The Path To Purpose, Joy & Contentment
Morning Pages Week Five
I shared last week that I am going through the 12-week workbook “The Artist's Way.” As a part of the course, I write three pages in a journal each day. I am sharing a section of my writing each week with you. I would love your feedback on this new approach to my weekly Dispatch.
I am so blessed. God has done so much for me. I think about this: If God only answered one prayer for me and it was my prayer for salvation, wouldn’t that be enough?
When I see the pictures of outer space from a satellite and am overwhelmed by its vastness and magnitude, who am I that God cares for me and has a plan for my life? There is so much that I do not understand. I cannot comprehend God. He spoke everything into being. He has always been there. He was not created. He is! He watches over all of His creation. He loves each of us more than we could ever imagine. He is always there for us.
How does He do that? How does He love that way? I know I sadden Him when I stray from what He wants me to do. There are times that I just want to do things my way. I set His best for me aside. But when I follow God’s way is when I am most content and joyful. That is my purpose in life.
Questions For You To Think About:
If you were asked to describe God, what words would you use?
When do you think you sadden God?
From God’s perspective, what is your purpose in life?
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Quick Hits:
This Week’s Quote: Mickey Mantle
Growing up in Oklahoma, Mickey Mantle was one of my heroes. Born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, Mickey spent his entire career with the New York Yankees. Many people regard him as the greatest switch hitter of all time. He was a 20 time All-Star and played on 7 World Series Championship teams. He was a 3 time American League MVP and his number “7” is now retired by the Yankees. His off the field life was marred by tumult and tragedy but on the field he was a consistent force to be reckoned with.
“After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases.” Mickey Mantle
This Week’s Trivia Question
In which year did the first Disneyland open in the USA and in which state?
This Week’s Did You Know?
A giraffe cleans its ears with its tongue.
A giraffe’s tongue is over a foot and a half long (21 inches). They also use it to acquire the leaves they want to eat!
Awesome Marriage This week
AM Podcast: The Worst Marriage Advice We’ve Ever Heard
Today Lindsay and I are sharing some of the bad marriage advice we’ve heard over the years, in hopes that you can relate, call the bad advice you’ve heard what it is, and chuck it out!
AM YouTube Channel: Which Is More Important, Talking or Listening?
Most couples at some time in their marriage struggle with communication. Is it because they do not listen or is it because they just do not say things in a way that their spouse can hear?
Click on the link for this week’s vlog on the Awesome Marriage YouTube Channel!
AM YouVersion Plan: Boundaries in Marriage
In this four-day plan, we want to help you get the conversation started on areas of your marriage that could use boundaries, both from outside sources and also possibly from within.
This Week’s Trivia Answer:
Disneyland first opened in 1955 in California.