I'm back,,,,,

I haven't been taking the time to blog. This past week was gone before I really even realized that it was here. I am having an incredibly hard time focusing my attention on the tasks at hand, whatever that may be. Time to buckle down and get with the program....

I find that when I stop practicing self control in one area of my life, I lose any self control that I had in all other areas, as well. That has been my problem here lately. I was doing pretty good for a while, I had my diet under control, my bible study was going well, I was taking time for prayer and meditation on God's word, I was managing my time well and not getting as distracted......my life felt stable and secure and controlled.

I am not sure which area went out of control first, but they are all fluttering in the breeze at present. I think I get too secure and sure of myself and decide that I can do this on my own and don't need any help from my heavenly father. I insist on taking the wheel and then find out, that I have no idea how to steer the boat, much less keep it afloat. Father, I need you hand on mine at all times helping me steer my life in the right direction. Please help me learn not to be so independent in my walk. Help me surrender my will to you

My memory verse for this week is 2 Peter 1:3-11

3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promise, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to you faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;
6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance, and to perseverance godliness;
7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9 But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed form his past sins.
10 Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall,
11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I have been going through things and setting things aside for the garage sale. I haven't been keeping track of all that I purge, but I think it has averaged aroung 10 things a day. I am going to get back on track and post what I purge each evening. I think it helps me focus on getting it done.

Until next time.....