I recently pulled out a couple of books that I really like just to look through them and find a little encouragement. I kept finding notes that I had written in the margins as I had read the books. Just things that I had jotted down as God spoke to me as I read the books. It was good to read these insights again....“Discipline places us before God- the transformation is God’s work.” (I didn't give credit to any other source, so I don't really know where it came from. I don’t know-but it sounds too deep and wise to be from me…)
"CHOICES- 1) learn to recognize that I have a choice (many times I don’t even think about the fact that I have a choice. I just “react” with my standard reaction rather than thinking and responding.)
2) make the RIGHT choice (take action- the right action)"
"When I am running on empty, barely making it through – the fuel light is on, staring at me with warning – I am not able to make it through even the minor struggles and challenges of the day with grace toward others. My supply is depleted so quickly because there is no abundance. I am operating on only fumes. This is when I am easily annoyed, have no patience toward others, and have no wisdom.”
"I find that I often pray for wisdom but seldom for joy… my family needs both!"
"Be prepared! Not only the motto of the Boy Scouts, but the theme of the "Bridesmaids" story in Matt 25:1-10. I have often prayed that God would do something great but I do not always stay “ready”. I find that often I am not prepared for the work I have prayed for God to do through me."
"I don’t want to merely be a "member" of the team- I want to be a "contributor". I don’t want to just wear the uniform and stand on the field – I want t make plays that bring victory to the team. I want to play my position to the best of my ability. I don’t have to receive the “Most Valuable Player” award. I really want the “Consistently Valuable Player” award. I want to be dependable- the one that can be counted on to come through every time."
