Submitting To God

It's been a long and hard, emotion filled week.  I've found that I've been disillusioned with things, and not getting the answers that I expected and just running headlong into things that were disappointing almost all week.  But today, I stopped this morning and read my devotions, and well I just asked God to give me favor, and I submitted myself, and my day to God.  I said that whatever happened today was in His hands and that I would do my best to remember to give everything to Him, and that I would offer nothing but respect to those in authority, and that whatever happened that I would accept it as His will.

An interesting turn of events, I was moved to a different area today, where I think I perform better and missed out on all of the workplace drama, and I pulled out my MP3 player and worshiped God, and to make a good day even better, my production numbers were the highest they have ever been since I started there.

New Year's Resolution Alternatives

Last year I was listening to KLove and they were talking about instead of making New Years resolutions that fall by the wayside shortly after they are made that you choose One Word, that God lays on your heart to be your word of the year, something that you want to work on and see manifested in your life and something that brings you ever closer to God.  For more information check out this site:  One Word

I have chosen my word for this year already, I didn't participate last year because I didn't feel like God was calling me to do so, But I am finding a word on my heart for this year.  I will post more about my word later.

As for my other resolutions (which technically should be thrown out the window if I am just to focus on one word) are to continue:

• Continuing to monitor my eating and trying to gradually reduce my caloric intake
• Trying to get back in the habit of daily devotions & making time to read through the bible in two years
• Become more organized at home (& in my room)
• Try to find a part time job.

The Legend of the Poinsettia

On Christmas Eve a small child had no gifts to give the Baby Jesus.  When she prayed an angel appeared and said, "Whatever you give from your heart will make Jesus happy."  So the girl picked some weeds and as she took them to church they changed into a brilliant red bouquet of poinsettia flowers.

The Holly Wreath

The holly wreath symbolizes the crown of thorns worn by Jesus at Calvary.

Its red berries represent the blood He shed for the forgiveness of our sins.

The endless circle is eternal life obtained through Him.