The conversation between DH and I this morning.
"I think it's just Tuesday and not Friday yet."
"Well, let's make it the best Tuesday ever."
... perspective ...
Here's to the best Tuesday ever!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Cookie!
The boy tried a chocolate chip cookie for the first time today.
His eyes lit up and he said "So yummy! Yummy for tummy!"
His eyes lit up and he said "So yummy! Yummy for tummy!"
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday
I woke up feeling a little a lot on edge this morning.
Too much to do, so little time to get it all done.
Lord, give me your peace and strength today!
Too much to do, so little time to get it all done.
Lord, give me your peace and strength today!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Favourite Expression
The boy's current favourite expression?
"Oh My!!!"
It's just adorable.
And he charmed all the ladies at the bank this morning too. Such a funny guy!
"Oh My!!!"
It's just adorable.
And he charmed all the ladies at the bank this morning too. Such a funny guy!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
The Right Focus
From our morning devotions book at work ... it's a good one!
The Right Focus
"You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm." Isaiah 26:3
Your life is like a camera; you've got to focus it right to get the right results. Having the right focus brings four results:
(1) It simplifies things. When you're not clear as to your purpose, you try to do too much - and that causes stress, inner conflict, and confusion. You have only enough time and energy to do God's will. Not getting everything done may be an indicator that you're doing far more than God ever intended. Focus leads to a simpler lifestyle and a saner schedule. Only when you keep your focus can you keep your peace: "you, Lord, give perfect peace to hose who keep their purpose firm."
(2) It gives you direction. If you want your life to have impact, consult God, then do what He tells you. Don't confuse activity with productivity. Diffused light has limited impact, but when light's focused like a laser it can cut through steel.
(3) It energizes you. It's meaningless work, not overwork, that wears you down. George Bernard Shaw wrote: "This is the true joy of life: being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being a force of nature instead of a selfish little clot of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy."
(4) It determines your legacy. When people recall your name, what will they associate with it? "a good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold" (Proverbs 22:1). Ultimately, what matters isn't what others say about you, but what God says. So focus on the end game.
The Right Focus
"You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm." Isaiah 26:3
Your life is like a camera; you've got to focus it right to get the right results. Having the right focus brings four results:
(1) It simplifies things. When you're not clear as to your purpose, you try to do too much - and that causes stress, inner conflict, and confusion. You have only enough time and energy to do God's will. Not getting everything done may be an indicator that you're doing far more than God ever intended. Focus leads to a simpler lifestyle and a saner schedule. Only when you keep your focus can you keep your peace: "you, Lord, give perfect peace to hose who keep their purpose firm."
(2) It gives you direction. If you want your life to have impact, consult God, then do what He tells you. Don't confuse activity with productivity. Diffused light has limited impact, but when light's focused like a laser it can cut through steel.
(3) It energizes you. It's meaningless work, not overwork, that wears you down. George Bernard Shaw wrote: "This is the true joy of life: being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being a force of nature instead of a selfish little clot of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy."
(4) It determines your legacy. When people recall your name, what will they associate with it? "a good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold" (Proverbs 22:1). Ultimately, what matters isn't what others say about you, but what God says. So focus on the end game.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Extended Summer
We had a lovely start to the long weekend ... dinner at the waterfront and a stroll in the twilight. Caleb saw stars for the first time (thanks to the early sunset and staying out later than normal bedtime). He was so delighted!
It was such a treat to have a picnic in early October.
Thanks, God!
It was such a treat to have a picnic in early October.
Thanks, God!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Good morning!
I woke up this morning to a little voice singing "Jesus loves me".
What better way to start the day!
(And it was nice that he let me sleep in a little too!)
What better way to start the day!
(And it was nice that he let me sleep in a little too!)
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