Steven Curtis Chapman - Do Everything

Titus 2 talks about the older ladies teaching the younger ladies in the church.  When I think of that passage, I think of the 40+ ladies teaching the 20+ ladies.  I guess it is because it takes about the older women teaching the younger about loving their husbands & children.

But this week, I was encouraged that the older ladies took time for the young, young ladies - ages 11+.  They hosted a beading party at the church.  They supplied all the supplies that the girls would need and worked with the girls to make:

HEADBANDS

BRACELETS

EARRINGS

The girls were so excited with what they made!  I am so thankful that these ladies, who did not have grand-kids in this age group, took time to be with these young girls.  What a blessing!

 

The 5 Finger Prayer

My sister sent me this week and I thought it was great.  Thanks, Allison!

1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a 'sweet duty.'

2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.
 
3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.
 
4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5. And lastly comes our little finger - the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, 'The least shall be the greatest among you.' Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

Accountability Time....ugh

My intentions were good when making my list of GOALs back in May for the month of June. But I must report: GOALS = FAILED.  I have no major excuses, other than Dave lost his job and we've been busy moving.

So, with a fresh clean calendar month, I will start new goals.

#1.  Get all the homeschool room organized.

We are starting a  new curriculum and homeschool group this year and I'm so excited!!

  #2. Read 2 books.  1 - nonfiction  1- fiction

Got really close on this one in the month of June!

and rereading (again) 

#3. Crochet or knit a dishcloth.

Dave's grandmother is in Heaven.  She made all of our dish cloths and I love homemade dish cloths!  I still have several of hers, but they won't last me forever.  I must learn so my dishes stay clean.

I totally left out the goals of exercise and getting up early - on purpose, I really want to be successful this month.  :0)

 How do YOU successfully meet YOUR goals?  Do you have an accountability partner?
Do you reward yourself if you reach your goal?