I firmly believe in making any job you do fun! Not everyone has the luxury of being in a job that they love but you can always choose to have fun at whatever you are doing. All of that to preface my work story for the day :-)
Since I work in a book store I am commonly asked what I like to read or what I am currently reading. And truth is, my list is forever long and I am normally reading 4 books at a time. Today I was asked what am I currently reading (by a co-worker) and since I was in a bit of a feisty mood I, without hesitation said, "Oprah's book of Daily Devotions". I went on to say, "It's great...each day has a different focus on a different religion. It has daily prayer guides to whichever god that religion worships. It even came with a some bonus material about, How To Be Your Best Own God. Oh and it has the coolest looking picture on the front cover of a chameleon."
Well, you can imagine the expression on his face when I said all of that. I had a good laugh at the fact that he wasn't sure if I was serious or not :-) I quickly told him that I was joking and he sighed with relief. But then he asked, "Does she really have a devotion book out?" Of course I busted out laughing again. "No! she doesn't." ( I don't think )
But this got me to thinking on my drive home......If someone created a book about my faith or my life.....what would it look like? What would be on the cover? What would the title be that would describe me? What would be on the pages? What would be in the chapters?
Just something to think about :-) Or something to make you laugh.
Have a great Saturday!
~LL
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Why?
In the past weeks I have been thinking alot about why I do what I do. I am not sure why God has put this one my mind. The only thing that I can figure is because He wants me to look at my motives in the little and big things that I do. Some are silly and insignificant. But some are major parts of our family. So this post is more about thinking out loud in writing.
Why do I home school? I am at like 753 reasons right now :-) But really, I home school because this is one way I can serve my family. It is one way that I can be who I feel like God called me to be. It is not about education. It is about faith and family.
Why do I not exercise regularly? Time, energy, and Time. Ok I guess if I have time to blog then I have time to workout. OK OK (head hanging) I'm convicted.
Why do I love to read but yet watch too much TV? Simply.....TV does not need a silent room to be enjoyed. A Book does. (at least for me:-)
Why do I serve in the areas I serve in? hmmmm, I need to think on this one a bit more. The short answer is because there is a need. I love people, love my church, and love Jesus. So I guess where ever the need.....then that is where I end up. I don't know if that is the right answer. But it is truthful. (Oh, I do love kids too :-)
Why do I drive slower than I used to? Because there are 4 precious people that travel everywhere with me. Because the older you get the more it hurts when you get hurt. Tickets are EXPENSIVE! and cops aren't as nice as they used to be.
Why do I not have many friends? I am cautious who I let my walls down around. And I don't do the "girlie" thing well. Nails, hair, giggling, going to the bathroom together.
Why do I like to get on my knees when I talk to children? I like to make kids feel special.
Why do I love politics but never got involved? I love the passion that politicians have. No matter what the motivation or cause....they are passionate. I could never get involved because in the grand scheme of it all ....none of it really matters. I would much rather invest my time at church.
Why do I love my church? Because they are some of the most passionate people I know. And it is for a cause that matters.
Why do I love to travel but never do? There is a season for everything.
Why do I love to sleep but can't sleep when my Hubby is away? Fear. I normally go to sleep praying for peace. And watching Fox News :-)
As I think through some of this stuff it brings up other questions. Good questions. It kind of forces me to look closely at many of the things that I say I like/love or the things that I do and ask why? Why do you do the things that you do? Why do you not do the things that you want to do? Why do you do the things that you don't want to do?
Just a small journey into my brains.
~LL
Why do I home school? I am at like 753 reasons right now :-) But really, I home school because this is one way I can serve my family. It is one way that I can be who I feel like God called me to be. It is not about education. It is about faith and family.
Why do I not exercise regularly? Time, energy, and Time. Ok I guess if I have time to blog then I have time to workout. OK OK (head hanging) I'm convicted.
Why do I love to read but yet watch too much TV? Simply.....TV does not need a silent room to be enjoyed. A Book does. (at least for me:-)
Why do I serve in the areas I serve in? hmmmm, I need to think on this one a bit more. The short answer is because there is a need. I love people, love my church, and love Jesus. So I guess where ever the need.....then that is where I end up. I don't know if that is the right answer. But it is truthful. (Oh, I do love kids too :-)
Why do I drive slower than I used to? Because there are 4 precious people that travel everywhere with me. Because the older you get the more it hurts when you get hurt. Tickets are EXPENSIVE! and cops aren't as nice as they used to be.
Why do I not have many friends? I am cautious who I let my walls down around. And I don't do the "girlie" thing well. Nails, hair, giggling, going to the bathroom together.
Why do I like to get on my knees when I talk to children? I like to make kids feel special.
Why do I love politics but never got involved? I love the passion that politicians have. No matter what the motivation or cause....they are passionate. I could never get involved because in the grand scheme of it all ....none of it really matters. I would much rather invest my time at church.
Why do I love my church? Because they are some of the most passionate people I know. And it is for a cause that matters.
Why do I love to travel but never do? There is a season for everything.
Why do I love to sleep but can't sleep when my Hubby is away? Fear. I normally go to sleep praying for peace. And watching Fox News :-)
As I think through some of this stuff it brings up other questions. Good questions. It kind of forces me to look closely at many of the things that I say I like/love or the things that I do and ask why? Why do you do the things that you do? Why do you not do the things that you want to do? Why do you do the things that you don't want to do?
Just a small journey into my brains.
~LL
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