Today was officially one week into my training for the half-marathon. So far so good. I have even lost a few pounds already!! Added bonus. Today was hard though. I mean I only had to run 3.5 miles, but it was hard. And as I was running I thought, how will I ever do 10 more miles than this?? But I will.
This year I am determined.
This year I am motivated.
This year is my year.
You see I am determined to accomplish things this year. I want to make spiritual, personal, professional, and marital movements this year. It's not that I won't have other years (God-willing) to accomplish things, but this year I am feeling EXTRA-ordinary. And the way I look at it, why not take advantage of this extra energy stirring inside of me to be great and do great? I pray this energy sticks around for awhile!
This weekend was nice. We took down Christmas decs finally and watched movies. Sometimes the simplicity of just lounging is so perfect and much needed!! We have one month left in our little apartment before we move across town to our new little house. God has been so good to us providing a nice little house to rent in the right location at the right price. It will allow us to work hard at our debt and still live comfortably. I also just got word that I am on the verge of moving into a recruiter role at work which is another prayer answered. I am just overwhelmed by the goodness of it all. Not shocked by it, just overwhelmed.
Why live the good life, when you can live the better life with God?
"Better is one day in your courts, than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than dwell in the tents of the wicked"-Psalm 48:10
Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
My 2012 Foundation is Built
R-E-L-A-T-E
That shall be my word for 2012
Allow me to explain
When I began this process of establishing my word for 2012 I knew a few things. I knew I wanted 2012 to be rewardingly challenging, full of showing grace, and adventuresome. I began writing down words that illustrated some of these desires. As I did more research googling, reading definitions and synonyms, and reflecting on goals I was pleased when I stumbled across relate.
Relate
Some Synonyms: let one's hair down, narrate, set forth, shoot the breeze, lay it on the line, get off one's chest, divulge, depict, impart.
Definition: to tell, to give an account; to establish association; to have reference; to have some relation; to establish a social or sympathetic relationship with a person or thing
Latin word: Relatus defined as narration, telling of events, derived from the Medieval Latin word Referre.
Referre defined as to bring, carry back; give, payback, render; it matters, makes a difference, is of importance; bring back news, record.
And there it was...Referre translated in Latin as Relatus translated in English to Relate. The very core of the word from medieval latin is what solidified my word for 2012.
I will relate with others in order to bring joy and grace to their lives.
I hope to carry back experiences and stories when spending time with others.
I hope to give generously while paying or rendering back large amounts of debt.
I hope to show others that kindness matters and should be practiced regularly.
I hope to make a difference with my diligence.
I hope to help others realize their story is of importance and worth sharing and I want it to be shared with me.
I hope to bring back great news of the things that God is doing in my life
And I hope to record in my journals all that I accomplish this year in order to share one day down the road with my kids that dreams are important and goals can be met.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 will serve as my verse of the year.
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing"
As with any new year Zeb and I also set some goals for this year. We based them around the 5 spokes of a healthy life; spiritual, relationships, financial, physical, and work.
In a nutshell we have set a huge goal for paying off debt and if we stick to it we could be debt free in three years. I am expectantly praying HARD for God to help us with this one as it will require saying no a lot and great discipline!! We are shooting for 3 new books as a couple read and I would individually like to read a book every month. We want to spend more time with friends and taking walks with one another and go on a vacation.
I also hope to run my first half-marathon this year, spend more time in the Bible, be intentional with my actions and relationships, and do some self learning.
2011 was a great year, but 2012 will be MY year!
That shall be my word for 2012
Allow me to explain
When I began this process of establishing my word for 2012 I knew a few things. I knew I wanted 2012 to be rewardingly challenging, full of showing grace, and adventuresome. I began writing down words that illustrated some of these desires. As I did more research googling, reading definitions and synonyms, and reflecting on goals I was pleased when I stumbled across relate.
Relate
Some Synonyms: let one's hair down, narrate, set forth, shoot the breeze, lay it on the line, get off one's chest, divulge, depict, impart.
Definition: to tell, to give an account; to establish association; to have reference; to have some relation; to establish a social or sympathetic relationship with a person or thing
Latin word: Relatus defined as narration, telling of events, derived from the Medieval Latin word Referre.
Referre defined as to bring, carry back; give, payback, render; it matters, makes a difference, is of importance; bring back news, record.
And there it was...Referre translated in Latin as Relatus translated in English to Relate. The very core of the word from medieval latin is what solidified my word for 2012.
I will relate with others in order to bring joy and grace to their lives.
I hope to carry back experiences and stories when spending time with others.
I hope to give generously while paying or rendering back large amounts of debt.
I hope to show others that kindness matters and should be practiced regularly.
I hope to make a difference with my diligence.
I hope to help others realize their story is of importance and worth sharing and I want it to be shared with me.
I hope to bring back great news of the things that God is doing in my life
And I hope to record in my journals all that I accomplish this year in order to share one day down the road with my kids that dreams are important and goals can be met.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 will serve as my verse of the year.
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing"
As with any new year Zeb and I also set some goals for this year. We based them around the 5 spokes of a healthy life; spiritual, relationships, financial, physical, and work.
In a nutshell we have set a huge goal for paying off debt and if we stick to it we could be debt free in three years. I am expectantly praying HARD for God to help us with this one as it will require saying no a lot and great discipline!! We are shooting for 3 new books as a couple read and I would individually like to read a book every month. We want to spend more time with friends and taking walks with one another and go on a vacation.
I also hope to run my first half-marathon this year, spend more time in the Bible, be intentional with my actions and relationships, and do some self learning.
2011 was a great year, but 2012 will be MY year!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
He Gets All the Glory!
