As the saying goes, we're supposed to "take life by the reins." Thought I know that God holds the reins of my life, I'm also well aware that there are steps I must take to get into and stay in God's great plan. I can't be like a bucking bronco and try to go my own way. I must be more docile by readily yielding to the promptings of God's spirit.
My goal is to take charge of life, rather that let it happen around me. I'm making a conscious effort to say yes to more things even when I'm afraid. Even on the rare occasion that things didn't go as well as expected, I've been bettered for the experience. Some fears are still there, but some have been adequately conquered. My job is to keep taking all the God-offered opportunities given to me.
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For Today: Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Looking Out My Window ... Summer has finally settled in and it's been gorgeous. The lack of humidity on the hotter days makes the heat much more tolerable.
I am Thinking...My thoughts are an incoherent muddle of poo. June was not a great month for me and I can't pinpoint where it all went wrong. Here's hoping for a better July.
I am Thankful...
Marvel (L) Richard (R)
For encouraging words: Someone who works on another floor in our building said to me "Create a good day for yourself." Never had anyone say that before and I thought it was cool. It also made me smile.
For family: This week, my brother, Marvel, my cousin, Richard, and their wives stopped by the office and we went out to lunch. They've been on a cross-country road trip and made a stop in Denver. I've not seen my brother in more than two years. Richard and I haven't seen each other since I was twelve.
I made it a week without eating any of the junk brought to our breakroom. It's a small victory, but a victory nonetheless.
I'm registered for my first semester at CCU. First day of classes is August 26th. Y'all pray now.
From the Workshop...
New from the workshop...Summer Card Collection. For information, please click here.
From Auntie's Test Kitchen...
I've ruined yet another set of meals and discovered that I'm going to have to buy a more pricey can opener so I can quit risking having metal shards in my food or cutting the crap out of myself trying to pry open an improperly opened can. So. Freakin'. Frustrating.
I am Reading...
Defining Moments: The Harlem Renaissance by Kevin Hillstrom
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
God Breathed (book and workbook) by Josh McDowell
Books I have completed since my last Daybook:
Next Level Thinking by Joel Osteen. My Goodreads comments are here.
Hello, Beauty Full by Elisa Morgan. Please see my review here.
The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis
Favorite Quote(s) of the Week ...
When someone asks what the "Max A/C" means on an automobile's air conditioner, the standard Southern answer is, "Nothin'." - Auntie's Musings
"It would be great if it weren't terrible." - Link Neal, Good Mythical More, #1520
"For those who want to pimp slap their co-workers for putting a butt-load of cookies in the breakroom...we pray to the Lord." - Auntie's musings
"...being set free and walking in freedom are not at all the same thing. Jesus set you free, but you yourself must choose to walk in freedom, relying on His strength, His grace, and His Spirit." - Christine Caine, Unshakeable. p. 173
"Whoever said, 'Less is more' obviously took Common Core math." - Auntie's musings.
My Mythical Year... I earned the last badge for my Mythical year here.
And that brings My Mythical Year to a close. I've had such a wonderful time with earning these badges that I have made the executive decision to keep the fun going a little longer, so I introduce---My Mythical Summer. This will have the same premise as My Mythical Year and will run from July 1 to September 30, 2019. Yeah, I know the first day of autumn is September 23rd, but why stop in the middle of the month?
Although I still haven't been able to purchase all the badges I earned this year and I have been informed that Mythical isn't planning on restocking them (giving side eye), I'm going to earn more of them anyway! So, there! Besides, maybe enough people with request them and Mythical will restock them. Here's to hoping. C'mon, y'all!
