Thankfulness in Uncertainty

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." -Rom 8:28

This morning I was not called into a school to Substitute and actually found something productive to do; spend time with God. I started by reading the bible and then got an impulse to run. A few summers ago I realized that although I don't have an enjoyment of running itself that there are other benefits while I run. The main benefit being: When I run I can collect my thoughts and talk with God. So this morning I ran and had a good talk with God.

This morning in particular I found I was telling God a lot of my worries, uncertainty, and venting a bit. At one point God reminded me of his faithfulness since I have arrived to Rochester, the past year and a half. The rest of the run was joyous, still exhausting, but really full of thanks to God for all that he has done for me. A lot of the questions I had are still there, but I can tackle them knowing that in God's perfect time they'll be answered and that he walks/runs with me wherever I go. I have also been reminded of a talk that Keith Zehr had a camp, which I remember through the song "It ain't whatcha do it's the way that you do it." I need to continue to push forward and trust that by seeking God and seeking to glorify him he will continue to be faithful to provide and work through me!

A Glimpse into a Less Wasteful Year...

Resolutions last year... mainly successful. Resolutions this year deal with waste with multiple facets of that term. This might be highly ambitious, but I feel that if my resolutions are that easily achieved that I can become indifferent, complacent, and too comfortable with the way things are. On the other hand you may notice I'm not going "cold turkey". A few years back I had a resolution concerning texting. I did cut out aim, facebook chat, et cetera, but continued to respond to cell texts, but then I had a limit of 5 texts (at which point if it was that important I informed the other person to call).

This next year I am going to strive to not waste...
1) Time: With 3 jobs, getting my masters, figuring out life after college, etc... I keep busy and still in my busyness manage to waste time, a very precious commodity in my life!
2) Money: January was budget month... I used excel and maybe if I get motivated I'll even color coordinate! One Specific Area: specialty coffees- have a specific coffee budget (that I don't always use and I try to make for self rather than pay someone else to do it) *side thought: takes about the same amount of time... and wastes money= lose lose scenario*... Other areas- will be decided as I review my budget!

As stated this is a glimpse- This month happened so quickly and mainly I've found that this month is a month to reflect on what waste has been taking place and then fixing it.

Other news: I'm very excited about becoming an Aunt in April. I'm registered for Iron Girl again this summer and might be doing another triathlon as well! Lesson that it seems I continue to be learning is that God is in control*

*this might be elaborated at some point in the future