Yesterday we got the ultimate Christmas present straight from up above! Who knew God had such a great present in store for us?? Zeb was offered a full time position at the company he has been interning for all semester and I got peace! Finally!
We decided to go out for dinner last night to celebrate our new beginnings. We had so much fun pondering all of the new goals we could make for next year now that employment is secure. I cannot tell you the weight that has been lifted off of both our shoulders!
We are off to Kansas tomorrow for Christmas! It is sure to be a white one, which makes me smile. Remember all the things you have to be thankful for this holiday season.
Blessings!
We decided to go out for dinner last night to celebrate our new beginnings. We had so much fun pondering all of the new goals we could make for next year now that employment is secure. I cannot tell you the weight that has been lifted off of both our shoulders!
We are off to Kansas tomorrow for Christmas! It is sure to be a white one, which makes me smile. Remember all the things you have to be thankful for this holiday season.
Blessings!
Monday, December 19, 2011
The Reason for the Season
Wow! Where has time gone?? This morning as I was waiting to get on the elevator and make my ride up to the 42nd floor I was surrounded by two women. One with presents and another with deviled eggs. Aahh...holidays. It made my heart warm and realize how much I love the hustle and bustle of Christmas. I love the endless supply of treats, the happiness behind gift giving, and the time crunching holiday parties. I love the never ending Christmas music and sparkle and lights. But what I love the most is the profound awareness that I have a sweet Savior and His birth is the reason for the season.
Last weekend Zeb and I visited the Christmas Train in Dry Gulch, USA. It was p-e-r-f-e-c-t. Allow me to paint the picture. Small old western town. Shops filled with unique Christmas gifts and ornaments. A coffee shop filled with the aroma of fresh beans. Hot cocoa and sweet snacks. Carolers walking the streets. Horses and wagon rides. Children waiting anxiously to see Santa. And in the middle of it all is a beautiful Old Steam Locomotive waiting to take visitors around the country and tell the story of Jesus. The amazing story of Jesus. The story of His beautiful birth, graceful life, heart-braking death, and life giving resurrection. This is the reason for the season.
This week is a great time to remember your life that has been saved by the birth of a little baby. My prayer is that His life is at the front of your mind when finishing up your shopping and cooking this week. I pray that His grace shines thru you as you show others the love that has been shown to you. Be generous. Love hard. and Give thanks. Its what Jesus would do.
It really is the most wonderful time of the year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Last weekend Zeb and I visited the Christmas Train in Dry Gulch, USA. It was p-e-r-f-e-c-t. Allow me to paint the picture. Small old western town. Shops filled with unique Christmas gifts and ornaments. A coffee shop filled with the aroma of fresh beans. Hot cocoa and sweet snacks. Carolers walking the streets. Horses and wagon rides. Children waiting anxiously to see Santa. And in the middle of it all is a beautiful Old Steam Locomotive waiting to take visitors around the country and tell the story of Jesus. The amazing story of Jesus. The story of His beautiful birth, graceful life, heart-braking death, and life giving resurrection. This is the reason for the season.
This week is a great time to remember your life that has been saved by the birth of a little baby. My prayer is that His life is at the front of your mind when finishing up your shopping and cooking this week. I pray that His grace shines thru you as you show others the love that has been shown to you. Be generous. Love hard. and Give thanks. Its what Jesus would do.
It really is the most wonderful time of the year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Faith
Today I thanked God for all of the very small things that bring light to my life. An encouraging co-worker. A comment from a distant friend. A pen that writes well. A new friendship. A country music awards show. A new book. A new CD. A fall red tree. There are many things on this list.
I have allowed this light to swell from the inside of my heart to the outside. In the last two days I have smiled for no reason. I have laughed until I cried. I can't explain this joy or appreciation that has overflowed in my life in the last 48 hours, but it sure allows you to experience life in a whole different manner. God please let this joy stick around for awhile.
Maybe it's the season, maybe it's the closeness I feel with my sweet friend up above, maybe it's the peace that I feel inside knowing I don't have to worry. I don't care what it is, just let it stay.
You see it would be easy for me to be down right now. My job at United Way is over in 7 days. I have had zero call backs on job applications. I am facing the fact that I might not have enough to get through. We don't know if Zeb will get a full time job. Scary stuff. Stuff I have never had to face before.
Fortunately, I gave that heavy burden away. Someone stronger is carrying it for me and now I am just overflowing with joy. My burdens are not my own and I know I am not alone. Maybe it is just so good to know that someone else is in control. Maybe that love from up above is swelling my heart since I let Him be in control.
And just maybe I finally believe, "if you have faith nothing shall be impossible for you"-Matthew 17:20
Live by Faith, not by fear.
I have allowed this light to swell from the inside of my heart to the outside. In the last two days I have smiled for no reason. I have laughed until I cried. I can't explain this joy or appreciation that has overflowed in my life in the last 48 hours, but it sure allows you to experience life in a whole different manner. God please let this joy stick around for awhile.
Maybe it's the season, maybe it's the closeness I feel with my sweet friend up above, maybe it's the peace that I feel inside knowing I don't have to worry. I don't care what it is, just let it stay.
You see it would be easy for me to be down right now. My job at United Way is over in 7 days. I have had zero call backs on job applications. I am facing the fact that I might not have enough to get through. We don't know if Zeb will get a full time job. Scary stuff. Stuff I have never had to face before.
Fortunately, I gave that heavy burden away. Someone stronger is carrying it for me and now I am just overflowing with joy. My burdens are not my own and I know I am not alone. Maybe it is just so good to know that someone else is in control. Maybe that love from up above is swelling my heart since I let Him be in control.
And just maybe I finally believe, "if you have faith nothing shall be impossible for you"-Matthew 17:20
Live by Faith, not by fear.
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