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Monday
are always a little bit tough for me. Sundays are such an emotional
day that Monday seems to be the day I am struggling getting my head
on correctly. It is not a bad thing. Many people only see me on
Sunday and I am given a lot of information. Because of this it takes
me Monday to sort it all out. I even have to take notes on Sunday to
keep track of all I am told.
I
am writing this on a Monday and I know there is much to do. But even
as I write I am thankful for being able to minister to others. I am
just praying today that I do it in a manner is pleasing to God. That
is not always easy but it is the way to go. So, today I am thankful
for Mondays that cause me to reflect and realize anew that I need
God’s grace every moment I am alive.
Going
to bed early has some disadvantages for me. It caused me to get up
early today. By early I mean around 4:45a.m.. This has allowed me
to get several things done but it has also allowed me more time to
think about matters of the heart. I think of my parents who are now
gone from this earth. I think of my sons who are now gone from home.
There are even thoughts about the work that lies ahead for the day.
So, as I start my day I ponder many issues that others would not
consider that important. I am not even sure if I consider than great
thoughts. Nevertheless, I let my mind wander all over the place.
For
me this is a way to let God speak and for me to speak to God. It is
not what some would consider prayer and yet my heart is able to speak
in the midst of a mind that is free floating. My heart knows a God
who cares for all of me and all of my thoughts. My heart tells me of
a God who loves me and is working all in my life for good. Today I
am going to try and listen to my heart more and let God continue to
speak to me.
Abigail
Van Buren in “The Oregonian wrote:
Four
ways to grow old gracefully
-
Fear
less; hope more -
Eat
less; chew more -
Talk
less; say more -
Hate
less; love more
I
like that and am going to ponder it more.
I
have been biking more than usual lately. I biked half of the Katy
Trail and the lake shore trail. Today my legs are tired and are
saying they need a day to rest. Life has it share of ups and downs.
There will be days we are up and days we are down. There are times
when God seems near and when God seems far away.
The
word faith means that one carries on despite the ups and downs. It
is tempting to feel great when life is up and feel bad when the
bottom is felt. But faith carries us on. So, today I say keep the
faith and enjoy life as it is- up and down.