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the simple woman’s daybook
FOR TODAY …
Outside my window… it is sunny and HOT!
I am thinking... of Fall already
I am thankful for… the safe return of my friend Chad from Afghanistan
From the kitchen… breakfast for dinner :o)
I am creating… a back-to-school shopping list
I am going… to cut & file coupons this afternoon
I am reading (again)… Life Management for Busy Women: Living Out God’s Plan with Passion and Purpose by Elizabeth George
I am hoping… to make it through the day without a nap!
I am hearing… kids laughing and playing (and bickering)
Around the house… I’ll tackle my two little ones’ bedrooms before they tackle us
One of my favorite things… is a long, hot bubble bath
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week… a visit to Half Price Books, my Dr. appt. (I’m 27 weeks!)
Here is picture thought I am sharing… the little barn swallow on our patio
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heartbreaking news
Tragedy hit the family of Steven Curtis Chapman yesterday as they lost their daughter Maria in an accident. It is one of every parent’s nightmares. Please lift them up in prayer, especially their teenage son.
the Lord delights in you
The LORD your God is with you,
He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.
He is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing.
We sang this in church yesterday, and it turned up in my reading this morning. I think God might want me to share it with you :o)
looking forward
Then these men said, “We shall not find any ground for complaint against this Daniel unless we find it in connection with the law of his God.” Daniel 6:5
This verse jumped off the screen and grabbed my attention this morning during my daily reading. Oh how I wish that could be said of me!
Going into this New Year, my mind is crammed full of thoughts about changes we want to make as a family: simplify, declutter, be healthy, give more, love more, go deeper, work harder, grow in wisdom. There is so much refining that needs to be done in my life. So many things to learn….and things I’ve learned that I need to put into practice.
I’m going to make it my goal to live in such a way that no one can find any ground for complaint against me unless they find it in connection with the obedience to my God. I’m guessing it’s going to be a very long-term goal…maybe by the time I have grandkids?!?
