Back to Work

As a teacher I look on the upcoming months as a count down to testing.  Already I am concerned with getting everything taught in time and what and when to review. back to work means back to worrying for me as well as many other teachers. As part of my "me" exploration I am trying to use Sundays in a more useful way than worrying.

In church today Rev. A continued his series on prayer. He talked about the many names for God and how we need to honor those names through our prayer. He shared Hebrew names that I can not spell but that meant Creator,Ruler,Daddy, and Parent. Rev. A is very informative and I am really enjoying his talks. They passed out Upper Rooms and I will be using them before bed. One of my goals this year is to read the Bible. I really want to be more knowledgeable and I love to read so what am I waiting for??

Besides church today I also finished reading The Scent of Water.  In the story a woman with mental illness meets with an elderly pastor who shares three prayers. I am making these prayers a foundation for strengthening my relationship with the Lord.

• Lord have mercy.
• Thee I adore.
• Into Thy hands.

Some of us watched Eat,Pray,Love today.  Now I am anxious to read the book.  One line that still sticks in my mind--You can pick your thoughts like you pick your clothes for the day.  I will be remembering that tomorrow as I head back to work.
Smiles to all-Kathy