Change

I am so off my schedule. My daily routine is out of whack. So here I sit to post a blog entry at 7:30pm, 12 hours later than my usual post time. It has been an interesting day here in the Friend home. We took the time to watch the Inauguration of our new President. It was important that we showed our family and guests that the office of President is important and to be respected, no matter what my personal feelings or concerns are. As for Tim, the boy, danced around singing the praises of our new President. He did this to get on my nerves as well as display the optimistic and hopeful spirit of youth. I am glad he has some patriotism and proudly displays the American flag in his newly cleaned and organized room.

I was thinking about "Change" in my life today. I have been reflective during this new year and have contemplated change for certain areas in my life. Be it change or a new goal of accomplishment, I must say my efforts have been thwarted or abandoned. The goal of change must be accompanied with true conviction, dedication and stamina. We will see some change in America but for how long will we stick to this goal? Especially if the laborers toward change give up, die out, or become disinterested. What if the outcome of Change takes too long to be realized? So today, America aside, I need to look back and rekindle my desire to make and stick to desired change(s) in my life - weight loss, Christian living, Bible study, and other goals.

I am real to the statistic that declares people drop or forget about their resolutions after 2-3 weeks in January. How sad? The desire is there, ladies, but the efforts and actions are not. So today I went to the doctor. My health is good. I have recharged the weight loss goal. I will battle "giving up" "dying out" and "disinterest". I believe my best tool will be the sword! I will serve and live out my purpose for our Lord. I will feast on the Bible and remember that my body is truly the temple of God and I need to represent Him well. I will cling to my mantra that It's Not About Me!". Don't panic about the mantra thing. I just often have to remind myself of this and find myself repeating it in my head.

This is a bit of a ramble. Enjoy your evening.