February 23 MOST OF OUR DECISIONS ARE DRIVEN BY LOVE OR FEAR.

Affirmation: I find balance between giving and receiving.

“Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat. We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. Bring them here to me,” he said. (Matthew 14:16-18)

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Wholehearted Guidepost from Brené Brown
Cultivating Laughter, Song, and Dance


YOUR AUTHENTICITY PLAYLIST

To encourage us to sing, dance and laugh, we are going to create our respective "authenticity playlists." The songs on your playlist may have deep meaning for you but also help you let go, have fun and get moving. 

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

Your journal and crayons, markers, watercolors, cutout shapes, double-sided tape and/or any other art materials you might want to use to decorate your pages. 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For this creative assignment, each of us will create an authenticity playlist of five songs as well as an album cover. Find two blank, facing pages in your journal. The page on the left will be your album cover, and the page on the right will be your playlist.

2. On the right page, create a list (numbered to five) or decorate your page with five cutout shapes. Label each with one of these five categories: (1) a song that lifts you up, (2) a song that you love to dance to, (3) a song you want to sing along to, (4) a song to get you through tough times and (5) a feisty song. Now, pick one song that authentically speaks to you for each category.

3. Don't be afraid to listen to them while you're doing this, €”and dance, sing and laugh a little!

4. On the left page, use photos, markers, paint, collage shapes, stamps and/or any other art supplies to create an album cover for your playlist.

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(1) a song that lifts you up, (2) a song that you love to dance to, (3) a song you want to sing along to, (4) a song to get you through tough times and (5) a feisty song. Now, pick one song that authentically speaks to you for each category.

3. Don't be afraid to listen to them while you're doing this, €”and dance, sing and laugh a little!

4. On the left page, use photos, markers, paint, collage shapes, stamps and/or any other art supplies to create an album cover for your playlist.
My list: Song That:Lifts me Up- Hold on to Me by Lauren DaigleDance Song: Baby Shark! Our grandchildren dance and sing with me!Sing Along To: Happy by Pharrell WilliamsTough Times: Way MakerFeisty Song: Fight Song by Rachel Platten

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Mastering the 7 Decisions from Andy Andrews 
The Certain Decision 

I have a decided heart.
It’s not about what it IS…
It’s about what it can BECOME!

What you decide in your heart will be done and the light of God will shine on your ways. Job 22:28
The Certain Decision for personal success is what fuels your actions from the active decision. The clarity of vision you maintain in your mind is directly proportional to the effectiveness of your actions. A decided heart is unwavering in the face of continual challenges and setbacks and that ensures victory and a lifetime of greater fulfillment.

HOPE, DREAMS, ANTICIPATION…DECIDE.

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Reading for Today
Walk in Grace. Live in Love. by Bob Goff

Jan. 23

MOST OF OUR DECISIONS ARE DRIVEN BY LOVE OR FEAR. FIGURE OUT WHAT'S DRIVING YOU, THEN DECIDE WHAT YOU'LL DO. 

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 
PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 

 

Years ago, I was headed out with a friend to see a movie. He zipped around the corner on my street and screeched to a halt in front of my mailbox. Smoke was still swirling around his car as I walked out the front door. Maybe I shouldn't go, I thought. But this guy was my friend, and I really wanted to see the movie. As I settled into the bucket seat, I buckled my seat belt and a few of the other seat belts in the car. Then I prayed. 


It's kind of a silly example, but there's a truth in it: most of our decisions are driven by either love or fear. Should I stay or should I go? Should I speak or stay silent? Should I risk it or back away? In these times, we've got to stop and remind ourselves that fear has many faces. If we're down on ourselves, it's fear saying we won't measure up. If we're worried about what people will think, it's fear saying no one will love us if they see our flaws. If it's a hot rod revving the engine in our driveway, maybe we should just stay home. That's just common sense. 


But the truth is, love says we're free to do a lot more than we think. We can love more people, we can trust God more, and we can risk more. If we find ourselves considering others more important than ourselves, serving in secret, or loving without an agenda, then chances are, it's love doing the talking. If we're backing away from opportunities because we're not sure they will work, hedging on our love, and risking little in our relationships, fear might have the microphone. The trick is to figure out who's doing the talking before we decide what to do next. 


How is fear getting in the way of your loving others?

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