My Life Right Now

My life consists of wearing a bright red button up shirt and dress pants  4-5 times a week to wash tables, floors, and to lead people around a room.  Occasionally, I get to answer phones or make a milk shake. Running around like a mad woman and trying not to fall on slippery kitchen floors is always a given. It's crazy, but I'm learning a lot and making money.

On Sunday mornings, I get the privilege of spending an hour and a half in a multi colored room with 8 kindergartners to read to them, pray with them, and try to teach them about the God who loves them. It's noisy at times, and we often get distracted but I love it. 

It also consists of spending too much time on the computer. The opportunities to entertain myself through it are endless. I can listen to bluegrass, instant message friends, pretend I am a part of S.H.I.E.L.D, play scrabble, find recipes or craft ideas.

Thursday nights were something I dreaded for a few months but I am beginning to embrace their role in my life. It isn't always my first choice to sit in a room full of people and be the new kid again. However, as time has passed I am learning. Learning how to use those nights as a time to grow, a time to hear, and a time to grow closer to others.

Rain.

A natural part of living in the Northwest that I have come to appreciate. After several weeks of sun, it is a welcomed friend. It makes plant life greener. It cleanses. The streets, the air, me. Weather is yet another thing in life that is uncontrolled by anyone except God. Do we need to have numerous conversations on the internet or in person about what a drag it is to have more moisture? We have a choice in where we find joy and contentment.

In this area of life, I choose contentment. 

Die to Yourself Daily

When I wake up 2 hours earlier than I'd like to for several days in a row, I get crabby. 

Then, I get convicted by the Spirit and remember what Jesus calls us all to do. 

Die to ourselves daily and to follow him. 

Maybe this is a tiny piece of what being a Christian is about; being willing to serve even if it means sacrificing a little sleep.

If I need to continue waking up earlier than I would like to do the things I am called to so be it. 

Luke 9:23

"And he said to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself  and take up his cross daily to follow me."

Taking it one day at a time.