Spiritual Journey Thursday:
One Little Word
We used to be able to clean the house and get Thanksgiving
dinner on the table in a couple of days. Now we start days ahead to make the
side dishes to take to my son’s house. Energy levels change.
Patience!
I have a number of big projects that I want to work on
this year, and it will take serious patience on my part to sit down and dig
into them. At the same time, I want my projects to show my best efforts. I want
the quilt I have promised to be orderly. Ditto the history project I have
begun. And the blog!
I will need to be patient.
In my attempt to find a word for this year, I considered “Purposeful”
and “Write” … both with the idea of
cultivating a disciplined writing life. I like the idea, but I also know
myself. I write when and what I can.
I am working on patience.
I was looking for a poem or quote to exemplify this idea,
and I came across this verse:
Good fruit takes patience… Luke 8:15.
Patience is my word for 2020.These beautiful cakes were served at a New Year's Eve wedding we just attended. It surely took great patience to make them, and they were indeed "good fruit."
Best to you all for a wonderful, happy and healthy 2020.
Patience is something I call upon daily. I've recently lost it with my cat. I have to breathe deeply and remember patience. It's a great word to cultivate.
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ReplyDeleteIt would a challenge to be patient enough to resist asking for 2nd on the cake :)
Brava for all your To Do List & the wisdom to call upon Patience.
Happy New Year, Karen.
I pledge to be patient with myself and with everything and everyone. TALL order! But I will more than try.
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Happy New Year, Karen!
Happy New Year, Cory! Yes, patience is a tall order, and an ongoing challenge. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteOh, the words I noticed were "Energy levels change." I'm there too and it's hard to be patient with that. I admire your willingness to tackle patience this year. It's a challenging word. Enjoy your journey!
ReplyDeletePatience is a such a great word that I often call upon, especially when I am in the stores (like just now). Good fruit takes patience, indeed, Karen. May the Lord give you many days when you practice patience so blessings come. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a year of patience!
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