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Faith is a verb

Posted on March 25, 2021 by emjayandthem

I was up early this morning, rolling around at 4:00am and in the shower by 5:00. Over coffee I mulled over a new opportunity that excites and un-nerves me. There is a lot about it I love ~ stewarding a high-profile, multi-year, multi-state project – but just as much is unknown which, for me and my planning nature, is unsettling.

It’s brand new, un-defined, and questions I have will be answered in time.

That’s the thing with new opportunities.

They come to you.

You may be ready or maybe not.

You may see them approaching or not notice as they pass by.

I’ve found this to be true – every job, role, assignment, and committee I’ve led or contributed to, every start and stop, frustration and success, every win and loss, each and every one brought me right to this moment.

I’m confident in my abilities, but even more so in my ability to be discerning.

I said yes.

**Hebrews 11:1: “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.”**

So I’ll ask you:

What does your decision-making process look like?
How does Faith guide you?
What’s the last big thing you said yes to?

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Random 5 Friday – March Madness, Fools’ spring and memes per square inch

Posted on March 19, 2021 by emjayandthem

It’s Friday and time for 5 randoms from my world. Ready? Let’s do this.

1 ) 1 year ago today (March 20th) I had a scheduled day off planned because Hubbs & I were going to gather with friends and watch “March Madness” (college basketball tournaments). I don’t know much about basketball and have never watched a full game in my entire life, but Hubbs does and was a star player back in the day. So I go for him, the camaraderie and the food. 🙂 About a week before that fateful day, the tournament was cancelled b/c of the virus. A week later lockdowns started and we’ve been locked down ever since.

I had a scheduled day off today and over coffee this morning, Hubbs and I reflected on this past year ~ and what a tragic, strange and twisted year it has been. He’s watching as many basketball games as he can and I’m over here in my books ~ Onward!

2 ) The same habits I’ve chatted about before are same ones sustaining me ~~ work is v.e.r.y. busy, every day is long with many, many calls, however I remain thankful to be well employed with plenty to do. I take a break for a walk mid-day, I eat simple, nutritious foods; at night, the TV is off, books are open, and bedtime comes quickly. I’m up early and savor alone time before the race begins again.

3 ) Hubbs golfed a week ago and is planning to go again shortly. I see everyone getting all lovey-dovey with this Spring weather that’s happening over here but there’s a very big part of me that just. does. not. trust. it. I’m sure we’re in the “Spring of Deception” and that a snowfall spanking is coming for us soon. After last year, I admit it, I have trust issues.

4 ) Speaking of last year, this made me laugh out loud. Gentlemen, start your engines:

5 ) Lastly, I know this post violates MPSI (memes per square inch) rules, but I’m creatively spent. I miss writing. I miss my blogging friends. Some day it will come back to me. Until then, I give you this: