Philippians 4:13 " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." 
Proverbs 24:16 "for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes." 
I've learned that playing the piano takes dedication and I can play any song that I put to lots of practice. It took several years of practice and slowly going through the measures but now I can play Fur Elise by Beethoven from memory. 
Its never easy living comfortably in our lives. Thankfully, we can always rely on God to give us just enough strength to get through any challenge that comes our way.
I’m a dreamer and that usually entails big dreams for an exciting future. I do my best to find a way to make it happen. I don’t stop at dreaming. I get out and get things accomplished.
I am dreaming of my perfect job. The days will feel so short because I enjoyed every part of it. I’ll get excited when I think about this job and on my way to work. I will feel energized and enthusiastic. My creativity will soar to new heights. This is a good future.
Dear Lord, please provide the wisdom, patience, and strength necessary to get to this bright future. I know its coming and at the same time I can get so impatient with what I have today. I am thankful that you have provided this opportunity and I pray doors open to more thrilling opportunities. Amen!
Its fun to have surprises! The anticipation builds and the excitement keeps me energized. Excitement is a great stress reducer.
I’ve been through some stressful times and when I had something exciting to look forward to; I was able to find the strength to get through the tough times.
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom, patience, and strength. Qualities I need to perform well on future activities.
My greatest challenge most times is having patience. I have decided there’s something that I want and I am not interested in waiting until the timing is right to get it. I want it now. This is partly because of the technology that surrounds me, which often gives me instant gratification. This is also partly due to being a first born. First born in the family does not have much to wait for compared to the younger siblings.
Dear Lord, Thank You for teaching me the valuable lesson of patience. Please give me more strength to make it through to the finish line. Amen!
I had a tough workout today. I started out running but finished out walking. My abs were not ready for the run but I am very proud that I kept going at the same rate until the end of my workout. Initially, I was disappointed that I couldn’t run. I run most days, so why was today different? There is no answer to that question.
Dear Lord, Please give me the wisdom and strength to accept me the way you miraculously made me. Thanks.
Today’s rating is Positive.
Whenever you are feeling down, tired, sad, depressed, or anything similar to that, it is time to go to the gym. A simple workout can activate your natural endorphins and you will walk out of the gym feeling fantastic. The hard part is walking into the gym because you will not feel like it. If there’s any way to force yourself to it, then you can thank yourself later on.
Today, I made it through another day of work, only six left and I packed two boxes. I spoke with another hiring manager and added the company to the call list once I’ve officially moved. Dear Lord, Thank you for my strength. I get it all from You. Amen!
Today’s rating is Positive.
I have been able to relax, which has been good. I spent a bit of time with a group of Christians from meetup and it was encouraging. Sometimes the best way to beat stress is to hang out with a good group of people and I’ve found meetup a useful way to find other like minded people.
I am staring at another week full of work, stress, and life. I pray that we all have the strength to get through it and make good decisions. Amen.
Today’s rating is Positive.
Reflecting on this week, I took several steps back on dealing with my stress. I had two days of depression but it felt much more like two weeks. I am happy to be moving forward again and that the pain is now over. I was able to get past the down days with support from my family and friends. I am loved by them and loved by God. That feels good and I want to say thanks to all of you!
There will be changes and challenges with the move. I know that God will give me the strength to get through it all. I still haven’t found a job but God will provide somehow for the bills. My Key West dreams will come true in His timing and we will be a family again in short order.
TGIF!
Today’s rating is Negative.
I am continuing my struggle with finding a job and with a deadline looming it doesn’t seem as if this feat is possible. The last time I was in the job market, I was hunting for ten hours a day, six days a week. Finding a job is a full-time job and yet I’ve been trying to accomplish this in part-time hours.
I am praying for wisdom, strength, patience, and hope. Its clear that I am not strong enough to do it on my own. I’m not alone with Jesus Christ on my side. I survey my situation and I can see that things won’t work in my timing. So, do I just throw the towel in and wait for God to put the job on a silver platter and deliver it to my door? I think there is a balance between the hunt and the providence of God. I wish I had that balance in my heart, mind, and soul right now. Thank you for your support.
Today’s rating is Positive.
It has been a dizzying day of thinking about moving, volunteering at a food bank for an hour, and wasting time with survey’s on the computer. I feel as though very little was actually accomplished which doesn’t help.
I wish I could say that I am very strong and very patient. That is most definitely not true. I am second guessing every step I take. I am looking for support from everyone around me. I know to lean on God’s strength and His timing but that’s not so easy to do completely. I will keep meditating on God’s promise. Somehow things work out. Maybe later, I could say it was a miracle.
Today’s rating is Negative.
Work was hazardous to my health today. One issue had me so stressed that I couldn’t breathe properly. It took a lengthy amount of time to relax and breathe again. Afterwards, I went to the gym to try and cheer up with positive endorphins. I had my first workout with a personal trainer and I felt like a failure. I am a weakling when it comes to throwing balls and doing the plank.
How I overcame these challenges:
I prayed to God and that helped a little. I asked for positive feedback and I got some encouragement from my mom. I also accomplished a task that I don’t like but needs to be done, I vacuumed the floor. I have to remember that tomorrow is a new day. I can leave the issues, struggles, and poor thinking behind me. Thank you Lord for helping find the strength! Thank you friends for your encouragement too!
Today’s rating is Positive.
Michael Fleming, http://twitter.com/#!/MichaelSFleming was talking about Moses and the burning bush. God showed himself to Moses through fire because fire can be terrifying. Michael was saying that this is a partial description of God. I would agree.
I thought about that most of the day and it made sense to me. God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and everything else. He knows my inner thoughts. He knows my struggles. He knows me at me weakest points. I can hide these ugly things from the world but not from God. That is a very scary thought. In honor of God being represented by fire, I bought a fire log to enjoy tonight, with an open window.
Dear Lord, Give me strength to be vulnerable with those close to me and patience to complete this marathon called life. Amen.
