Herbs

I have recently become interested in herbs. My friend Dustin introduced me to this little bookstore called Peace of Mind, and though I've only been there once, I'm a fan! They have a lot of books about religion and the ones I'm drawn to most; art!

While we were looking around we walked into what was like a cubby-hole [so-to-speak] and there was an overwhelming aroma that made me want to pull up a piece of the wooden floor I was standing on and sit.

So, after some research on calming herbs and looking at the bookstores website to see what they carry... I'll be logging off here to go check out what might be something I become quite drawn to studying.

Challenges?! Seems like I'm an easy target this week!!

Challenge after challenge after challenge this week! I couldn't be happier right now knowing that tomorrow is Friday! I cannot tell you how many times I've wanted to give someone a taste of their own medicine!

In my personal opinion, if someone is going to correct me on something I did that happened once and was unintentional- also making it a BIG deal, when they've done exactly what they just corrected me on, on more occasions than I can count on my two hands... I lose a little respect for their character. You may think that's harsh too, but when it is ALL the time w/ multiple things - my flesh screams!

[Obviously, there are more things that have happened, but I'm not going to even get into them.]

Regardless of everything that's been thrown in my face this week- I'm listening to Worship Music, keeping my mouth shut, soaking in Joyce Meyer, and praying for peace beyond my understanding!

I can't keep my mouth shut and a positive attitude by myself, and let me tell you - IT'S HARD!

Thank you Lord - only one more day!

In my WEAKNESS, you MAKE ME STRONG

"...In the moment of my weakness you give me grace to do your will..." [None but Jesus - Hilsong]

When I get stressed, there's too much going on around me, I can't stop thinking, something comes up within my family/friends... basically, everytime I don't have control. I constantly find myself wanting something to ease the discomfort, and sadly my first thought isn't to grab my Bible or pray. I usually think about going to a bar or buying a pack of cigarettes.

Oh, how easy it is to succumb to the desires of the flesh.

However, the harder I fight the flesh, the stronger I become to ignore the temptations that will do nothing but bring me to a place of guilt and disappointment.

"...there is no one [nothing] else for me, none but Jesus..."

I listen to this song on repeat and it never gets old. I sing it throughout the day no matter where I am, and it gives me hope. It reminds me of the greatness of God and all He has equipped me for. When I sing this song, it's in thanksgiving to my Daddy God. The one who was "...crucified to set me free, and now I live to bring Him praise."