It’s really that hard for me to restart blogging again.

I’ve typed and deleted about 3 paragraphs in 15 minutes. And typing took up most of that time. Why, you ask?

That’s right:  I wasn’t sure either. Too many things to think about.  And it downright, sucks.

I think my problem (that does become fear) is being in between thoughts and experiences without processing them. I let distractions take me away to the next thing and I sometimes forget who I truly am.  I forget whose I am.

I forget His unfailing goodness.
I forget His endless mercy.
I forget how He has given me every blessing I need right now.
I forget that my place in the home above still has my name.
I forget He is God.

Try it. I don’t know where you are in your life. If you’re stuck in between moments like me or trying to figure out the ones you’re living now.

But stop for a minute. Praise God. Know you are loved and blessed beyond all measure.

I double dare ya.
It’s better this way.
Albert

Today was a good day.  For some reason, every Tuesday seems to be better.  Unless, of course, you’re coming off a Monday holiday. Then it feels like the day before.

Try chewing on that for a second.

So what went well, you may ask?  I guess I should name a few:

• Made good progress on my work and the supervisor seems happy with how I’m contributing.
• Moved up my weekly In-N-Out lunch fix to today and made some good conversation with a friend/co-worker.  It’s good to hear how he spends time with family on weekends.
• Downloaded the Passion 2010 Glimpse video.  Touching flashback to an experience that turned my world 180 degrees.
• Able to make a refund on a TV my mom didn’t want.  Walmart, you’re still on my good side.

Not too bad.  I think I’ve come to realize it’s really just the simple things that make the day better. And it’s not hard.  Just be still and look back with a grateful heart.

So, what made your Tuesday seem better?

Oh the irony.  One of our favorite things is taking something good that we discontinued in the past for a (usually) bad reason (laziness, for me) and try to breathe new life into it.  Case in point, this blog that you’re reading right now.

And I love it.

Why? Because it’s like giving ourselves a second chance. That one more opportunity to make things right. To pick up where we left off somewhere along way and finish the race with perseverance and heart.

It’s very much how God loves us. He is a God of second chances.

I don’t know how this race will turn out and it would be great company if you join me.  All the twists and turns.  Some serious, some less so.  But hopefully all real.  And maybe we can make some friends along the way.

Looking forward to it,

AL