Tuesday Thoughts

Last night I had I had a dream that I was stuck in an elevator with Erin from The Office.

I have to go to the doctor tomorrow. I don't want to go to the doctor tomorrow...on my day off from work. I don’t want to go to the doctor, because every time I go, they tell me I have to come back.

I miss the dark-stained, heavy, front door in my family's old house. Yes, it’s possible to miss something as silly as a door.

Few things relax me more than finishing the dishes, putting everything away, and spraying the counters clean. A clean kitchen is a relaxed Hannah.

We are 2 for 2 for renting movies lately- Seeking a Friend for the End of the World and Safety Not Guaranteed. 

This verse stood out to me today:

Proverbs 20:5

The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,

     but one who has insight draws them out.

To me, this verse speaks the importance of understanding our hearts. Everything stems from the heart. We can focus on our behaviors for awhile, but the heart of the matter is, well, the heart. That’s what I’m targeting. I can try and try to control my actions, but if I don’t fix my heart, I’m not going anywhere. 

I'm keeping it short and sweet today.

-happy tuesday, from hannah

November 17th

Just trying to figure it all out and not get lost along the way.

It's been a pretty crazy month (as you can tell by my blogging...or lack thereof), and it's not promising to get any calmer. The semester is nearing the end, which means one thing- the workload is towering over me like a giant mountain. Not only do I need to finish the semester in good standing, but grad-school/life-decisions are knocking on the door. I know I can't do this alone. At least not in the best way possible. I'm so thankful for these promises:

Proverbs 16:3- Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Jeremiah 29:13- You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Colossians 3:23- Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
Psalm 131: 2- But I have calmed myself and quieted my ambitions. I am like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child I am content.
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

I know that whatever happens this semester, whatever happens next semester, and wherever I end up next year...if I commit it to the Lord and trust him with the outcome, I'll be exactly where I need to be, doing exactly what I need to be doing. It's hard at times. It's painful. It requires a lot of trust. But I know he'll be there for me. When all else fails- when I fail, when people fail, when plans fail...I still have him. And he keeps me on the ground.

Despite the challenge of it all, It has been a great month. It truly has. The weather has been absolutely beautiful for November. Although the first snow is bound to be nearby, I am thankful for what we have had so far. God is good, life is good, and yes, I'm even thankful for challenges.

2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness