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Jan1

DAY 1 (2014) – A New Journey Begins…

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

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 ;).

Dec9

DAY 343

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

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

Today was a very long, and tiring day. I am wiped out. Patients galore. I feel worn out all I want to do is put my head down and sleep. But sadly, I can’t because I need to study. I have procrastinated long enough. I am very good at it too, procrastination. I once got an award for it, no lie 🙂 . I only procrastinate with things that I really don’t want to do. Things I like no matter how mundane will get accomplished with ease, precision, and in a timely manner. Why? Because I like them. I enjoy doing them. As I sit here writing I am quietly plotting what further device and excuse can be used to put off the unwanted task (did I mention I got a award for this).  However, that gentle voice is reminding me that things I don’t like are often the instruments used to build discipline and to help grow me in the direction I am meant to be. Nobody makes a difference by only doing what they like, you have to embrace the good and the bad. Understanding that ALL experiences in life are meant to edify if we choose to see them as what they are, tools in the hands of our creator. Today I don’t want to study, I am tired, cranky, and I am fairly certain my brain is mush. But I am also alive and able to accomplish the task by trusting the One who promises to go through it with me. I will not put off till tomorrow, what can be done today.

“A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame” (Proverbs 10:4-5).

So what am I thankful for today? A reminder to cease the day.