Not Pessimism...

I'm going to be completely honest with you. I'm just not feeling it today. For some reason, on the days when I stay at home and do nothing (not by choice...just didn't called to work), I really start to question and think about things. This week has been reminiscent of the summer weeks. I've gotten my hopes up with random job postings and possibilities, yet nothing has come to fruition. AGAIN. And, today it was really weighing on me.

I've tried to do my best throughout this unemployment period to take advantage of the time I have to work out and exercise. So, I was on the elliptical for awhile, watching a sermon by Pete Wilson at CrossPoint Church in Nashville. I've mentioned before about how much I adore this church, and await the opportunity to visit. Anyway...Pete had a question in the sermon that rocked me to the core (or maybe that was the exercising):

When has pessimism or cynicism ever gotten you anywhere?

So I thought about it...it's certainly not getting me anywhere right now that's for sure. All day I've been all "I'm never going to get a teaching job" and stuff. Have I been productive? Heck no. The only thing I've done is worked out. I'm convinced pessimism is like a cancer...it spreads and infiltrates all areas of your thought processes. It's not productive.

Today, choose to not think pessimistically. Be positive...because this can spread, too.

Will I Ever??

The question bounces around in between your ears. Will I ever...

-grow up

-get married

-get a teaching job

-have kids

-be good enough

If we let it, this question can dictate our lives. It can manipulate and control us in ways we never thought were possible.

Today, grab that question by the throat and scream "I WANT SOME PEACE! LEAVE ME ALONE!" Take a deep breath and rest in the peace that passes all understanding. God has a plan. He's in control. And He will rule over the "will I ever" questions in your life.

What Are You Waiting For?

Have you ever uttered the following words: If I can ever find the time, I will work on _________"??

If you are anything like me, then I am sure you have. Just this past August, I decided I wanted to paint some. I bought a couple of canvas boards, some paint, and borrowed some brushes from my brother. I have done a total of 1 painting. That's right, 1. I'm sure you have a story like this, too. Maybe it's got to do with pursuing a dream of yours. Maybe it's about losing weight (oh yeah, I've got this one also). Maybe it's about spending time with your kids.

Stop putting it off until you have time. Because if we're honest, then we'll never really have enough time. On days that we're off, we want to rest or catch up on our chores and housework so we don't have to do it during the week. Tomorrow starts a new month. November. Second to last month of the year. Don't wait until New Years to make a change. Do it now. Find the time.

What are you waiting for?

I Lost It

I had an amazing idea for today's post...last night. Did I write it down? Of course not. So guess what? I forgot it. And I'm mad that I did because, like I said, it was awesome. So who knows what's going to happen here.

"...cynics desecrate beauty." -Proverbs 24:9

I read this verse this morning. Honestly, it was finding the word "desecrate" in the Bible that stopped me in my tracks. But then I went back and reread it to put it into context. It's actually a powerful verse.

If there's one thing I cannot stand, it's a cynic. You'll never get there. That plan will never work out. This idea will never take hold. Never, never, never.

Get over yourself Mr. Cynic. Who are you to tell me that I can't create or maintain beauty? Stop desecrating beauty.

Challenge: Today, ignore the cynic. Allow yourself to see/create/maintain/develop beauty.

Tune In Tuesday, Part Two

Yesterday, I posted on Twitter something along all the lines of this:

"Shout out to Coldplay for making me not be able to correctly 'paradise' anymore."

I'm sure this made some of you wonder what in the world I meant. Well peeps, here ya go. You're welcome:





Coldplay has quickly become one of my top all time favorites...right up there with U2. (I'm not being blasphemous Robby, seriously...)

I'm getting their CD next week because I will earn a $5 gift card to Target when I get my flu shot. So, by golly, I'm treating myself to something after the pain!

If you want to go ahead and get yours now (CD version), click below to go to Amazon (affiliate link):




Here's the link to the MP3 download, a great, quick option:

It's A New Week!!!

Happy Monday Recreational Word Slingers! It's a brand new week, and I pray that you guys have a great week. This is a good week for me:

-worked half a day today...which means I will probably get a gazillion calls the rest of the week!

-going to Knoxville to watch my Tennessee Vols beat South Carolina...the best part is the people who I'm going with (you know who you are)

-I actually might play well enough in my tennis match to make it competitive :)


What do you guys have going on?? Let me know by commenting below!

P.S. Sorry if this post is badly formatted, I'm posting from my phone.

He Reigns Over the Pain

God reigns...

-over your pain
-over your relationships
-over your unemployment
-over your promotion
-over your infertility
-over your spouse & children
-over your gifts & abilities

-over everything