Outside my cracked open windows is hurricane Irene.
I wish her rains could find their way to my dry soul and drench.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Drench
Psalm 63:1-8 ESV
O God, You are my God; earnestly I seek You;
my soul thirsts for You; my flesh faints for You,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
So I have looked upon You in the sanctuary,
beholding Your power and glory.
Because Your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise You.
So I will bless You as long as I live;
in Your name I will lift up my hands.
My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food,
and my mouth will praise You with joyful lips,
when I remember You upon my bed,
and meditate on You in the watches of the night;
for You have been my help,
and in the shadow of Your wings I will sing for joy.
My soul clings to You;
Your right hand upholds me.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Change of Pace
I work to live; I don't live to work. About a month ago, I began to wrestle with whether I wanted to keep working six days a week. While my bank account seems to require that I work, and I don't want to throw away the blessing of having a job, I long to have a whole weekend to be able to see friends, catch up on my life, run errands, read . . . just do what needs to be done and have fun too, and yet still have a sabbath. Have a day to rest and read and journal and be without the hustle.
One evening as I was driving and thinking this through, a song by JJ Heller came on my stereo, "When I Leave." One of the lines says, "It's time to count my blessings. Forget about my savings account for a while." Sighing with relief, I made my decision. Later, I had to re-work my budget to make this thing work. It's going to be tight, but I believe it is worth it. One day, I doubt I will look back at my life now, and wish that I had saved more, worked harder, worked longer.
Yesterday was my last day at the salon. I will miss doing hair, meeting so many interesting people, and my co-workers.
I want to dance. Dance even in the rain. Live simply, but live fully. I'm so very excited for this change of pace in my life, and the opportunity to be even more frugal, and re-examine my priorities, my heart, and my life.
One evening as I was driving and thinking this through, a song by JJ Heller came on my stereo, "When I Leave." One of the lines says, "It's time to count my blessings. Forget about my savings account for a while." Sighing with relief, I made my decision. Later, I had to re-work my budget to make this thing work. It's going to be tight, but I believe it is worth it. One day, I doubt I will look back at my life now, and wish that I had saved more, worked harder, worked longer.
Yesterday was my last day at the salon. I will miss doing hair, meeting so many interesting people, and my co-workers.
I want to dance. Dance even in the rain. Live simply, but live fully. I'm so very excited for this change of pace in my life, and the opportunity to be even more frugal, and re-examine my priorities, my heart, and my life.
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