Five doctors in four days! Plus new glasses, a bone density test, and new orthotics! But the time spent in waiting rooms has been productive. I completed the book AND the study guides for the next study at work that BEGINS next week. I also finished the book for a second study with life group ladies. A friend gave me JESUS CALLING this week for my 62nd birthday and it is already significantly impacting my life. Also for my birthday, James gave me RED LETTERS, a book with the words of Jesus from the “red letter editions” of the Bible. He did not know I had recently decided to go through the Bible simply reading the “red letters.” I feel like God is honoring this choice by prompting James to give me this book. And at 9 one evening I should not have picked up one of Francine Rivers’ books, A LINEAGE OF GRACE. Her style is so captivating that it is difficult for me to put the book down! This is a great book for my “treadmill reading” activity. Also, my book and 2 DVD’s arrived this week. The title is WINDOWS 8 FOR DUMMIES AND OFFICE 2013 FOR DUMMIES. The 2 Windows 8 dummies at our house are now tackling this challenge. So far I have completed two DIG-U courses and hope to finish several more next week. So, there has been a lot of “mind and body” emphasis this past week.
Some of the above also related to “soul” since we can’t compartmentalize precisely, but additional “soul food” has been served up through delivering Meals on Wheels. I served others through this needed organization three times this week and plan to serve five times next week. I am also scheduled for a shift for the AYSA volleyball tourney. Additionally, it has been great reconnecting with friends by having lunch together, and with family from three states! Besides the DIG-Gig and a life group get together, I counted 15 friends and family member connections. I am getting caught up with all the news in the lives of friends and family. The Lord has also repeated some things He had spoken to me in the past. Specifically, “Be still and know that I am God” (Ps. 46:10) and “Cease striving” which is another way of saying “Be still and know God.” “Relax” and “Let go” are additional paraphrases. I have had some sweet times of quiet with the Lord. I have let go of anxiety and worry and turned those negative emotions into prayers and the choice to trust God and speak His Word over each situation that stirs up strife. I am thankful that I do not have to lean on my own understanding because God will direct my paths as I trust in Him (Prov. 3:5-6).
Thank you, Kris, and FDLIC for this wonderful opportunity. It has been BUSY but BLESSED!