Of course, I am a bit behind in discovering this book. And I can't express what depth of a miracle it was that this book came to me at this time! In the midst of the new year, I felt a little guilty about not hoping for something new. Admittedly, I didn't even know what to hope for. I truly was happy in my life. Being married was an adventure, I'd made it through college {sigh of relief}, I love my job, and I was looking forward to a new, slower pace of life.
So, though things were going "smoothly," reading this book awakened my senses to my lack of FULL LIFE. I began praying at the beginning of this year to experience the "fullness of joy in his presence," and the pieces began to come together. I began to understand when I read the words, "I would never experience the fullness of my salvation until I expressed the fullness of my thanks every day."
I came to the understanding that fullness of joy {life} is a delicate combination of experiencing the Presence of the Father, living a life of thankfulness, and choosing to do things I love! Walking into moments with JOY by setting myself up for anticipation and excitement with things I love to do!
So, I made a list of priorities in my life. It was a bit different than my past lists, but I think I might have caught on to something new...
- Journaling, reading the Word, time with the Father
- reading for fun at coffee shops
- waking up early just to have a slow morning
- blogging
- working out
- cleaning our house a little at a time
- going for walks with Justin
- memorizing the Word
- laughing
- surprising my friends with sweet gifts or notes
So, I'll give these a try. Stay tuned for updates of my new, full life.
love.
L.
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