There are so many nice things about having a summer off. Besides the obvious (vacations!) I like having the chance to make new goals for myself and trying to break bad habits and basically doing a self make-over, if necessary, to make sure that I'm living the life I want to lead.
I heard some things in church this morning that really spoke to my heart. And if Jesus came back tomorrow, I would definitely want to make sure that I wasn't ashamed or embarrassed by how he saw me living.
1. I worry so much about things on this earth that are temporary. Colassions 3 is an excellent chapter to remind me to set my mind on things above instead of the things that will fade away. I've got to quit freaking out about money issues (there will be many times in life when the wallet is tight...) and start appreciating these moments that I have with my family, because there are no guarauntees we will all be together and healthy tomorrow.
2. I need to pray more. Period. How many times have I already stressed out about whether or not I should continue ballroom dancing, or worrying about saving for Susan's college, or about how many nights a week I should be away from home teaching dance when the truth is I haven't been praying about these things at all.
But I am encouraged. The quickest way to relieve myself of needless worrying is to lay it all down and I certainly have been blessed with enough reminders to do just that.
I feel taken care of today and my heart is at peace.
Everything is going to work out. After all, this world isn't my home, I'm just passing through.
Cruise From Last Year
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