We didn't go to the gym after church. We had the soup for dinner (KFC for lunch). Came home, took a nap, and I actually got to read a little. After we ate soup, now mind you it was after 6PM... hubby says "I want to check the news." So on the TV came. I didn't say a word. (Surprised?) He watched two episodes of NCIS off of ION ... then he turned it off. I managed to finish up a baby blanket I was working on during that time. That was our day. Hubby commented some time during the day that 'it is nice to have a quiet weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) and we don't have to do anything." I never said a word. Leave the TV off and we WILL have a quiet weekend every weekend. I guess he was meaning more that he wasn't required to do anything.
We did go to church yesterday, but didn't have to greet. When I told hubby we were supposed to, he actually got grouchy! I ignored him. I have to, or he makes me angry. It was interesting... before church started I greeted a couple we have met and asked how their small group was going. They mentioned that they had attended the church affiliated with our church first, but it was too big and when ours started up a few years ago, they came there. I asked them why they left the other church... and she explained she had difficulty in connecting. Hmmm. I commented that was what I was feeling here; I feel disconnected somewhat.
So last night I get a text from the administrator that she had two and maybe three people who wanted to take Discipleship and she would be adding them to our 'group' last night. I text'd her back that I had cancelled this week, but would contact them to make arrangements to meet them and give our address, etc. They live in this area. Oh - and then she says... "I know you are or may leave the church...." Well, I had a feeling where that came from so I text'd her back - we never said we were leaving the church (but in honesty, I had been thinking about it), but I had had the conversation with this couple and said this.... and she admitted this woman had told her we were thinking of leaving the church. Ok; rule #1, be careful how you say things! Glad I hadn't told I was really thinking about it! So the administrator then calls me and we chat - I told her what I had said, but that I had not said we were leaving. I feel disconnected. So she asked if we had introduced ourselves to people in that area (yes) and shared about our discipleship group (no). So we talked about some other things and the call went on. I haven't checked yet, but we have a couple people who are interested in Discipleship, only now I'm out of the mood to teach it. I asked if I could offer a workbook instead, and the administrator said I could. Our first 'meeting' will be a get acquainted time anyway, so I can show a couple of these other workbooks and maybe they will choose one of those for us to get acquainted more. Will see. At least I will be able to teach again, and that helps me to grow in Christ as well.
Today it's back to work - timecard Monday - but I've already approved most of the timecards. I still need to make that adjustment to one, just haven't yet. Oh yeah, I have those termination contracts to do today. Sigh. Suck it up buttercup, and get it done! It doesn't look that difficult - and I need to get over my resentment of it being dumped on me. It's 'other duties as assigned', right?
Short work week - I quit work at 2PM on Thursday and am off on Friday. We will be heading up north for our retreat getaway. I'm so looking forward to it, and I hope what I am wanting to get out of it will not be much different from hubbys. My biggest problem will be it will be colder up there and it is just starting to warm up here. I don't do cold very well.
I found a folder in my drawer the other day and pulled it out and put in my basket here to look through to see what was in it. Yesterday I pulled out the first article and reread it. It was on taking communion personally every day. I've read the article a few times over the years and reread it again yesterday. And yes, took communion. There is just something about remembering that Christ suffered and died for me, for you, and in taking communion, one has to pause and acknowledge that. This morning I pulled out the folder to see what else was in there. Chapters I had copied from The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. Great book that I have wanted to read again. But these were just a few of the chapters that I had copied. The Discipline of Prayer. The Discipline of Fasting. And I also had instructions for a personal retreat. Perfect timing, right? I love my times of personal retreat, as I have shared with you before.
Matthew 6:33: "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you as well."
Yeah, I know, I used that scripture yesterday too, I think. But it is true. When we seek Jesus first. When we seek doing His will first.... He will always meet us where we need Him. The Bible doesn't lie, people! I have had this proven to me time and again. When I put Jesus first, things just seem to work out - and even better than what I could have imagined. I may not get things exactly the way I want them, but they are usually better - or God saves me from what I thought I wanted in the first place!
For example.... for years I have prayed over our finances and the struggles we've had. And yes, I blamed it on hubby because he refused to even get a part time job to help. I've shared the stories before. But since we sold the house, and moved here, God has provided for us abundantly time and again. Not that we have a lot of money - definitely not! But we no longer have to struggle to make ends meet; we don't get the disconnect notices; we have money to buy things if we want. God answered my prayers and as we give back to Him our tithe from what He gives us, He continues to provide all that we need and want. Yes, sometimes I rein myself in when shopping. I have to. There is so much 'buy me!' out there and we have no need of it. I've been able to pay cash for what we need... and that is always a good feeling. God always provides when we are serving Him, and giving back to Him what He has already given to us.
Seek Him first.... and that is what I plan to do when we get away. Yes, I seek Him when I come in here each morning, and hubby in his 'office'.... we both spend time reading our Bibles, devotionals, and writing in journals and/or praying. Start our day acknowledging it is the Lord's and ask for help in getting through each day and honoring Him in it. Actually my best work days are when my boss or a friend will ask me some 'religious' question and I get to respond about how Jesus responded to specific things. It always brings me great joy to share Jesus.
Uh oh - time has gotten away from me again! See what happens when I start my rambling? It's 6:58AM and I need to jump off here and get the work computer turned on - not that anyone cares whether it is 7AM or 7:05AM. But as it is time.... I gotta 'run'. Hope you have a wonderful day! Seek Jesus first - He will help you through your day!
Blessings!
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