Goals - Post #5

#7 Floss  Daily
Why of course!  Twice actually, if you count getting a piece of coconut out of my back teeth :)

#6 Give myself a Budget and Stick with it
It is Saturday, a little more difficult for Goal #2.  I kind of consider the weekends budgetless since we stay so busy.  I spent more at Starbucks than I usually do but in return was able to bless two people special to me in the process!  We ate out for lunch since we were on the run.  Other than that...I don't think any other money was really spent.

#5 Appreciate Now
I got to spend some time with Abigail today.  She decided at the last minute she wanted to get her hair cut so we did.  It is really cute.  I enjoyed sharing that time with her and that excitement as well.  Time with the BFF is always great and I got to try out the new Costco...I love it.  Totally becoming a member as soon as I get back from Orlando.  Got to spend time with mom and Nanny too.  It was nice.  Also played Candy Land with Scott and the kids and didn't mind that I lost!

#4 Encourage More
I had the opportunity to bless two of my friends with Starbucks but also bless an entire family that I adore.  Each member with such as special friend for different reasons.  I pray for their loss but Praise God for sharing their special service with me.  I pray that I was able to provide some comfort in a sincere and loving hug and my prayers.  I still have not addressed all those letters I have.  I really need to do it before I leave for Orlando!!

#3 Quit Complaining
I found myself complaining a little more today.  Most of it was just sharing a couple scenarios with Scott and the BFF.  Do you think confiding in people is bad?  I mean the world says to confide, get it off your chest, is all ok, but what does the Lord say!?  Should we not even notice those situations where we feel like we should be confiding in???  Should we be looking the other way completely to the extent that it does not even bother us???  Is it a heart issue that we "feel the need" to divulge these scenarios or situations to other people, even if it is people we trust wholeheartedly?

#2 Observe More, Speak Less
I'm really failing at this.  I think sometimes I might observe more but the Speak Less really does come as a difficult task for me.  Sometimes I feel like I should just put a huge piece of duck tape on my mouth just so I'd remember to speak less.  It is not that what I am saying is bad.  It is usually random or worthless ramble that means nothing.  I just want to be still and quiet and observe what I am missing.  I don't want to be so loud that I don't hear God speak.

#1 Read my Bible Daily
I am loving the Bible App.  Don't get me wrong, I still love holding the Bible in my hands and flipping through the delicate pages.  Something about having it in your hands; it becomes tangible, so real.  BUT I like that I can see what people I am close to are reading.  It is an encouragement to see it.  I like that I can  <3 what people are reading and vice versa.  I like seeing others interacting with the Lord's Word and interacting with me and what I am learning, reading, and experiencing within the Bible.  Today I continue to read Proverbs.  Such widom that encourages, guides, and fulfills me.  Praise the Lord!