for what I have been feeling with work lately, and unfortunately, it isn't going to get much better any time soon! It seemed I got 'hit' with one thing after another yesterday to do. I usually skim emails before I turn off the work computer, but I didn't even bother yesterday, for I knew there were still some things to do that I didn't get done. And throw in travel for one of my bosses, which also means a hotel stay and a rental car.... and all that has to be approved BEFORE I can make the reservations... yeah, I was feeling pretty overwhelmed. But, today is a new day and I'm going to face it with a fresh outlook. I will review the old emails first to see what I didn't get done yesterday, and then start on todays. I'm more concerned over what the next two months will be like as I will also be covering for my friend who is having back surgery - and when she asked and I said ok, I was thinking her one doctor she reports to. But, she supports 7. Or is it 8. And, she has roped me in to a couple meetings that require minutes, plus a couple other things. She keeps giving me access to all these team folders which I don't want. This is definitely going to be a 'Lord, HELP' couple of months! See, I've already started whining!
My trainer really worked me out last night - especially on the leg press! I was already doing 180 pounds - and what does he decide to do? He pushes back on it while I'm pushing out! I asked him just what did he think he was doing? He laughed and told me to keep pushing. I can tell already my legs are going to be sore somewhat today. But, I do need to get more exercise than I am getting. Two 30 minute sessions a week just don't cut it to make changes - well, real changes, anyway. It takes effort. To change how this body performs I must put forth the effort to keep it strong and healthy.
Just like our minds - if we don't put good stuff in it - we will soon falter and not understand things. Now these words are just my opinion, so don't go quoting me and getting me in trouble. I do not need anyone's help to do that, I can do that very well on my own. BUT - I feel that if all one does is sit and watch TV shows, or play games on TV, they will lose the ability to socialize with others. They won't have anything to talk about except the TV show. Does that make sense?
Now hubby and I both read books; granted he reads other books as well as Christian books. We both enjoy reading, myself moreso than him, I think. My daughter used to read, but no one reads as much as my oldest son does. And I like to think that he got that from me. My mama read a lot too - mainly Grace Livingston Hill books - and in that time frame, I read every single one of her books. I enjoyed the clean romance of the stories. In high school I read mysteries and a couple other fiction books that I recall. I just love to read and that is how I will be spending my retirement years - reading. :-) Like that will happen any time soon. So I read when I can.
Romans 13:8 (NKJV): Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.
One could read that scripture and think it means don't owe them any money, but if you read on in the scriptures following it means more than that.
Romans 13:9-10 (NKJV): For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery", "You shalt not commit murder", "You shall not steal", "You shall not bear false witness", "You shall not covet", and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself". Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law.
We are called to love others. And, sometimes that love has to be from a distance. And I think I will leave that right there.
I was shocked to read last night that a megachurch had a men's conference - and in that conference the lead pastor of that church had a male pole dancer. He was called out by Pastor Mark Driscoll (the pastor was), and Dr Driscoll was told he was dismissed. Who in their right mind would hire a pole dancer for a bunch of Christian men at a men's conference? It has been interesting the comments that were left. Some say the rebuke should have been done privately. (To me, that makes no sense for then the men would never know it was wrong) Others say that Dr. Driscoll was right in calling out the pastor - and I agree with that. As Christians we are to stand guard over what is right and when we see what is wrong and against the Word of God, we are called to speak up and not hide it under a rug. Sometimes that can cause rifts, but it is always best to stand up for the Word of God and what it says.
And I will just put this here - when people do or say things that are against the Word of God, we are to call them out for their sin. Yes, we may get their rebuke, but it is because they do not acknowledge their own sin and they know they are guilty and will take revenge on the one calling them out. It is so easy to fall in to the ways of the world.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV): And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Don't be like the world and talk like the world; you are not of this world. Don't let the world drag you down into its clutches. Our home is in Heaven; we are not of this world. Something to think about.
Blessings!
