Today’s reading (Jan 3, I’m still behind) challenges that I already posses all that I need to live abundantly.
Gratitude – being thankful for what I have
Simplicity – I so here FLYlady in this one… getting rid of the clutter, paring down our lives to that which brings us joy.
Order – Again, I here FLYlady’s voice… Order around me produces order within. Get rid of the extraneous, and only keep that which truly brings you joy.
Harmony – Just as Simplicity brings Order, so Order brings Harmony. that inner peace to know and appreciate the beauty in life around.
Beauty – the little things that make life truly wonderful. At the moment, most is hidden under the clutter, both in my house and in my head.
Joy – the type that comes from living the life I know I want to live.
The whole idea of living abundantly reminds me of my high school class verse. John 10:10b – “I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”(NAS) God never promises Christians that life will be easy. Instead, He promises an Abundant Life, full of ups and downs, twists and turns. But nonetheless, everything we need for a full life can be found in Him.
You’ve probably picked up by now, that I am trying to incorporate some kind of study time during the day. I like the quiet of the early morning best. I will have to be more strict about setting my alarm clock and getting up before the kids so I have time in the morning, to read, and absorb.