We both did go to church yesterday and was disappointed that our pastor did not speak but had someone else. We'd heard this other guy before, and he's ok, but we really enjoy our pastor. I had planned on us going straight home afterwards, but hubby insisted we go out for lunch. That man and his food! I said no to a couple places, trying to get home to eat leftovers, but finally gave in and we ate at Streets of New York. I really do like their pizza - and that is what we ordered, and I told hubby we are only getting the 10" and not the 14" or 16" - we don't need to stuff ourselves. So we ate the 10" and headed home - and yes, it was more than enough as we both ate cereal for breakfast and I wasn't even hungry!
Ms. Vicky was out and about so I didn't get her mail over to her yesterday; she put it off until today. I heated up leftovers around 6PM and we ate. Hubby kept wanting to watch a movie so we finally did that. Food and TV - I'm certain that he is addicted. Sigh. We watched the movie and he slept through the last half I think.
I'm only working 4 days this week as I am taking Friday off. I have my eye check-up on Friday morning - which will take up about 2 1/2 hours (it's downtown). Then hubby will want to take me to lunch. Then my daughter and I will head over to the hotel about 3PM and get settled in for awhile before heading over to the church where the women's conference is going to be. I hope we both get something out of the conference, but if not, we still had some time together, and that is good. And yes, we always take our yarn to the hotel for our 'down time'.
I read a story yesterday about a young woman who decided to not spend unnecessary monies for a year and see how much she saved. Wow. She saved $23,000. She continued to save money.... and she retired within ten years with 2.2 million dollars. Now I know that I can save a lot of money too, if I would quit spending it on books (MY addiction). I think I will try it for the month of May. I may have to remind myself frequently not to just buy something... but how much could I save in the month of May if I only bought what I needed? Which means I would not pay for any meals out (could hubby go a month without eating out? probably not), no books, no extra things. Wow. Not sure I could do it. I would need to write down what I saved cause how else would I know how much I saved? Perhaps if I started with a week. I could do this week, right? Hmmm. Could you cut back on things and save money? I'm really wanting to try. If it was just me, I'm confident that I could. When others are involved, it does make it much more difficult as they are usually not on board with it. They may say they are... until .... yeah, fill in the blank. McAllister's potato max always calls his name. LOL And I only have this week to buy things, right? LOL I have more than enough books on my kindle and on the bookcases to read; I really do NOT need to buy another book!
I am reminded again of James 4:3, which I shared last week (I think)...
James 4:3 (NKJV): "You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures."
Oh the thoughts that are going through my mind right now! I read other versions of that scripture and most pretty much said it the same one; the Message, I think it was, was much more wordy and said it best. We only want for ourselves; we want (lust) for things that we don't have and think we should have them. I think we are all guilty of that in some respect. It doesn't matter if it is a book or food or any other material thing. When that thought consumes us, it has become more than just a desire.
erase erase erase. sigh.
Perhaps I need to really ask God for His intervention in a situation. I mean, I have prayed about it numerous times, but have I really asked God to intervene. Something to think about. And pray about.
What about you? Is there something you 'want' that you just haven't truly asked God for, beyond the 'I hope God blesses me in this ....?" I sit here and think of many things that I have wanted to do... and didn't do... or did do... but I didn't pray about it first. What if I had? Would it have been a blessing? Could it have been more than what it was? Oh we all have so much more to learn about God and His blessings upon us - and He is waiting for each of us to ask. And it doesn't matter what it is about - He just wants to spend time with us.
And I think that is what I need to do right now. All my thoughts and erasing has stirred up some pain I carry around with me over a situation. A situation which has been out of my control for awhile... and I grieve and get angry every time I think of it. And every time I have to give it up to God and allow Him to handle it. (He doesn't handle it the way I want Him to, either!) But His ways are best... I need to be patient.
And with that - I'm going to hush. I need to bring this matter before my Heavenly Father and seek His will in this situation. Only He can resolve it. What do you need to give up to Him to resolve? Why not take the time and ask Him?
Blessings!
