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Song: Thrive by Casting Crowns
We were made for so much more! Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the busy activities of life that we forget we are here for a reason. Anything truly is possible when we seek God’s wisdom in our lives!
Here in this worn and weary land
Where many a dream has died
Like a tree planted by the water
We never will run drySo living water flowing through
God, we thirst for more of You
Fill our hearts and flood our souls with one desireJust to know You and to make You known
We lift Your name on high
Shine like the sun, make darkness run and hide
We know we were made for so much more than ordinary lives
Its time for us to more than just survive
We were made to thriveInto Your word, were digging deep
To know our Fathers heart
Into the world, were reaching out
To show them who You areJoy unspeakable, faith unsinkable
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Song: Greater by MercyMe
What a wonderful reminder that He is so much greater than our mistakes! Thankful for a Heavenly Father that shows me grace everyday. Sometimes I struggle with “what would people think” rather than being secure in Christ and graciously allowing him to free me from those fears or doubt. So glad He really is greater!
Bring your tired
Bring your shame
Bring your guilt
Bring your pain
Don’t you know that’s not you’re name
You will always be much more to meEvery day I wrestle with the voices
That keep telling me I’m not right
But that’s alright‘Cause I hear a voice and He calls me redeemed
When others say I’ll never be enough
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the world
In the world
In the world
And greater is the One living inside of me
Than he who is living in the worldBring your doubts
Bring your fears
Bring your hurt
Bring your tears
There’ll be no condemnation here
You are holy, righteous and redeemedEvery time I fall
There’ll be those who will call me
A mistake
Well that’s okThere’ll be days I lose the battle
Grace says that it doesn’t matter
‘Cause the cross already won the war
He’s Greater
He’s GreaterIntentional Living: Weekly Goals
It was a great week. The girls had a crazy schedule with Lego STEM Robotics competition (FLL – First Lego League) and extra practice this week on top of all the regular activities. They did a FANTASTIC job at their regional competition! Their team won the 1st place trophy for their project, research, and presentation. They also won the GOLD TICKET which means they are going on to State Competition! WooHoo! Very proud of the kids and all the hard work they have done this year. Go Solar SySTEM!!!
I had a few extra external activities this week, but was able to make some good progress on other projects at home. Starting to feel a little better so hoping to resume the majority of my normal activities and get a lot accomplished. Although, I over did it one day last week and I paid for it for 2 days afterward so hopefully I can make a lot of progress forward without over doing it with my neck. Here are my goals for this week:
Last week’s goals
Family Goals
- Finish reading Where the Red Fern Grows to the kids – continuing to read it to the kids (didn’t get to read every night with all the extra activities and homework)
Plan one special activity with the familyPlay a Game with the KidsPrepare for Upcoming Winter EventsSpend time Monday – Friday helping the kids with HomeworkAttend After School ActivitiesLunch Boxes & Book Bags packed the night beforeSTEM Competition
Personal Goals
Drink 8 glasses of water each day- Continue my YouVersion plan(s) – narrowing down plan options
Go to my Doctor Appointments Scheduled this week
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- All laundry for the week washed, folded, and put away in one day – it took me a little over a day with all the activities
Weekly Dinner Menu planned out for the weekUse up food items in our pantry and freezer- Clean House (Focus – Basement) – made some progress
- Organize Chaos (Focus – Pantry) – working on it
Yard Cleanup (Focus – Clean Up Old Storage Shed)Pet Care (Focus – Find a New Location for Skipper’s Doghouse)
Business Goals
Work on ideas for upcoming blog postsRespond to Inquiry – Business Relation EmailsKeep up with the day to day items that need my attentionWork completed for clients
Ministry Goals
Meet a friend or family member for Breakfast or Lunch
Financial Goals
- Payoff the Car – working on it
- Payoff Outstanding Debt – (replacement microwave, refrigerator, hot water heater, and other debt)- working on it
Pay Bills & File PaperworkGo grocery shopping one time to one store this week and stay within budget
