Friday, May 27, 2011
Attitude of Gratitude
Again tonight on K-Love something caught my attention. We should all have an attitude of gratitude, and do all things in our lives, big or small, with a grateful heart. Just wanted to share...
Colossians 3:12-17
As I was coming home from work today I was listening to K-Love, a nation-wide Christian radio station and they were playing an excerpt from Zig Zigler. He was talking about forgiveness, and although I don't remember the verses he used exactly, I have the general passage.
After hearing him talk about it, and reading it for myself, it made me realize that this is the reason that Chris and I don't fight... or argue... or get frustrated with each other. We have enough forgiveness towards each other that the fighting doesn't come into play. We talk things out before it becomes an issue. I love that about him. Conclusions aren't jumped to with us, they are discovered together. Its different than anything I've ever known, and I must say I love it.
However, it also made me realize that I need to be more like that in all aspects of my life. I thankfully expect God to forgive me when I mess up, yet I have problems some times having that same forgiveness for others. How is that fair?
Colossians 3:12-17 (NIV)
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
However, it also made me realize that I need to be more like that in all aspects of my life. I thankfully expect God to forgive me when I mess up, yet I have problems some times having that same forgiveness for others. How is that fair?
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Lil' Cooperstown
Monday evening we were invited out to dinner with a couple from church. They took us to Lil' Cooperstown Bar & Pub here in town. Its a baseball themed place with a great atmosphere and even better food... Hopefully we'll get to eat a meal there when my loves come to visit! We had a really good time getting to know Linda and Sam, and were very thankful for the treat.
I found out today that I got the full time position. It scares me a little bit but God knows what He's doing. *deep breath*... At least now I know I'll be able to pay for mom's plane ticket!!
I found out today that I got the full time position. It scares me a little bit but God knows what He's doing. *deep breath*... At least now I know I'll be able to pay for mom's plane ticket!!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Yep
Its time for me to find a new job. I'm starting to hate and despise going to WalMart day after day... I'm gonna see what else I can find.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Different...
Today was the first time since moving here in October that I attended church without Chris at my side. It wasn't really a choice that was made, but in taking the job that he found (yes, he is working again!) he has to work on Sunday mornings. I'm still on my closings so he attends by himself to "God Talk" on Wednesday nights and I will be going on Sunday mornings. Not ideal, but it is what we can do for now.
This morning I was talking to one of the older woman that attend regularly who just got married for the second time this past Thursday evening. She was married to her first husband for 54 and a half years before he passed away and she has now known her current husband for 6 weeks. Her words on this? "We're old! We don't know how much time we have left, so we figured why waste it?!" Haha, this made me smile. She went on to tell me that since she has met him, she feels like she is 15 again. I was sitting behind them in the sanctuary and couldn't help but grin to see them standing there holding hands while worshiping together. And I smile even bigger because that is what Chris and I do now, and something that I love. When praying, singing, or just taking in the sermon, there are very few times that he doesn't reach over and take my hand. I know that he is beside me no matter the circumstance, and that he always will be. I am truly blessed to have found him and know that he is the one God created just for me.
Now, about his job. He went to Express Professionals on Tuesday of last week and they placed him starting last Thursday at The Allison. Its a 5-Star Resort and Spa that is here in Newberg, and also the same place that Jasmine works as a house keeper. They are paying him $10.00 an hour and he is getting 40 hours a week. The work is hard and physical, he's a dish washer. Its taking him some time to get used to the fast pace but his body is slowly adjusting. A downfall of working at the resort, however, is that he was forced to shave his goatee. His face is so bare, and we're both sad about it. But, we know he'll be able to grow it back someday!
I have been craving Chinese food for weeks now, so today I am trying a homemade version of sweet and sour chicken. I made some white rice, bought a jar of sauce, and am using chicken nuggets. Its not the best ever, but its tasty...
