Greetings from quarantined life! This week was the wall for me – how about you? I think we all reach our limits at different times and with the news of fines/jail time for non-essential outings; my limit has been reached. UGH! If you are feeling discouraged, frustrated, anxious and tired – I am with you. Here is what I am going to do about it.
I typically post on Saturdays; however, this blog is going out on Friday evening because I want one day of no screens (TV, phone, Ipad – nothing). The goal is one full day to pray, meditate, read something inspiring, sit in the sun and set a few goals. The hope is to get in a mini reset. To see which of these work to help bring my mind back to an elevated place of joy, worship, gratitude and full of love. It’s time to pour into ourselves with the good stuff and drill down on what truly brings us each joy and fulfillment.
I’ve titled this week’s blog “TBD” – the results are To Be Determined and I’ll be excited to share next week what brought me joy. Hope you will share what brings you joy each day in the hopes that we can inspire each other!
Inspiration/Resources (my reset list):
Prayer: “Dear Lord, I need Your shield of victory to protect me from discouragement. I pray that You would extend Your right hand to sustain me, Your grace to strengthen me, and Your wisdom to lead me. Thank you for Jesus, who stooped down to make me great because of Your great love for me. Today, I want to find a new starting place with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” This is a prayer from Devotion #58 in the book, A Confident Heart Devotional by Renee Swope – referenced below.
Meditation: My friend Leslee introduced me to Encounter – it’s great faith-based meditation and very calming!
Book: A Confident Heart Devotional by Renee Swope
Verse: Philippians 4:12-13 (NIV): “I know what is it to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”
Goals: Next 90 Day Challenge with Rachel & Dave Hollis. This is great for your mind, body and soul – and it’s free!
Fun: National Days Calendar. There is a reason to celebrate every day! Hope you find this website a fun way to celebrate the little things each day 🙂
Thank you for taking the lead and really putting into practice what most of us only say we hope to do. My philosophy about negative news is that if nothing would change in my world, then reading about it over and over is not helpful. That goes for this virus, politics, etc. I prefer my screen time to be mostly comedies and upbeat things and inspiration. Thank you for bringing that to us every week!
Take care Nancy and stay in the light! xoxo