and when I learn to manage my points more effectively.
I went to Daytona Beach on vacation last year. I had a great time. However, you may remember the view from my room had a lot to be desired. Last year I was treating myself very cheaply. Because I was being incredibly frugal and feeling I didn't deserve to spend an extra penny on myself, the view from our hotel room was a hallway. Check it out.
This year we are staying in a much nicer room and we have a lovely view. This year my husband made the reservations. My husband is great to himself. He exercises regularly. He eats healthy food (most of the time). He knows the difference in money well spent and money poorly spent. He also manages the points we have purchased in the time-share we own and understands how to get the most out of the fewest points spent. And, he is generous. This year we have a two-bedroom deluxe room with a wonderful view. Because we have this great room we were able to invite my husband's college roommate and his family to join us for a few days of this trip. I love being able to share our good fortune with friends. It makes this whole thing feel worthwhile to me. I had a reader leave a comment reminding me that comparing what I have to what I think others have is discontent waiting to happen. She reminded me the source of all love is God. When I accept the love God has for me, I can begin to love myself no matter what state of unlovableness I find myself. I'm worth accepting the blessings God has given me even if I don't exercise regularly. Even if I eat unhealthy food sometimes. Even if I feel I'm not good enough.
This week I'm enjoying the blessing of having a nice room for my vacation. I'm trying to eat healthy food, too, but I'm truly enjoying my view and the kitchen in the room. I realize this is a blessing from God. I'm happy I can honor this blessing by sharing it with friends and their children. I'm not a believer in prosperity theology, but I am a believer that God does bless you and grateful acceptance is honoring to God. I don't know why this concept is so hard for me to grasp most of the time. Maybe it comes from growing up and being reminded that I constantly fell short. (mom and dad, I know you were doing the best parenting you could do, but I really think a little praise would have helped now and then) Anyway, this year I'm not kicking myself in the butt everyday and feeling so stupid. This year I'm grateful.
234. Comments reminding me of the greatness of God's love
235. Spending time with friends
236. Sharing good fortune
237. Fresh veggies for fresh green juice
238. Making new friends
239. Honoring God by accepting blessings with gratitude
Linking with Emily at Imperfect Prose on Thursdays
I went to Daytona Beach on vacation last year. I had a great time. However, you may remember the view from my room had a lot to be desired. Last year I was treating myself very cheaply. Because I was being incredibly frugal and feeling I didn't deserve to spend an extra penny on myself, the view from our hotel room was a hallway. Check it out.
This year we are staying in a much nicer room and we have a lovely view. This year my husband made the reservations. My husband is great to himself. He exercises regularly. He eats healthy food (most of the time). He knows the difference in money well spent and money poorly spent. He also manages the points we have purchased in the time-share we own and understands how to get the most out of the fewest points spent. And, he is generous. This year we have a two-bedroom deluxe room with a wonderful view. Because we have this great room we were able to invite my husband's college roommate and his family to join us for a few days of this trip. I love being able to share our good fortune with friends. It makes this whole thing feel worthwhile to me. I had a reader leave a comment reminding me that comparing what I have to what I think others have is discontent waiting to happen. She reminded me the source of all love is God. When I accept the love God has for me, I can begin to love myself no matter what state of unlovableness I find myself. I'm worth accepting the blessings God has given me even if I don't exercise regularly. Even if I eat unhealthy food sometimes. Even if I feel I'm not good enough.
This week I'm enjoying the blessing of having a nice room for my vacation. I'm trying to eat healthy food, too, but I'm truly enjoying my view and the kitchen in the room. I realize this is a blessing from God. I'm happy I can honor this blessing by sharing it with friends and their children. I'm not a believer in prosperity theology, but I am a believer that God does bless you and grateful acceptance is honoring to God. I don't know why this concept is so hard for me to grasp most of the time. Maybe it comes from growing up and being reminded that I constantly fell short. (mom and dad, I know you were doing the best parenting you could do, but I really think a little praise would have helped now and then) Anyway, this year I'm not kicking myself in the butt everyday and feeling so stupid. This year I'm grateful.
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| My view this year |
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| The living room and kitchen (I make green juice in that kitchen) |
235. Spending time with friends
236. Sharing good fortune
237. Fresh veggies for fresh green juice
238. Making new friends
239. Honoring God by accepting blessings with gratitude
Linking with Emily at Imperfect Prose on Thursdays
oh wow you do have a nice view....nice to treat yourself too...grateful acceptance is honoring to God for sure...keep having fun...
ReplyDeleteOh yeah. When I go to the beach, I want to be able to look at the water from my room. It's a luxury, but when I look at the water, I feel like I'm looking straight at God.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad my friend is having a good time. Funny thing, though: I'm driving your way on Friday, and you'll be at the beach!
ReplyDeleteDays to savor. I'm glad you're having a fun adventure.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! What a great view and a great kitchen!
ReplyDeleteGirl, I know exactly what you mean!
ReplyDeleteI struggle with this too and my husband seems so much more balanced about things than I. I' m glad you got a nice room and a nice vacation. It sounds wonderful. It's hard to know when you are being selfish and when you are being self hating, and I think you're finding that place...and I wish I could find it too, at the beach though. It's not as much fun to find it in your house. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I accept the love God has for me, I can begin to love myself no
ReplyDeletematter what state of unlovableness I find myself. I'm worth accepting
the blessings God has given me even if I don't exercise regularly. Even
if I eat unhealthy food sometimes. Even if I feel I'm not good enough.
AMEN.
Oh friend what a beautiful view! You are so blessed. We all are really. I always had a hard time believing God wanted me to have nice things. I don't know why but I struggle with it. Anyway, what's your green juice recipe? Please share!! Have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteNice digs and a great view. Enjoy the beach. Nothing like a walk on the beach and an ocean dawn or sunset.
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