Have you read "the Help" ? If not, you should, it's a great book! In the book, Aibileen writes in her prayer book because she believes it makes her prayers stronger. Well, I started my own prayer book only because I really really suck at saying my prayers out loud and even in my head. I'm sure God doesn't care, but I think I sound stupid. But writing them down really helps me not only remember what I prayed about, but it lets me look back to see what prayers were answered. Not that I'm trying to double check God or anything, and He knows that, it's just kind of nice to see. Sometimes you take for granted what prayers are actually answered, so it's nice to have something concrete. Here are a few things that He's answered for me lately:
1) I prayed for less stress: The beginning of the week was tough with super demanding clients and tons of work piling up on my desk, but I believe God was helping me find patience. I found myself reminding myself to calm down and relax, and take a few deep breaths. This was probably God talking to me :) The end of the week has been much better. It's been slow at work, which has given me some time to catch up and relax a bit. Next week I will be in full swing!
2) I prayed to not feel so left out with my sister-in-laws: Its funny, like I mentioned before, Ken and Kelly have been spending a lot of time with us lately, and I haven't been annoyed! They have also given us enough time alone to where I don't feel like I'm being smothered. Also, Jenn called me today after work and wanted to chat because she was feeling anxious about a doctors appointment. (without giving too much detail, she was just scared she had a small hormonal dysfunction) We had a good talk, and honestly, I was pretty surprised she called me to talk about this. Since she was feeling crappy and anxious (and since I know all about anxiety and it's many splendors), I did the good sister-in-law deed, grabbed some chocolate, and went over to her house for the evening to cheer her up. I think her hormonal thing will be pretty small, but it was nice to have a humane conversation with her. It's been awhile since we've done so.
3) I prayed for a co-worker who was having a rough time with his family and needed to find a place ASAP: Well he found an apartment pretty fast and is really happy!
4) I prayed for Sola and that she could overcome some anxiety she was having at work: from her last post, I think she might have! :)
5) I prayed I could be a better wife: in conjunction with my first prayer, I've found myself less stressed, less angry, and irritable, and more excited to do things around the house. Last week, we got a bunch of stuff done around the house. I cooked and cleaned and was feeling more energized, and still am!
6) I prayed for pregnancy: we shall see, but I know this will eventually happen. Kind of a big prayer :)
Anyway, now I am praying for my cat to not keep me up forever just because he's hungry. :)
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