Giving Your Brain a Break

"I will surely bless you and give you many descendants. And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised." - Hebrews 6:14-15

I really should be studying for the 2 exams I have this week but in the grand scheme of things, that won't matter in Heaven. Yes, Jesus wants me to study and to pass, but with His help I'll get it all done and things will be ok. There's no reason to stress about it. That's my new outlook on things lately - don't stress, things will be ok.

I read that Hebrews verse above today. It totally spoke to me because I was trying to get bumped into a class with no luck and today when I called the department, the lady said she will try to get me in and literally a couple minutes after ending the call, I checked my email and was informed that I got bumped into the class. I was like "Thank you Jesus!" It was so awesome to see God answer prayers even for something as little as that. and then I read the verse. ...waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. wow. Good things come to those who are patient and wait in the Lord. That is so cool to me.

Anyways, I've noticed lately that I literally have no time to watch any television and it hasn't bothered me either which is strange. I've been eating, sleeping, breathing, working, going to class, studying, doing homework, and spending time with God. That basically sums up my entire life this semester. And shockingly, I don't necessarily have a problem with that. It is really weird. And if I ever do have time to watch tv, I don't even know what shows are on and I still haven't figured out which channels are what here in mt. p. after being here for almost 2 years. oh my lanta. and to top it off, we don't have a remote, and the bottoms are broken on the tv so you have to use an ink pen that is weirdly stuck in the button holes to change the channel. it's quite a sight to see, but we're all still living.

This post is all over the place because I'm currently on my study break but still kind of trying to study still. I don't know what that would even be called. it's like a half-break. A couple weekends ago I was actually watching tv (there's a shocker) and I was watching The Big Bang Theory. It's quite entertaining I must say. My advice to you would be to watch a couple of episodes. It is very funny and strangely links science and education things with humor. Like in one episode, Sheldon dressed up as the Doppler Effect for Halloween. I find that quite amusing. I never knew what the actual definition of the Doppler Effect until I watched The Big Bang Theory. you see? you can always learn from something.

My leisurely lesson to you would to just take a break from the mundane life that you live. Just sit back and relax and think about Jesus. Think about your blessings and thank God for them. You never know when He might decide that you don't need them. Not that He wants to hurt you, He knows what's best for you and that's sometimes hard to understand. but we are in no way, shape or form wise enough to know what we actually need and how to live our lives without Jesus.

It's good to have what I have

"We can rejoice too when we run into problems and trials; for we know that they help us develop endurance, Endurance develops the strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation."         -Romans 5:3-4

Today I woke up and decided, "I'm going to work out!" That's been my thing lately - working out in the mornings when I can. Class as usual interferes sometimes but 1 workout is better than no workout, right? right. I've discovered recently that I don't watch any t.v. I guess that could be a good thing, but there were so many shows I was looking forward to, and then to not have time to watch them is tragic. I just got done watching The Vampire Diaries, and I have to say, it never fails to entertain me.

My leisure lesson for you would be to do something that you haven't done in a while - whether that's watching an old movie/ t.v. show, or some type of activity, or wearing something that you don't normally wear. I feel like it is a good thing to reminisce about the good days.

My life lesson would be this: be thankful for what you have. Have you ever wondered about all the blessings which you were given? when you think about it, EVERY SINGLE THING is a blessing. clothes, a couch, computer, sight, a life... What would it be like if none of those were given to you? We all know that there's only One who can give and take away. Take time to thank Him for everything.

A New Day

For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again... - Proverbs 24:16

First post, but I don't have much to say. I'm trying to get the format down for this thing yet. The title has to do with leisure, lessons and life, so it's imperative that I include something about those topics in the posts. Very well.

Today's leisure lesson is this: watch Cake Boss. You'd be surprised to find how Buddy Valastro's creativity can get to you and make you want to be a baker and make things out of fondant. For those of you who don't know what fondant is. I've found the proper definition.

Fondant: (pronounced fon-duhnt) A thick, creamy, sugary paste. The basis of many candies.

Today's life lesson is this: Don't waste your life concerned about money or yourself because life isn't about either of those 2 things. Who created you? Why are you here? What is your purpose? You can't answer any of those questions with "I" or "Me." That's something to ponder.

In closing, here are some key points you can take with you. 1. watch Cake Boss, it's a super awesome show that can help you relax and spark your creativity. 2. money and yourself is not what life's about. There's something more than that. I already know the answers to the questions. But do you?