1/2 way done with round 8!

After starting the day feeling pretty good, I have slid down hill.  Head ache, body aches, tingly fingers, nauseated, groggy - not sleeping but not fully awake - cold then hot and back. 


Not feeling very eloquent 
Thankful for 
the lovely sun today
my dear friends who have been checking on me and helping me
my snuggley blankets and pillows
medicine to make the throw-uppy feelings go away
being this far
God's word that comes to me through the haze
you checking in  


I received this e-mail from a friend and liked the ideas in here.  Hope you also enjoy it.

A different approach to fasting to show love for the Lord

Fasts have a tendency to be oriented towards giving up things like food, drinks, snacks, movies, or television.  But there are other creative ways to fast. Here are a few suggestions you may want to consider.

 

1.  Fast from anger and hatred.

     Give your family an extra dose of love each day.

2.  Fast from judging others.

     Before making any judgments,  recall how Jesus overlooks our failures.

3. Fast from discouragement.

     Hold on to Jesus' promise that He has a perfect plan for your life.

4.  Fast from complaining.

     When you are about to complain, remember the moments that Jesus gave you that 

      brought joy into your life..

5. Fast from resentment and bitterness.

     Work on forgiving those who have hurt you.

6. Fast from spending too much money.

     Try to reduce your spending by 10% and give the savings to help the  poor.

7.  Spend extra time for personal prayers.

     Take the time to pray for everyone you know. There is no such thing as too 

     many prayers.

Things to consider trying to do during Lent that will make a difference in your life and make an impact on the lives of other people.  

  1. Random acts of kindness - pay for a stranger's drink, pay the next car's toll

      on a toll road, pay part of the bill for the person behind you in a line.

  2. Hold the door for someone entering exiting a store when you are there.

  3. Take the time to call, e-mail ,or text someone just to ask how they are.

  4. Send a note to a friend you have not been in touch with for a while.

  5. A simple smile or hello may change their attitude for the day 

      and they may even pass it on!

Wishing you a blessed Lent as you focus on the Lord.