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…
::the struggle being recognized
::blankets around the firepit
::friends making me yummy coffee drinks
::Leo wanting to make things–food, experiments, etc.
::Maximilian singing while he does dishes
::Chris teasing and kids teasing right back
::piles of quilts
::Friday Family Fun Night
::the gift of moving my body
::God
Praying…
I’m praying for strength. There are a number of ways I am being broken right now and they feel about as painful as you might imagine. I’m offering prayers of thanksgiving to God that He is showing me I am seen, heard, loved. I’m also praying for wisdom and clarity. I’m praying for each of you as well. You can leave a comment with a specific request below or just a heart emoji to remind me to pray especially for you.
Pondering…
Listening to…
Josh Garrels…
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…
These are some of my notes from my Bible reading in the YouVersion app. Friend me over there and we can share notes, highlights, and reading plans.
Matthew 5:16
Let my light shine SO THAT God will be praised.
1. Don’t hide my light
2. It’s for Him, not me
Galatians 1:10
Lord I pray my supreme passion is to please God.
Matthew 14:31
Jesus immediately heard and responded to Peter’s cry.
Why would I let doubt win?!?!
Proverbs 10:27
Living in the worship and awe of God… ♥️
Around the House…
Lots of sitting in front of the fireplace right now. I’m slowly becoming a coffee drinker–with lots of frothy cream and a little hot chocolate or cocoa powder.
In the Kitchen…
I’m between quick and easy or hearty and creamy. And bread. Which I haven’t eaten much of in the last couple of years. I ate too much this weekend and felt fat and slow for a couple of days…ugh!
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Self Care
Last week I took three rest days instead of two. I didn’t beat myself up though because my mind and body were telling me I needed that third day–see the bread eating mentioned above. Plus, I’ve been taking an emotional beating lately and I needed the extra rest. It’s ok to listen to my body as long as it’s not being a lazy whiner. I was back at it tonight and it felt hard but good.
I’ve been diffusing Believe and Citrus Fresh in my bedroom, taking hot Epsom Salt and Vetiver baths, applying a roller bottle of Frankincense, Helichrysum, and Lavender to my melanoma scar, and wearing a roller bottle called Isaiah 41: Lavender, Valor, Stress Away, Peace and Calming, and Vetiver.
(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
Y’all there’s a lot going on behind the scenes here and it’s being met with a lot of opposition. Prayers are always appreciated.
Our Domestic Church…
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Captured…
Debbi says
Jenny, Please pray for employment for my dh. It’s been 8 long months and still nothing. Jesus, I trust in YOU!