Today feels like it has been the longest day in the world. Which now that I think about it it's kind of ironic that I pulled up a new post not sure what to write about and that was the first statement that popped into me head... because one of my co-workers told me today that this is supposed to be the longest week of the year. Basically, I'm trying to say that yes, yes it is and yes, yes it feels like it.
Honestly, it's been easy to be negative lately. To see every possible glass as half empty. I'm not going to write about this right now... or dwell on it. But, i'm just bringing it up as a personal reminder: it doesn't help anything.
I've been reading quite a few blogs lately and I almost feel bad that I don't have deep revelations to share. But, to re-enforce my last post i am anticipating them. ;)
I was blessed to have the opportunity to "sub" and teach the jr. high class on sunday morning. When asked Thursday night I readily agreed because, well for one reason lots of people were nearby and i couldn't think of one exscuse or reason not to. (Is it horrible I was a little self-focused that night?) Out of all the age groups in my church I feel like this generation of jr.highs is the one that I am least closest to. I mean I've known these kids their entire lives... and, I don't spend much or any time around them so I have a hard time thinking of them as teenagers. (or close to it!) I've babysat their younger siblings and hung out with the high schoolers but... this group of kids not so much. I'm not sure if I'm explaining this well or not. Basically: I was excited to teach/serve/get to know them... yet, I was hesitant and really have not been feeling like I'm in a position to teach. I did spend time in prayer, look over the lesson, and even bake some pretty good sugar cookies! I was dealing with allergies/congestion/sinusinfectionwhatnot over the weekend and that sure didn't help my perspective. Sunday morning I was just feeling like I had no energy and began thinking of exscuses/reasons to not give it my best. (or my anything & just asking them to combine with the high schoolers haha) but, with some encouragement and perspective i changed my attitude. And, in the end everything went fine. [I even gave them a good laugh by tripping over a chair..] I mean I can't speak for what they got out of it but, I sure got more than I ever expected. :)
On the flip side, I have been practicing boundaries and gracefully said no to 2 different situations over the weekend. (maybe not the wisest move financially as far as not taking an extra shift at work...? oh well.) but, I was able to realize that physically and emotionally I just couldn't stretch myself anymore and I needed some time to do some other things and REST and you know what? that's okay :)
Alright it's time to end this super long day and this blog that is nothing like i originally intended it to be about. lol. until next time!
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