Scripture standout: 1 John 2: "17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."
Morning thoughts: So true, but — how hard is that to live by?! So I got the hint when I started off this experiment with with a moth infestation and a diagnosis of the sugars — all this stuff I love is not necessary, will not be around forever and in some cases, is harmful. But there are two alarming problems with this directive: 1) The world and its desires are often sources of much fun and joy! 2) How am I to know the will of God exactly?
I watched Housewives of Orange County last night. They're the best, the skankiest. Of all the Housewives ladies in America, they are most focused on the world and its desires. I don't know what's so engaging about the show, but I think mostly it makes me very pleased with myself. It makes me think at least I am doing something right — at LEAST, I am not this indulgent, venomous and gossipy.
But I have to admit, it seems like it would be really, really fun to have long, blonde hair that required multiple salon visits, to drive around in a fancy car that smelled of hot leather and not hot dung and to shop at stores where the tags read Chanel and Versace — not Merona, Exhilaration and Cherokee.
I guess the answer lies in the formula that has gotten me this far. At least, I have a suspicion. Could discovering the will of God lie in prayer, scripture and silence? I know it doesn't lie in Barneys or Bergdorf Goodman's.
The Deed/The Day: I put 30 cents in the take-a-penny-give-a-penny pot at the Gate station. Today, a sign up sheet also circulated for one of the women who is facing a physical challenge. It was amazing to see how many people had signed up just in a day's time. I put my name on the list, proud to be part of a community that rallies around those who stumble. Now RB is bringing her friend Chardonnay over for a middle-of-the-week toast. Cheers!
I was with you until you mentioned Berdorf. Forgive me Father -- for I have sinned.
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