One of the best ways to begin is to ask yourself the right question.  Question: Consider a negative situation in your life. Ask yourself, 'What does this experience make possible?' "

I hope one day, this forward thinking perspective is a more natural part of my personality. As on so many other occasions  in my life, I have to say, "Lord, I can't do this, you take it." The moment I do that....the burden is gone.  :)

dinner:
quesadillas

currently listening to:
the wind

currently reading: 
unglued
acts 2
a wrinkle in time 

today grateful for: 
God's faithfulness in spite of my fickleness
my boys
coworkers
provision 
good health 
cool autumn weather 
clean water 
electricity
appliances
family friendly work conditions

Nothing's gonna hold me down

The last days of September (Andy's birthday) through the first days of October (our wedding anniversary followed by the day we met-we married 364 days after we met) are not the easiest for me. This week with book fair, a HECTIC time, along with late evenings for parent teacher conference night have made it physically as well as mentally exhausting.

This weekend was a renewing time for me. Friday night we hung out with friends enjoying outside joys of autumn-my favorite season! Saturday, we got to work at our church's workday and my boys and I loved it! They were eager to work and that made my heart swell joyfully! If you know my youngest, you know that he is an independent thinker who likes to be in control---so his gratitude and eagerness were a big treat for me.

This morning we visited a local church that was sponsoring the Children of the World choir from World Hope. Wow...what a joy!

Please consider sponsoring a child through World Help and take a minute to check out the Baby Rescue program. Plus I highly recommend Noel Yeatts' book, Awake 

This song is now one of my favs! It is my new morning anthem. I want it played at my funeral!

"I know the King of Kings is holding my hand,

nothing's gonna take this joy!"

brunch:
eggs- sunny side up, 
cheese grits, 
coffee, 
apples, 
bacon, 
biscuits,
oranges

currently listening to:
Nothing's gonna hold me down \o/

currently reading: 
unglued
psalm 139
a wrinkle in time 

today grateful for: 
every moment
Jesus 
my boys 
10 years of marriage to Andy
worship music
World Help
Children of the World choir & their sponsors
fellowship 
our church
friends 
provision 
good health 
cool autumn weather 
fresh water 
my job
a working automobile