Wednesday Morning Mania

I must admit that I have this love-hate relationship with Wednesdays. Don’t get me wrong, I’m thankful for every day of the week and I appreciate that once Wednesday arrives I only have two more work days remaining in the week. However, Wednesday also poses as one of the most challenging days of my work week. I prepare for the potential pain (at times unnecessarily) that the first hour of each Wednesday has to offer. This is when I have to interact with some unrelentingly opinionated people.

Now, I understand that people need to vent, but I question the statement that people are entitled to their own opinion. Should people be unrestricted, unconstrained and at liberty to say whatever crosses their mind? Something to ponder...

Now, many of the antics are not openly directed at me, but sometimes that makes it worse. So what got me through today?

Prayer!

Thanks Greg.

You see, I was anticipating a fight today, so not only did I wake up in a not-so-good mood, I hardly slept last night.

After I expressed my concerns to my hubby, we prayed and I knew I had to go to work early. I needed a moment to settle into the environment and say a few more prayers.

As I went to work I listened to a few songs, one of which is called On Duty by Da Truth. Here are some of the lyrics:

We on duty. We on the same old blocks.
Different but look the same like plain clothes cops.
We on duty. Yeah we some plain old pots
But you can find a treasure in us where the rainbow stops….

Yeah, but since we the saints
We gotta be mindful of the picture we paint
So with every picture they take
They get snapshots of Holy Spirit filled Christians that got victory. Aint-
We being called on duty….

We on duty. Which simply means to be on call
To be alert, to be watchful, to be on guard.
We on duty. That’s why we walk through the mall
With our spiritual sensitivities up to par…..

They can’t catch us involved. Cause you know you’re a shade
From the pencil in the picture that’s drawn
Of His character, if you care about the picture at all
With each photo, we show the world depictions of God….

In every context they find us, catch us involved
Being normal, being cordial, stitching the raw
Materials of faith and our culture when Christians resolve
That spreading the fame of Christ is our mission of course

WE ON DUTY!

You see, I went to work today (and everyday) I represent God. I had to take the focus off of me and the anticipated anguish, and embody the God I serve. I can’t go off on these people, because that’s not who God is nor is that who He is calling me to be. I can’t display the same characteristics of complacency or cynicism that others exhibit, because I have to be mindful that I am a reflection of God.

So today, and everyday, I thank God for being strong in my weakness. I simply ask that you continue to pray for me, because this takes a toll on my physical body. I’m not deaf, dumb, or blind to the world around me, so even as I stand boldly before them representing my God, I am habitually challenged and heavily perturbed. I trust that as I continue to grow with God, He will guide me in the way that I should go. In the meantime, I remain accounted for, equipped and ready for duty.

Taking Flight

Have you ever watched a bird fly?

It often amazes me to watch them effortlessly glide across the sky; without limitation or fear of utilizing their God given ability. Even when faced with a strong wind, they just keep on flapping; joyously indulging in the chance to spread their wings as they are lifted higher than they ever intended to go.

Birds seem to disregard the world around them- carefree & boundless. Having mastered the art of expansion, birds utilize the full length of their wings to get to where they are going. They don’t simply flitter around aimlessly. They spread out; displaying unique colors and attributes; understanding what they are and the tools they have been given.

I’m inclined to believe that birds simply recognize and respect the source of their life.

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” –Matthew 6:25-27


God is the supplier of each bird's needs. So when they’re hungry, they eat & while there’s daylight, they take flight.

Pretty simple, huh?

What were you worried about today?

Doesn’t really seem to matter anymore, does it?

Don’t let the birds have more sense than you do! While there is still light and life, use every gift God has given you to display your uniqueness. Don’t just hover aimlessly- be fearless and ready to be lifted to higher heights. Fly boldly into the wind, with no regard other than pleasing God. Never waste time over the minuscule matters of life because you are so valuable to Him. He is your supplier, so stop trying to do everything on your own.

Just go to the source!


P.S.- Pay attention to detail. God has surrounded us with examples of how we are to live and relate to Him. We are, however; easily distracted. Stop to absorb God’s glory, understanding the magnificence around you and never taking everything He imagined and designed for granted.


Let your every moment be orchestrated by God.

You will begin to see the world through His eyes.

What are you waiting for?!

Take Flight!

Monday in Motion

What a pleasant surprise! I received a response regarding some information I was seeking as I take steps toward My Nursing Niche. We prayed, I wrote, I received a response. Thank the Lord!

I’m excited.

Cover-2-Cover

A few months ago, my Dad calls me and said that Greg and I need to read a couple of books. He lingered over the phone as if to say, I mean right now. I said OK Dad, thinking that I would read them when I got the chance. (School was just finishing up and the last thing I wanted to do was read!) He said that after we were done, we would all discuss the books’ contents. Well, two months later, I finally began to read the first book, The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews. I must say that it grabbed my attention and provided refreshing sparks of inspiration! The next read was The Shack by WM. Paul Young. Just as compelling, it renewed my relationship with God. With insight from the book, I am able to further experience Elohim (look it up) in a way that I never thoroughly explored. The book provided me with a not-so-humanly-tainted view of God and how he relates to and with us, all within a fictional framework.

Enough said.

We have not had our family book review yet (still waiting on Mom & Greg to finish up.)

So read them for yourself!

Amazing Adventures in Babysitting

The screaming began shortly after 2AM. Alarmed to have awakened in an unfamiliar surroundings, the little guy was seemingly traumatized. After a changed diaper and forty minutes of cuddling with G Pappy (their loving nickname for their God-father) he was again fast asleep.

Around 8AM, the little princess decided she was ready to awaken. She crawled on the couch with me to watch a bit of wtol. G Pappy was going to be on the news this morning. (He did an excellent interview about the upcoming Drop Out Prevention Summit.) About 20 minutes later as the interview was wrapping up, we were joined by the little guy and a manly sized code brown! Glad the interview was over cause the adventures in stop for no one!

Bath time, breakfast, then crayons galore. I’m sure this day has so much more in store!

I am so glad that these little ones and their mom let us “practice” on them. We have lots of good times, mixed with some trouble.

Take a look at our amazing adventures.

Sleepover

They always climb all over him

Cartoons & Dr. Seuss

Story time

EJ loves his fruit

Mad that G Pappy turned the tv off for story time

Reading the sports page

Akia reading to us

Bedtime!

Past Adventures

Bubble Blowing

Ready for the Homecoming Parade

Blue man recognizing that the kids want nothing to do with him! lol

My hubby sitting in the street with the kids.

We were worn out.

Making sure kids don't get run over by parade floats is a lot of work!