welcome to connect: project 2011

This blog is a project I'm undertaking for 2011... Why don't you join me?

The goal is to spend a little time each day reading from a devotional book, Daily in Christ by Neil T. Anderson, and connecting with people via blog post and comments.

Don't have the book yet? You can find it on Amazon, or you can read the daily post at:
www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/dailyinchrist

Why would we do this? For me, it's to reinforce a habit I need, to own my own faith, to connect with God and what He's saying to me, and to connect with people who are hungry to know God more...

Your reasons might be some of the same as mine.

The more folks read and comment, the richer the experience will be. Join the discussion!

Monday, August 29, 2011

August 29, 2011

Who’s in charge of me?

My first thought on reading today’s entry was something along these lines:  Oh, good – more on selfishness.  Haven’t we covered this ground already?  What more is there?  What will I find to write about?

And as the words have settled over me, I’m called once again to look at my own heart.  How am I still wanting to be the most important thing in my life?  Still trying to get my way?

When I’m talking to people, am I more concerned with expressing myself, or making sure I understand them fully? 

Is my day centered around waiting on the Lord, or charging ahead with whatever I feel like doing? 

Do I wait for God to meet my needs, or do I figure out a way to meet them myself?

The list goes on…  For every moment when I think I’m allowing God full privileges of the remote control, there are six where I demand it back. 

So today, I’m taking a step back to examine my motives, notice how often I take control, and look to give it back…

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About Me

I've been a teacher, a church administrator, and currently I'm an at-home mommy, which is my most challenging assignment yet. My home church is WellSpring - it's where my heart is, where my family is. I'm so grateful to God for His work in me and the people He's allowed me to share life with.