Welcome to My Daybook Online Journal. A weekly post here at The Littlest Way where I gather all the ordinary things that happen or are happening in my day to day. Things like what I’m reading or listening to, eating, cleaning, and learning. These are the small moments that make up my blessed daily life and I want to remember them. My prompts may change depending on season and circumstance.
Thanking God for…
::our health
::living on land so we have room
::the gift of discernment
::Chris’ job
::talking about Jesus with a friend
::Spotify playlists
::garage workouts
::Veronica and the little boys snuggled in a chair reading a book
::rain
::mowing
::the empty tomb
Praying…
Lord, what’s not to pray for right now?!?
Pondering…
::I’m pondering my place, where I fit in and if I’m ok with not fitting in.
::I’m pondering the way change, changes people and how I need to respond to them, not react.
::I’m pondering the events of one year ago when I was diagnosed with a Melanoma in Situ on my face.
Listening to…
Peace by Bethel Music on Spotify. This is a new version of some of their songs, set to slower tempo music that has health benefits to the brain and on the emotions, from the producer, “The recordings on this album use cutting edge techniques scientifically proven to help heal parts of the brain damaged by all kinds of emotional trauma—like anxiety, depression, abuse, divorce, and grief—by engaging both sides of the brain through the gentle panning of peaceful soundscapes known as bilateral music,” Cash explains. “As you listen, breathe slow and deep and enjoy the healing, peaceful effects of these powerful biblical truths proclaimed over your life.”
Reading…
Bible in a Year: Your Daily Encounter with God
This is my “quantity” Bible to make sure I get the Word inside me each and every day.
Catholic Journaling Bible and the Inspire Catholic Bible NLT: The Bible for Coloring & Creative Journaling
These are my study and journaling Bibles.
* I’ve written an ebook to guide you through the whys and hows to get started with Bible Journaling, Bible Journaling Tips, Inspiration and Permission, and to encourage and inspire you in your Bible journaling!
Bible Reading…
Our Online Bible Study Community is reading, writing, praying, and studying the Book of Job this month…seems kind of appropriate huh? I also took a couple of notes in my daily Bible reading on the YouVersion app, here are the notes I made:
Psalm 42:1–“I long to drink of you, O God, drinking deeply from the streams of pleasure flowing from your presence. My longings overwhelm me for more of you!
NOTE: ♥ More
Matthew 26:39–He went on a little further and bowed with his face tot he ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me, Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.””
NOTE: “My supreme passion is to please God. For if all I attempt to do is please people, I would not be the true servant of the Messiah.” +Galatians 1:10 (TPT)
Acts 2:46–“Daily they met together in the temple courts and in one another’s homes to celebrate communion. They shared meals together with joyful hearts and tender humility.”
NOTE: shared meals with joyful hearts and tender humility ♥
Around the House…
Why? Why has my laundry not decreased since we go nowhere?!!? So, lots of cooking and laundry, lol! Probably the same for you.
In the Kitchen…
See above!
The last few years we have had “Mexican Easter” where we made a bunch of Mexican food. It started because I was feeling burned out from the traditional Thanksgiving, Christmas, and then Easter, so we switched things up! This year though we had “Thanksgiving Easter,” to celebrate Veronica coming out of quarantine after flying home after spring break. We had turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, big salad, rolls, and pie.
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Self Care
Friends, do not neglect self-care right now, you have to have something to give those who are dependent on you so take good care of yourself! Mine has looked like hot baths, quiet time in my bedroom, extra time with God in His Word, and garage exercise.
I have also been intentional about diffusing mood-lifting oils–tree oils like Cypress and citrus oils.
(I used to purchase my essential oils from Amazon or Edens Garden instead of a distributor. You can read my thoughts on why here, “Where I’m From…” I’ve since decided I don’t have the time or resources to properly educate myself on using the oils to their fullest potential. That’s why I signed up with Young Living under a former Family Practice Physician.)
The Littlest Way
All of our previous Online Bible Study Community studies are in The Littlest Way Shop now; these are the same studies we’ve used–the same scripture writing plan and reflection worksheets.
Our Domestic Church…
It’s Easter Week, rejoice and be especially glad!
Captured…
Susan C says
Love the flying turtle story!!!! Thank you for the Scripture verses as well. Good reading as I fly by during busy work day. Happy Easter to you and yours. His is Risen!!! Alleluia!
Jenny says
He is Risen Indeed! I needed the flying turtle reminder so much!!
Kellie Marquez says
Happy and Blessed Easter Season to you and yours, friend and neighbor.
Jenny says
Happy and Blessed Easter to you dear friend ♥