The journey continues

Reinforcement is important - I think they say you need to do something at least three times before it comes a habit and I guess the same principle probably applies to changing our thinking?

So again one of the devotions I read this morning was titled, "Taking Time" by Chuck Swindoll. How timely.

...if we really want some things to count, if we genuinely desire some depth to emerge, some impact to be made, some profound and enduring investment to cast a comforting shadow across another's life (your child, a friend, whomever), it is essential that we slow down . . . at times, stop completely. And think. Now . . . not later.

Psalm 46:10 CEASE STRIVING AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD.

Matthew 11:28 COME TO ME . . . I WILL GIVE YOU REST.

Eight calm words from David. Eight restful words from Jesus, who never rushed anywhere! How unlike those eight panic words from the speedboat!

And then some thoughts about joy from God Calling, January 8.

Life with Me is not immunity from difficulties, but peace in difficulties... Joy is the result of faithful trusting acceptance of My Will, when it seems not joyous... Joy is the daughter of calm.