The story...
I had no plans until about 5:00pm. My newspaper likely arrived about the same time that it normally did. The Apple watch gently reminded me that I'd need to stay active to close my stand-move-exercise goals. Financial investments were checked - probably made at least one change. Looked for changes while walking near my home as I picked up limbs. I interim fasted so I expect that I greatly enjoyed my lunch. The to-do list sat next to my recliner and listed the projects that I chose to work on. I greeted my spouse with love when she walked into the main room - we enjoyed each other's company. There was time to work out and enjoy my relationships that day. The relationships were most important: God; close friends, spouse; family; neighbors; acquaintances; and all those who I met.
What might I change today to improve those relationships and our lives? For me, I'd more fully rest within my relationship with God in Christ - the veil of sin dropped to be more sensitive to the Spirit of God's presence and workings. The day would include prayer and meditation - centering on fundamental truths and actualities. I'd be more aware of what's actually going on while my heart (inner-man) praised God with thankfulness. I'd live more hopeful with all peace and joy (Romans 15:13).
The only church in town will be a place where all people, in almost every stage of life, will be welcome. There'll be customs, rules, habits and expectations that'll be agreed to; yet, they'll not be a burden - they'll provide a good environment and point them towards the good life safe in Christ.
Just for today...
"I had to find a positive behavior to replace the fretting. Today if I catch myself worrying, I write down my specific fears, no matter how preposterous they may seem. Once I get them out of my mind and fix them on paper, I ask God to show me which ones are real and which are imagined." Hope for Today (p. 261)
"I do have a power, a God-given one, and that is power over my own mind, emotions and reactions. If I exercise that power wisely, the problems outside of me will work out without my interference." One Day at a Time (p. 261)
"If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now - when?" Rabbi Hillel (Pirkei Avot 1:14)
"Pirkei Avot, which translates to English as Chapters of the Fathers, is a compilation of the ethical teachings and maxims from Rabbinic Jewish tradition." Wikipedia
"Utter once; Helpful advice - Repeat again; Manipulative device."
"I think best; Pry to bend - Like little god; Sure to offend."
"Let 'em be; Who they are - Grow to be; Travel far." Am I a Poet?
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