Enjoying Life
Can I just start this blog by saying how much I am enjoying
life right now? Because I am. I love being a part of this community, spending
time with the people here, and doing life down here in Gainesville.
Last week I wrote a blog about intentionality, sharing that
within a week (i.e. TODAY), I would share with you all some of the things I am
going to be intentional about in this next season.
So, here goes!
Having FUN! (and
trying new things)- I think having fun is a part of life we (or at least I)
often overlook. There are too many people, too many Christians, walking through
their existence without actually ENJOYING the gift of life we’ve been given.
Here’s a picture of our group going hiking with Seth Barnes
(founder of Adventure in Missions) last Friday.
And, in an effort to try new things, I painted with some
friends on Saturday! (Don’t worry, I won’t be quitting my day job).
And on a similar note…
I’m Learning Guitar! Oy. I’ve “tried” to
learn guitar a handful of times from high school until now. In the past I’ve
given up pretty quickly (what can I say? I like being good at things quickly).
So I invested in this little jewel last weekend. I officially know 6 chords
after this first week. This time, I’m committed.
Intercession- I
am making praying for others an intentional, scheduled part of my day. Because
God is listening. And answering prayers. And I want to be a part of that. SO,
shoot me an email if there are things you want prayer for (or, ya know, call),
because I’ll be praying!
Discernment- I’ve
been told I have the gift of discernment and have seen this gift grow over the
past year, but I am taking this season to seek out others who have cultivated
this gifting and to press in and learn from them.
Living a healthy
lifestyle-I am a much more pleasant person to be around when I get 8 hours
of sleep and I have way more energy when I exercise. So I’m making these things
a priority.
So there’s my list. What’s yours?
