My Job...
A few people who know me very well have been asking about my job and how it's going so here is an honest update about how I'm doing! First of all, it's a challenge! Not the job its self but the rest of my life with a job that demands so much less of me. For the first time in a long time I am living nearly stress free (with the exception of a moment here an there). I feel as if I can actually make other people (children included) a priority over the things in my life that used to include several tasks and to do lists. For some reason I actually believed that stress, craziness, being overwhelmed and busy determined if I was serving God. I have learned now that it's how I spend each moment of every day not how much I do in each moment. It sounds so simple but I don't think I actually believed it until now, until life just suddenly slowed down. I have the freedom to do the following these days (things I couldn't do before)...
1. Spend time with my husband- I get to see him in his daily routine serving God here in our hood.
2. Exercise- I get to take care of my body without worry of missing something or wasting time
3. Cook- I love reading cook books and magazines about cooking and trying new foods. This in turn allows me to love on my neighbors with extras!
4. Blog- I didn't have time before to reflect on life and to really let moments sink in.
5. Study Scripture- I have been reading the Bible like I did when I was a new believer
6. Sleep-I get nearly a full 7 every night.
7. Volunteer- I get to spend time tutoring and mentoring. Using the gifts God gave me.
8. Greeting- I get to make friends in this new place. I have time to schedule lunch with people or go with a friend to get my nails done...all without sacrificing my marrage or job
9. Love-I have the opportunity to love more often and more purposfully
These are the few that came to mind right away. I am sure I will think of more later that I wished I had added. There are definately days when I waste this time or wonder exaclty how I'm supposed to use it but over all, I feel so blessed. I am so glad that I don't have to take a step back and slow down with life when I am retired but I can do that now. It's teaching me self worth and trust in Christ.
Thanks for wondering...
1. Spend time with my husband- I get to see him in his daily routine serving God here in our hood.
2. Exercise- I get to take care of my body without worry of missing something or wasting time
3. Cook- I love reading cook books and magazines about cooking and trying new foods. This in turn allows me to love on my neighbors with extras!
4. Blog- I didn't have time before to reflect on life and to really let moments sink in.
5. Study Scripture- I have been reading the Bible like I did when I was a new believer
6. Sleep-I get nearly a full 7 every night.
7. Volunteer- I get to spend time tutoring and mentoring. Using the gifts God gave me.
8. Greeting- I get to make friends in this new place. I have time to schedule lunch with people or go with a friend to get my nails done...all without sacrificing my marrage or job
9. Love-I have the opportunity to love more often and more purposfully
These are the few that came to mind right away. I am sure I will think of more later that I wished I had added. There are definately days when I waste this time or wonder exaclty how I'm supposed to use it but over all, I feel so blessed. I am so glad that I don't have to take a step back and slow down with life when I am retired but I can do that now. It's teaching me self worth and trust in Christ.
Thanks for wondering...
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