So the James Experiment is already kicking my booty and its only day two!! My two thoughts from yesterday…
“for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” (James 1:20)
So I’ve blogged about this verse before, but the truth needs to be heard by me ALL the time. In the chaos of 3 kids who seem to all get out of hand at the same time, sometimes anger gets the quickest reaction so that I get everything under control and life can go on. However, producing the righteousness of God is my goal as a parent, so I guess the quickest way is not necessarily the best way. I’ve made it 4 days without getting angry at any child during the day. (not even when E pooped in her bed today and when I asked her if she did it while she was awake or asleep and she said “awake…I was just too tired to get out of bed to go to the potty so I just pooped and went to sleep.” Pretty excited that I didn’t lose my temper at that one =)
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” (James 1:5)
This verse has been speaking to my soul this week as I’ve finished writing some different things. In 2 weeks, I’m about to do something that I feel pretty inadequate to do, but I know the Lord is more than adequate. As I’ve been working on this, James 1:5 has been whispered in my ear reminding me that I just need to ask and the Lord will give me the wisdom to speak the words that need to be spoken.
Goals:
- So I didn’t completely finish the project I’m working on. I got 2 out of the 3 done though! I’ll finish the 3rd one by this weekend.
- I’ve made a plan to get up earlier on Tues/Thursdays than I do the other days. I have to be up by 5:10-5:15am in order to read and spend time with the Lord before I head out at 6am to meet a friend to run. I have enjoyed getting outside to run again. I’m not a great runner, but my friend is so it is fun to run with her. She makes me run faster and longer than I could on my own =)
- The other days, I still get up with Brent at 5:45am to spend time with the Lord. I go to the gym later in the day and listen to some sermons while I work out. I really like working out this way.
- Think I’m going to start memorizing the book of James. I have been lacking in memorizing lately so think I’m going to get back into it by starting with James.
- Have committed to doing The James Experiment for the next 40 days. Pretty excited to see our church transformed as we all go on this journey together!
- Brent and I started “Body for Life” yesterday. He wants to bulk up some and I want to lose those last 10 pounds that keep reminding me of my 3 lovely children. Its a 3 month deal where we workout 6 times a week and change our eating a bit. I’m excited and its always fun to do something like this with my hubby. I think I’m most sad about giving up the vanilla wafers I steal on Sunday mornings while I work the nursery hall. I love vanilla wafers =)
Please pray for me this next week as I finish preparing for this upcoming event. I know God has clearly shown me what He wants said; I just pray my nerves or insecurities don’t keep me from saying it. Thanks!
