What's On Your Mind?
My life is fun and uncomplicated for the most part, but like anyone, I still have worries, hopes, fears, dreams, ambitions and goals. Lately these seem to be the things I think about most...
Long-Term health - years of poor eating habits cannot be changed over night. Only this year did I give up Dr. Pepper and other sugary drinks. Every now and then I will have sweet tea, but even that is rare. I lift weights and I try to stay away from fried foods, carrots, potatoes, corn, and white bread. When I have kids someday I want them to never have to worry about Daddy's health. I want to be able run and play football with my sons and I want to dance with my daughter on her wedding day.
Financial Future - I don't want to be retired and working at the Dairy Queen. I would love to spend my retired life as a missionary in another country once my children are grown. I would also like to be able to travel with my children internationally and so it is important to start learning about IRA's and investments now. I don't need to be rich, but I never want my family to struggle or worry about money. So many marital problems are centered around finances and I hope to never have to worry about them.
My Relationship with Christ - I am so sef-focused lately that God sometimes becomes an afterthought. He's like a quick shower in the morning and then for the rest of the day I go out and get dirty and don't think about him until the next morning when I shower again. In this I believe every Christian struggles. Like anything, making God a priority is something that you just have to do. I've started listening to Christian music more and reading my Bible more, but I used to be so much better. I used to memorize scripture and I was involved in various ministries and lately I seem consumed by life. John 10:10 says, "I have come that you might have life and have it more abundantly." I like to take this verse and really apply it - I enjoy every minute of just about everything that I do. I even enjoy my job for the most part. I am at peace with myself and where I am at in life and sometimes that makes for complacency. I don't want to be complacent. I don't want to sit on the bench, I want to be in the game.
That's pretty much it, 3 big things boucning around inside this head of mine... what's bouncing around in yours?
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The future. It's so undefined and that is scaring me a bit.
eddo, i have the exact same concerns and thoughts about the future as you do. it's normal. i think. :)
however, RIGHT NOW all i can think is how HUNGRY i am!!
Wow Eddo- great post! Really got me thinking. I have many of the same concerns as you, most of us probably do. I am sturggling with my relationship with Christ right now also, I feel as if I barely make any time at all for Him, and I hate myself for that. I get caught up in my military obligations and also just life in general, and sometimes its hard.
As far as being healthy, I feel ya on that! I joined a gym like 2 months or so ago, and so I like to think I have made the first step! Only problem is I don't go as much as I should. I want to have kids one day, and although I am only 21 I already have maternal feelings! I just cannot afford one right now. Its just that most of the girls I work with have kids and I just love them. But I need to wait until the time is right, when we have good jobs and have had time to spend with one another.
~Julie
I think about these things too. Most on my mind is if I will be a mom someday. It's something that I'm still working on, but it's frequently in my thoughts.
My relationship with Christ is up there as well. Blogging has really been used as it's gotten me talking more about my faith and the fellowship I'm sharing with fellow believers is awesome. I'm also in two Bible studies now, so I'm in the Word more and memorizing verses. Good Times.
My Long-Term health is very important to me. I'm very much into preventative medicine, and I see it as an investment. I believe that I can either pay for it now or later, and if I can do all I can to try to stay healthy, it will bring alot of benefits "to the table" so to speak.
Financially - We do try to save, but we do try to give as well. We are always so blessed to see God provide for us when we don't always know if there is going to be more month than money. He knows our needs and our heart. We are blessed.
Thanks for sharing Eddo!
Hm.
All I was thinking about is where my glasses went.... now, I can't concentrate on this menial thought.
just kidding.
Sounds like we are in the same spot Eddie.
Playing football with my kids... future... walk with the Lord... Same thoughts... Just not today.
Within my head is just a whirlwind of activity: and it changes from day to day. So I guess there isn't one single thing that has been burdening my heart lately, rather, many. And that's okay, because it just means that God is in the middle of doing a mighty work in me - and who wouldn't want that?
Health is a biggie for me--I don't take care of myself as I should all the time. Sigh. It's a battle, like everything.
The other big thing on my mind right now is...Flasheville!
Definitely have the same thoughts, and concerns as you do.. but lately the thoughts that circulate most in my head are about school, careers, and making sure I choose the right one.
These are the same things that bounce around in every Christian's head, I bet. I think it's funny; when we were kids, life seemed so uncomplicated and full of potential. We never realized all the ins and outs then.
For me, I just recently started my own business (as you know) and it was a big, scary jump. And, I always worry about my relationship with Christ, but should do more about it than just worry. Then, I'm consumed with the pain I have, and the upcoming neck surgery, second opinions, etc., and finding the time to do it! I've never been so busy in all my life. And that's saying a lot.
So yeah, you're not the only one. But we'll all get there. We can only continue to move forward. We can look back, but it does us no good except to serve as a warning or a promise.
Like everyone else said - I think these are things that are a concern to a lot of us, I wish I was more disciplined with all three as well.
Love ya!
Ditto. Health...working on it, started in July, lost 28 lbs, 20 to go!
Finances - always a concern, 3 kids approaching college age. Would love to be out of debt and rid of that burden.
Spiritual walk...on my mind often. Like you, it's often a quick acknowledgement and then on with my day. I know I'm missing out on so much more. The adversary is so good at interfering! But of all areas, this one is probably the most important.
How do you come up with such good posts?
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