Day 4

Yes, it really is 3 in the morning. With the dog barking her head off I had to get up to find out what was happening outside. Not my business, it was going on next door. Prayer for them. And now my mind is awake so rather than struggle getting back to sleep, here's my Day 4:

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'

My purpose is to listen today.

Instead of dwelling on my problems at home and my problems at work (and my word, there are so many these days!!) I'm going to spend my day listening to others. Everyone appreciates a good listener. And as for me, I feel 100% better when someone simply listens to me. So why can't I do that for someone else?!

Really! Here I am with mind racing about all that is going on in my life right now and I'm writing about listening when I really want to be obsessing with stuff - again - still - whatever!

Father God, you know me. I'm struggling with trying to keep involved in personal struggles right now and I know I've given them to you. Help me to not dwell on them still and to let go. It's an ongoing battle at times but surely you can put something positive in my mind and head me in that direction, leading me to follow you. Lord, thank you for giving me ears to hear and help me to hear only what honors you. My God, we do such great work together and without you I am nothing. I'm here, Lord, take me, use me, guide me, lead me, I give myself to you.