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Jan2

DAY 2 (2014) The Epiphany

Posted on January 2, 2014 by lsgrlr

You won’t get anywhere, until you MOVE.

Today another epiphany. It’s time to move. Not from were I live, but in general. Last year the journey was all about staying still, letting God do His clean up of my heart, mind, and emotions. That was then… This morning I woke up with an extreme desire to exercise. So I exercised for an hour, burned a bunch of calories. Then I thought I need to get my hair done. So I went to my hairdresser. I needed clothes for work (our uniforms change on Monday), so I went shopping. Then I had the burning desire to study (yeah, God and I had a chat about this one 😉 ). So I studied, for two hours, math and vocabulary for my GRE (my brain hurts…ouch). Then it HIT me like a bullet. This is my year to DO. We all have dreams and desires, but often times they end up being things we want, but never attain because we don’t go after them. Today in the midst of my doing, God spoke to my heart and reminded me that faith without works won’t accomplish much. I can have all the faith in the world that God will do something, but if I never make a move in the direction He is leading me, I won’t do anything. There is a time to rest, and a time to move. Today I woke up to that knowledge.

“In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead” (James 2:17).

So what’s my plan of attack? Go forth and…DO!

Jan1

DAY 1 (2014) – A New Journey Begins…

Posted on January 1, 2014 by lsgrlr

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Every sunset says, “You get another chance tomorrow.”
(Photo by Lisa R.)

It’s a new year. We have the opportunity to start afresh (if we so choose). I have been contemplating for a few days now what to do with my blog once 2013 ends. Should I continued? Does it need to be everyday? Is there a new journey for me to start? My original journey started because I needed a perspective change, and as I have previously stated, a change of perspective is exactly what I came away with. God took the time to deal with my insides. Now it’s time to deal with my external world. While contemplating this new journey I came across this scripture:

“Seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence” (2 Peter 1:3).

It dawned on me: EVERYTHING I need to succeed on my external journey is already at my disposal. God has given, granted, and blessed me with ALL I need for LIFE and GODLINESS. There are several hurdles I need to cross this year and I will approach each using principles and practices found in God’s word. First goal passing the GRE (graduate exam). This upcoming journey will be one of personal growth, one where I will endeavor to grow personally using God’s principles and tools. Why? This time around i’d like to do it right the first time. Here’s to the new journey.

“Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

So what’s my plan of attack? Studying of course ;).

Nov19

DAY 323

Posted on November 19, 2013 by lsgrlr

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Feel like something’s missing? Maybe you should consult with the maker of the puzzle.

So I think by now anyone that reads my blog knows I like to watch Korean dramas. I do it for two reasons, one it is a great way to learn the language. Two they are very entertaining. I am currently watching a drama called 미래의 선택 (translation Mirae’s Choice, or The Future’s Choice). The name of the main character is Mirae which means future in Korean. The concept is this, the main character, Mirae, travels back from the future to stop her “present” self from marrying her husband. The show is comical, sweet, and fun to watch, but there is also a lesson. Future Mirae uses many ploys and tricks to change things in her favor, but no matter what she does, what’s meant to happen, happens anyway. Present Mirae still falls for the same man despite having different (and in the eyes of many better) options. The problem however is that she tries to listen to her future self and ends up hurting herself. She has this constant feeling that something is missing. Which of course is it. Why? Because she is not doing what she was meant to do. I know many people in life who feel the same way. They go after what the world says is the better option, and miss out on their created purpose. They have everything, and yet are still searching. I have heard it said that we all have a God shaped hole inside of us. I personally think it’s true. If God really did create us (and I believe He did), then He had a plan, a purpose, and a reason. Just like Mirae, we too will feel like something is missing when we choose something other than the path we were meant to travel. Have everything, but still feel like something’s missing? Maybe you have been listening to the wrong voice. God’s not hiding His plan, we just aren’t looking for it.

”’For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways’, declares the LORD” (Isaiah 55:8).

So what am I thankful for today? I don’t feel like something is missing.

Sep5

DAY 248

Posted on September 5, 2013 by lsgrlr

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Wake up, walk forward toward your future toward your goals…

My cellphone and I are getting a divorce. Well, it is not ALL the phone’s fault, some of it has to do with the service provider. But since some-one has to take the fall for me not being able to use my cellphone in my house…the phone gets the boot. As I sat contemplating my upcoming disengagement, I had this thought: “Is there anything else in my world I need to divorce?” Are there other ties I need severe? Are there habits, behaviors, friendships, or circumstances that I am holding on to, that are holding me back? I did not enjoy asking myself these questions. Because the answer was a resounding, yes. Life can move at the speed of light and often times we hang on to things as a safety blanket of sorts. Why? Because we (even if we don’t like them) understand them. I am reminded of my recent stay in the hospital and the things that I learned about myself through that time. As I get ready to get rid of something that is very familiar (my phone), I think I will take the time to get rid of other unnecessary baggage as well. It is not always easy to take stock of ourselves, but it always necessary to have a honest look at what we are afraid to let go off. Often times the things we hold on to, have to stay in the past…we can’t move forward with them. They won’t work in our future, just like a cellphone that can’t find service when you need it the most.

“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13-14).

So what am I thankful for today? Honest estimation, a lighter load…Oh, and a new phone 😉