Tip of the Day 8/31/12

99 Days of Summer: As most of you know by now, tonight we will have the joy of experiencing a "Blue Moon." In case you don't know, tonight is the second full moon in the month of August. All full moons are given a name, and this one is called a Blue Moon because two full moons in a month are infrequent, they happen only "once in a blue moon." We will not see another o

ne until 2015. So don't miss it. With this fun event being on a Friday, and a holiday weekend, plan an evening around it, do something out of the ordinary. Enjoy the evening in the backyard, eat blue moon ice cream, dance to the Elvis rendition of "Blue Moon of Kentucky" while wearing blue shoes, drink blue koolaid and eat blueberries. Just don't sit around with the blues.

 

 Word for Today, Worthwhile: There is so much in this life that we can do or participate in. Our schedules easily become so full we forget how to relax. There is always one more activity or task that needs our attention or attendance. My tendency is to line out my tasks for the day and feel greatly accomplished only when I have completed them all. Sometimes I put unrealistic expectations on my

self and then feel guilty when I don't accomplish the unrealistic goals I have set. It is not a part of my nature to think others are being lazy, I just think I am. So, I purpose to set realistic goals for myself based on importance. The determining factors of importance need to be, and hopefully are, based each day on the time I spend each morning listening to my Father's voice. He desires to "instruct me in the way I should go." His word shows me how to prioritize. It has taught me not to plan so much for my day that I am still working at household tasks when Richard arrives home. You might be thinking, "sure, you read that in the Bible." But the fact is, I did, "Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interest of others." Richard loves to come home to a calm home, with time to sit and unwind as we share a cool drink and just chat. I know this is important to him and I make it a priority in my day. By planning out my day to accomplish what is important for me, I have the joy of spending a fulfilling evening or weekend doing what is fun. A spontaneous trip to the carousel or a walk on the beach is possible because I set my priorities. Does this mean we NEVER have work to do except 8 - 5? Of course not! We just have chosen what is worthwhile to us and make it a priority. "I must work the works of my Father while it is day." " Know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." Have a great Labor Day weekend!