God has challenged me to write about how He will supernaturally pay off our mortgage in 5 years. I am a homemaker, my husband is a teacher, and we have three children. Our mortgage balance at the start of this blog is $97,802.62 with a projected payoff date of May 11, 2035.

Sounds foolish, huh? The Bible says that, "...God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise;..." So I am choosing to be foolish and trust Him. He's never let me down before.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Do Nothing

Today is my birthday and I have a "me" day planned.  It's all about me.  I plan to go where I want and do what I like to do.

While I was getting myself ready to go walking this morning, I decided to bring along a scripture card.  I always get ready in the dark so as not to disturb Ross.  I also pick out my scripture card in the dark so that I won't know what verse I have until I read it outside while I'm walking.  Here's what today's card read:

 
I was meant to read this today, on my birthday.  The two words that spoke to me were "selfish" and "vain".  Then I thought about how vain has two meanings: 1) A person who is all about themselves and 2) Fruitless, unsuccessful activity.  Putting these two meanings together, God spoke to me that a person who only cares about themselves will not be successful.  It is so important to Him that we help others along every day--even on our birthdays.

So today I am reminded to be vigilant for an opportunity to meet the need of another; to not be impatient in the checkout line but instead to start a conversation with those around me; to give a sincere and well-thought out greeting to the cashier at the drive through; and to engage in the art of doing "nothing".

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