My goals for the upcoming week
Family Goals
- Finish reading Where the Red Fern Grows to the kids
- Plan one special activity with the family
- Play a Game with the Kids
- Prepare for Upcoming Winter Events
- Spend time Monday – Friday helping the kids with Homework
- Attend After School Activities
- Lunch Boxes & Book Bags packed the night before
Personal Goals
- Drink 8 glasses of water each day
- Continue my YouVersion plan(s)
- Go to my Doctor Appointments Scheduled this week
Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals
- All laundry for the week washed, folded, and put away in one day
- Weekly Dinner Menu planned out for the week
- Use up food items in our pantry and freezer
- Clean House (Focus – Master Bedroom & Master Bathroom)
- Organize Chaos (Focus – Kitchen)
- Yard Cleanup (Focus – Leaves)
- Pet Care (Focus – Fix the Goat Fence)
Business Goals
- Work on ideas for upcoming blog posts
- Respond to Inquiry – Business Relation Emails
- Keep up with the day to day items that need my attention
- Work completed for clients
Ministry Goals
- Meet a friend or family member for Breakfast or Lunch
Financial Goals
- Payoff the Car
- Sale Some Items No Longer Using on Facebook / Craigslist
- Payoff Outstanding Debt – (replacement microwave, refrigerator, hot water heater, and other debt)
- Pay Bills & File Paperwork
- Go grocery shopping one time to one store this week and stay within budget
I think it is important to share and encourage each other as we seek to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. I want to live intentionally not just hope all my dreams and goals come true. When I focus on small steps of improvement I am able to see results as I get closer to my goals. Some weeks I get closer to the goals I have in my life and other weeks a take a few steps back (life happens, emergencies occur, people get sick). Once the goals are written down and shared it provides a guideline for what I aim to accomplish this week.
Why Share My Goals?
- To keep me accountable
- To share a piece of my life with you as I strive to be a better Child of God, Wife, Mom, Friend, Homemaker, Entrepreneur and the many other roles I have each week
- To have my goals consistently written down so I can gauge progress more accurately
- Create healthy habits in my life
- To encourage you to share your goals with me as you continue to grown and learn
How did you do this week on your goals? Feel free to share or link to your list of weekly goals.
The picture above is one that I created for my own purposes, however, The “SMART” acronym was originally coined 30 years ago by Peter Drucker in his classic work, Management by Results.
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Simple Cleaning Solution For A Dirty Microwave
Sparkly clean now (in a matter of minutes)!
Every once in awhile I open the microwave and about gag. Usually everyone is pretty good about covering up items that go into the microwave, but occasionally someone forgets or items over boil or splatter. Over time a splatter there and a spill here ends up making the microwave a gross sticky mess. Once it gets to that point it’s time for some deep cleaning.
By using a little bit of water, vinegar, lemon juice, and steam you’ll have your microwave gleaming in a matter of minutes! The best part about this deep cleaning formula is that it is super simple (the microwave does the majority of the work) and it’s made from items you probably already have in your kitchen.
Simple Microwave Cleaning Solution:
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 wooden toothpick
Put the water, vinegar, lemon juice, and wooden toothpick in a microwavable bowl. The wooden toothpick will float and help keep the water from boiling over. Place the bowl in the microwave, close the door, and heat for 5 minutes. After it is finished let the bowl set for 2 additional minutes in the microwave before opening the door. The extra minutes setting will allow the steam to continue to work on loosening up the food particles. Open the door and pull out the bowl (use caution pulling it out because it will be very hot). Remove the tray, wash it in the sink, and set it aside to dry. As it is drying wipe down the inside of the microwave. Put the tray back in place and now you have a beautifully cleaned microwave! It only takes a few minutes, but it is super easy and makes the microwave look and smell so much better!
Needs a good cleaning!
Dirty microwave!
What a mess!
Even food splattered on the sides!
Love seeing a clean and shiny microwave! The best part it is simple and quick to do it!