Here is a short list of things God dealt with me privately about and have born fruit for me personally over the last couple of years. I write this in hopes that it might encourage others who have had similar words from the Lord:

  1. PEACEFUL SOCIAL MEDIA: Not wasting time arguing on social media- the time and energy saved is so useful for other things.
  2. A QUIET LIFE: Being content living a quiet life without trying to impress people- it feels so good to live for Jesus this way. A couple of my catch phrases are, “I owe no man nothing but to love them” when thinking about strained relationships I see people in who try to fast track success without God’s favor and “Not my monkeys, not my circus” when tempted to jump uninvited into other people’s mess.
  3. WORKING WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE AT THE RIGHT TIME: Stop trying to make things happen with people who don’t want them to happen- waiting for the right people is worth it. On a ten-day vacation with my family we literally dealt with “0” issues in our church- God has surrounded me with true leaders that care for the church with integrity and save me the pangs of a “Oompa Loompa” ministry.
  4. JOY IN DAY-TO-DAY PARENTING: Enjoying doing things with my kids that I’ve done 1,000 times, but it’s new for them- walks, talking about basic things in the world, traveling, etc. For example, on a whim finding joy in staying up late to watch a movie with popcorn.
  5. HEALTHY HABITS: Deciding not to feel sorry for myself because I have to be strict every day in what I eat and how much I exercise- even after three years. I keep telling myself, “Nothing in weight loss and health is free- pay now or pay later!”

These are just a few of the most important but if we ever chat in person please feel free to bring them up to me because they have literally transformed my day-to-day life and I’d love to go into more detail!

John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full!”