Thursday, April 21, 2011

Precious Time Day 311

Once again, I thank God for the gift of free time; time to enjoy and appreciate every moment of every day.  Last July when I left my Little Debbie job, if anyone had said to me, you guys with will fine with one income.  I would have denied that phrase, until I turned blue in the face!   How in the world could we survive on one pay check? I`ve always worked.

Oh, how my mind set has changed, setting priorities opens the door of changes and adjustments; what do we really need, and what do we really have to have?   For years, it was full speed ahead spend, spend, spend, dashing away-- beyond our priorities and means; using credit cards to enhance our spending.

Was it a God- nudge that adjusted our thinking once I quit my job; or had this process started years ago!

  James 5:7-10  Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.  Come near to God and he will come near to you.  Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double minded.  Grieve, mourn and wail.  Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom.  Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

Hum, we are living differently, our needs are being met, and we are happy.... most of the time.  Except when we pluck one an others last nerve, that`s sure to happen, when you spend 24/7 together.  Can I get an, Amen?

1 Peter 3:7  Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

Today at  his doctor appointment, we discussed Rick ability to be released to go back to work.   Soon, Rick will be leaving the house to go to work; just wondering how that might effect his attitude, concerning my unemployment?   Guess, I just have to wait and PRAY!  I like being a stay at home wife.   What a blessing......thank you, God for the gift of free-time.

Father God, I love you so, thank you for the months and months that Rick and I have  spent together, 24/7.  This time has allowed us to share more quality time, than every,  in our 23 years together. What a gift and blessing, thank you for making it possible.  Please continue to bless Rick and I, as we await notification about returning to work, I anxioulsy await whatever plans, you have  in store for me. The quality and quanity of this precious time spent with my husband, my best friend, is more than I could have fathomed,   Amen!

Psalm 90:17  May the favor of the LORD our God rest upon us: establish the work of our hands for us--yes, establish the work of our hands.

Song of Solomon 2:10-12  My lover spoke and said to me, "Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, and come with me.  See!  The winter is past; the rains are over and gone.  Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.

Are Rick and I entering into yet another ebbing journey with the LORD?

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