And let me say this---since I've really applied myself to reading the Psalms morning and night, with the Daily Office, that routine has been one of the most spiritually strengthening things I've ever done. Amazing. It's set up in the Common Prayer book that you read for 30 days, but since January is longer, I stretched them an extra day. I know I've mentioned this before, but really, something has happened in my heart since I've applied myself to this (and it bears repeating). Our priest has talked about how wonderful the Psalms are, and while I've read them off and on my whole life, this has just been different. I'd offer the challenge to anyone. I'll even put a thingamajig on my sidebar beginning on February 1st so that you can follow along. I guarantee it'll make a difference in how you pray and lean on the Lord. It's like I've heard at church---reading Scripture might not seem at the time like it's making a difference, but there's power in the Words. There just is, and you don't even have to believe it. The change will come.
Even if you read back aways in this blog, so many of my posts are desperate ones. Frustration with Gary's work, or lack of it. Worries about meeting bill payments and having groceries in the house. The problems still exist at times, but my attitude toward them has dramatically changed. I don't seem to fret so much, and that's all for the good.
Anyway, just something to think about, and maybe do for yourself as well. A small change can bring about amazing wonderfulness. :)
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