A Verse a Day in June--Except for 4.

Hi,

Welcome to the new bloggy. This one is a bit more secure from prying eyes than my last. I realized I couldn't bear not journaling in this manner for too long, so here I am again. Fresh start. Feels good.

Because it's June, it's crazy for most of us in the Pacific Northwest. You see, we don't start summer until July 5th at the earliest--why the local temperature here is a scalding 49 degrees; forecasted to hit a whopping 54 by noon or so. How could I possibly be bitter, what with all the moisturizing, age-defying rain and lack of sunlight??

All that to say, school is still in session. And every every activity under the sun has its last hurrah, followed by the last hurrah party within the next 2 weeks. Be intentional. Be purposeful in every activity you choose to do. Yes, yes. Problem is, they all hit the same level of craziness at the same time. Therefore, doesn't matter if you have 1 or 10--you'll be putting miles on the minivan at this time of year if you have school aged children.

Being that it's a bit rushed, it's easy for me to forget the One to whom I owe my everything. So, today, I cracked open the Bible, and wrote down a verse. I thought I would share it. Then I thought I would be a prideful overachiever commit to posting a verse per day in the month of June. Trouble is, June is already 5 days old. The perfektionist in me would find 5 verses really quick and post them, rather than savoring one. The recovering perfectionist in me wins, though, so I'm going to start fresh today.

I give you: 26 verses in 30 days of June.

James 1:5 (NIV)

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Dear Lord, I praise You for Your incredible, everlasting, and unchanging, yet always applicable Word. Forgive me for speaking quickly or reacting in knee jerks, rather than responding first on my knees for Your guidance. I love you. Fill this cracked vessel with Your Holy Spirit, I pray. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Okay...I'm throwing down the gauntlet. Anyone game for doing this with me? If not, I hope you'll check in each day to see a snippet of the Word and to keep me accountable. :)

Blessings!