Peaceful

I have a confession to make. I am rarely satisfied with where I am in life. I am always looking to move forward and get somewhere else. I never take the time to enjoy where I am in the moment. To get places, there is a process. This journey called life is not to be taken for granted. God is patiently teaching me to relish the process and find contentment. I think I'm ready to move to the next job or the next city but God has different plans and timing than I do. It's a daily struggle for me and I am constantly reminding myself that God has great plans for me. Jeremiah 29:11 says, " For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." NIV My struggle is not over. At times I feel that it's difficult to rein my mind onto positive thoughts. Thankfully God does not give up on me. Amen. END

Roof or party deck?

There's live music, energetic conversation, sunny skies. It's a good night to be out at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

Yesterday, I listed my top 5 and it was a fun exercise in focusing on the positives of a day. I would like to continue that to today and encourage you to do the same. Staying positive is not easy but it's good for your health.
My top 5 for Thursday:
1: I had a Lara bar for snack, yummy!
2: I shared tips with my coworkers to help with sales.
3: It rained today, so refreshing!
4: I came up with a new career plan.
5: I came to the museum to have a good time.

Feel free to share your top 5 with me or at least write it down. It is a valuable activity.

Tea

Tea. A time to slow down. Reflect. Relax. Chat. Tea time is not meant to be rushed. Connect with friends. Meet new friends. That's what tea is meant to be.

Baseball Thursday

I may not be good on my diet today. I may not have someone to join me. I am at a baseball game at Redhawks stadium. I have a great seat and I'm partaking of dollar beer night. This is a great diversion to keep my mind off of lonely feelings. I won't be lonely long. I love to be busy too so this is my turn to do stuff and have fun. I won't let the time go to waste. I will do good!

Dear Lord, thank You for Your blessings. Amen.

Patience

Patience is tough. It is not a virtue found naturally in me. Patience is necessary. In the period of time, when I'm learning to be patient, I am growing too. I forget how to be patient and find its a lesson that needs to be retaught regularly. Patience is good and learning to be patient can bring tasty treats that are the perfect temperature. Patience leaves me with time to contemplate and come up with the perfect response. In the end, patience is good, necessary, and challenging.

Dear Lord, thank you for the challenge of learning patience. Your timing is the right timing and I am learning to remember that nothing is wrong except its not the right time.

Sunday

It is time to relax and rest. I pray your day is restful.

Sail away

All stress floats away when on a sail boat cruising through the Greek islands. Its hard to believe I was there just a few short years ago.

I will be back on a yacht floating through fascinating places. This is the perfect life filled with relaxing naps, gentle waves, and time to do whatever puts me at ease.

Thank you Lord for creating the ocean, so I can relax on a yacht. Thank you Lord for the wind that takes the yacht from sweet island to sweet island. Thank you Lord.

Day of accomlishing

This weekend’s rating is Positive.

I’ve spent quality time with my co-workers outside of work having fun. It feels good to get together partly because I am leaving soon. Today, I got everything together to renew my passport. It’s a strange feeling, knowing I can’t leave the country. I had no plans to do so though. Hopefully, I’ll travel to a foreign country next year.

I haven’t been to church lately but I have thought a lot about God. I’m still working things out but I know God has work for me to do. Once I’m settled in my new home, I hope to fellowship with some Christians. I want to know God more, feel closer to Him, and be a good representative for Him. Dear Lord, please give me the wisdom to be a good ambassador for You. Amen!