I didn't want to get out of bed.
Feeling a little homesick.
Was really unproductive this morning, which in turn made me feel guilty. Grrr.
When I got to the building Chris called my name from the other room and I just grunted back.
Feeling blah.
First day back with English students today. I had 4 show up and it broke my heart to hear about the emptiness of their holiday celebrations.
Catch my drift?
Got home and my roommate was playing music on her laptop....one of my new favorite songs was playing. Here are some of the words:
May we run this race, may we keep the faith; May our eyes be fixed on Jesus - That we’ll not lose heart in our struggle with sin, And through suffering know endurance. May we arm ourselves with the mind of Christ To rejoice in trials and be not surprised. May our hearts be so consumed by You That we never cease to praise.
Then, I read this blog: http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/2010/01/innocence.html
I needed that. I needed to be reminded of redemption, of the mind of Christ, and never ceasing to praise Him. Sometimes joy is a fight and it may take all day to work through all the junk in my spirit, but it's a fight worth having. Because, with hope, tomorrow I can wake up remembering that His mercies are new every morning and believing that He will bring light, joy, and hope into my life.
AND....looking at pictures from sunny Greece doesn't hurt either :)
4 comments:
Great post. I've had more than my share of those days. It's good to remember that we have a wonderful savior who loves us and doesn't want us to dwell on the "shoulda, coulda, wouldas". A month or so ago, our youth lessons on sunday mornings were over "Joy". And I had had a few days like that while preparing for my lesson and remembered that no matter what we feel like or how our day goes, nothing should rob us of the joy we have in Christ. Spiritual joy is not dictated by our happiness, but by the Spirit keeping our hearts in praise, even when our day sucks. "Don't let circumstances overcome your joy."
Thanks for sharing your heart with us all.
We've all had those days. I guess what's important is to stop and take time with the Lord in reading the Bible and in prayer. Also, be sure to sleep at least 7 hours at nite. The words to that song are beautiful/so very meaningful. Please bring me Christmas ornaments, etc. from Germany if you can. Sheyenne's pics brought back fun memories.
a) I LOVE that song! I listen to it frequently!
b) I laughed when I thought about you grunting at Chris.
c) You are such an encouragement. Love you!
I've heard that grunt before. I wonder where? We all have days like that you really can't explain or maybe you can. Anyway the thing that's important is that keep your eye on the reason you are there. GThere is a plan.
I've been watching the news out of Haiti and it made me think about all those people down there doing work like you. They probably don't have time to grunt. They need our prayers. Helping others in any fashion is what the plan is no matter how small or large. By the way I've had a few grunts myself lately. The old art teacher.
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