Say a little prayer, if you would. I was interview at work for a FT position as a jewelry coordinator. It would be a step up in pay and better hours, not to mention it would be opening for the most part so I would actually be able to see Chris again instead of just "Good morning" and "Good night." I take him lunch every day that I can so we can spend about 15 minutes together then, but its just not enough. The position, however, would be a lot more physical than what I do now, and would also be over a couple of the associates that are back there now. It would be a completely new experience but out of the 16 people that put in for it, I was 1 of only 4 that were interviewed. So if its God's will that I get moved into it, I ask that He gives me the strength, clarity, and ability to do so.
Love you all!
This morning I was talking to one of the older woman that attend regularly who just got married for the second time this past Thursday evening. She was married to her first husband for 54 and a half years before he passed away and she has now known her current husband for 6 weeks. Her words on this? "We're old! We don't know how much time we have left, so we figured why waste it?!" Haha, this made me smile. She went on to tell me that since she has met him, she feels like she is 15 again. I was sitting behind them in the sanctuary and couldn't help but grin to see them standing there holding hands while worshiping together. And I smile even bigger because that is what Chris and I do now, and something that I love. When praying, singing, or just taking in the sermon, there are very few times that he doesn't reach over and take my hand. I know that he is beside me no matter the circumstance, and that he always will be. I am truly blessed to have found him and know that he is the one God created just for me.
Now, about his job. He went to Express Professionals on Tuesday of last week and they placed him starting last Thursday at The Allison. Its a 5-Star Resort and Spa that is here in Newberg, and also the same place that Jasmine works as a house keeper. They are paying him $10.00 an hour and he is getting 40 hours a week. The work is hard and physical, he's a dish washer. Its taking him some time to get used to the fast pace but his body is slowly adjusting. A downfall of working at the resort, however, is that he was forced to shave his goatee. His face is so bare, and we're both sad about it. But, we know he'll be able to grow it back someday!
I have been craving Chinese food for weeks now, so today I am trying a homemade version of sweet and sour chicken. I made some white rice, bought a jar of sauce, and am using chicken nuggets. Its not the best ever, but its tasty...
Say a little prayer, if you would. I was interview at work for a FT position as a jewelry coordinator. It would be a step up in pay and better hours, not to mention it would be opening for the most part so I would actually be able to see Chris again instead of just "Good morning" and "Good night." I take him lunch every day that I can so we can spend about 15 minutes together then, but its just not enough. The position, however, would be a lot more physical than what I do now, and would also be over a couple of the associates that are back there now. It would be a completely new experience but out of the 16 people that put in for it, I was 1 of only 4 that were interviewed. So if its God's will that I get moved into it, I ask that He gives me the strength, clarity, and ability to do so.
Love you all!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
What have I been doing?
There are days when I look around me and wonder just what I have been doing with my life. I see all these people that I went to high school with that are a year or two older or younger even and they are buying houses, and starting careers. And sometimes it makes me take a step back and wonder where I went wrong. I know God's timing is always perfect... and that He knew each step I would take before I took it. And I know that the path I have taken as gotten me to where I am now. I have an amazing man by my side that I know was made to be my perfect match. I just can't help but to feel ... I dunno... almost lost at times. I work at Walmart. I dropped out of college because of a relationship. I have a bit of debt and nothing to show for it, even if it is getting paid off slowly. I will be turning 26 this year, I'm not married, I have no kids, I have no savings whatsoever to even think about getting a house. *deep breath* I miss my Moma and my Mamaw and the rest of my family who are all 2400 miles away, but I'm happy right now for the most part. I can't see myself ever being without Chris and he couldn't handle living in Ohio unless he had to. And honestly I don't know that I could move back to Ohio any time soon even if he was gung ho about it. But I know I just have to keep my head up and keep moving forward and relying on God and His timing and His will for me and to know that it isn't in my control. It never has been... As long as I follow Him, it will all be ok.
On another note, I am down to 276.4 as of this morning. 321-276.4= 44.6!!!! *doesalittledance*
On another note, I am down to 276.4 as of this morning. 321-276.4= 44.6!!!! *doesalittledance*
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)