An Acts filled life

As  I was rereading yesterday's message notes and scriptures, one thing stood out and made me stop in my tracks. 

Greatfulness and joy in healing.  Usually I sigh out "Thank God" in relief but how often do I rejoice in my healing? 

As the lame man in Acts 3, I have been afflicted since birth.  Some days are good some are not.  But that's not what today's blog is about.  Today's blog is my reactions.

As Peter reached out to the lame man and said "In the name of Jesus Christ, walk", the man stood then jumped.  Now I don't know about you but I am picturing the Toyota car commercial where the people were jumping high and clicking their heels.  There's a certain exuberance about it.  There's a whimsy and joy about it.  Being able to do what you've never been able to do before. 

When God heals me of my afflictions and junk, how often I react the exact opposite.  I may praise privately but I don't go and whoop it up.  Why don't I share my healings?  Wouldn't that encourage others in their walk?  How bout you?  How do you react to God's touch in your life?

This is my challenge for today.  How will I choose to react?  Will I keep it to myself or will I share openly and transparently so others can be encouraged that God cares about each one of His children and the power of Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow? 

I am choosing today to be transparent and a vessel of God's grace and mercy.

Have a richly blessed day!

Dating

I am so excited about the lastest Living Social deals.  I just bought 2 deals so I can go on a date with my beloved.  We have a Mexican restaurant we really enjoy (La Costita) and they have a deal for $30 for only $15.

Then there is a Fandango deal for really cheap too.  Chris loves to go to movies.  So happy to find such great deals!

I love being able to have gift certificates available to do special stuff with my love even when the budget at the time we can go out isn't cooperating with us.

Even though we have been together for 21+ years, it's still nice to carve out time for each other.

Exhaustion vs Goals

Well, we are just a couple days into June and I feel like I am not where I should be.  Things have been so busy.  Church, soccer, hair appt, work, working out...ugh!  Tonight is my down night.  I refuse to do anything productive.

Well, not completely unproductive...I did read the word this morning which is good because I don't think I could have made it this far today without that as my start.  Problems problems all around and no rest to be found.

My workout today was cancelled due to measures outside my control.  My hair appt was the only appt I kept today.  It was well past time.  I got take out and we all just relaxed at home.

Tomorrow is a fresh day and I will be busy but back on task.  If I can find an extra hour, I will go to the gym otherwise I will make a point of playing at the park with Billy and kicking his soccer ball when he isn't using it.

I will read my Bible and do my 31 days to clean challenge.  I will try to catch up as I was already behind from not being home hardly at all.

Well, that's where I am.  So much to do and feeling pressured but also confident.  I will succeed.

How is your 3 in 30 challenge going?