The Journey's Weekly Check-Up #8

Otherwise known as “A Journal of Reflection”

 

Share something that made you smile

Rory came to MiMi and PaPa's house again this weekend, and we binge-watched the NetFlix series, "Boss Baby," together. It's the cutest show, and I confess that I enjoy it more than she does; but it makes me smile when she sits on the couch next to me watching it - for about 10 seconds and then she's off to build block towers or carry a ball around.

Share something that made you think

Today’s scripture writing included Psalm 101:1-4 and when I read it, two lines stood out:

I will walk within my house with a perfect heart

I will set nothing wicked before my eyes

The second line tells you how to maintain a perfect heart. “I will set nothing wicked before my eyes.” We must be so careful in choosing what we read and watch! I know as for myself, I’m very susceptible to messages seen on television. I can watch something and then that night during my dreams, I’ll run variations of the theme through my mind over and over.

That very tendency is the reason I started the practice of reading a devotional just as I’m drifting off to sleep; even though I do the bulk of my quiet time with the Lord in the mornings when I’m alert. I want something positive to be in my subconscious throughout the night!

I also thought about walking within our homes with a perfect heart means what you do in secret really matters. Many times when we think no one will know we will let our standards slip.

A person of integrity will always do the next right thing, even if no one is looking. I want to be that person!

Share a win from this week

I'm still keeping up with my goal of writing first thing every morning. Sunday was day 30!

Share a great quote

“God never hurries. He has no deadlines against which He must work. So you can quiet your spirit and relax your nerves.”  -AW Tozer

Share a song or a scripture that ministered to you

In our adult bible study class, we started the book of Daniel. I am so pumped about it. This week, I noticed this scripture:

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Daniel 1:8 NKJV

Did you see it, too? Daniel purposed in his heart. It's important to resolve in your heart what you will do, and what you will not do!

Share a favorite picture

I love this pic because it is so Baylee: she loves nurturing (and bossing) Brody!

How did YOUR week go? I'd love to hear all about it.

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I just want you to know how highly I value those of you that make your way to the Journey to read my words! I believe encouraging others with the written word is a worthy calling. Thank you especially to those who respond. You make it worthwhile!


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