A whole bunch of thoughts

Kristen and I began reading the neccesary nine, a book on marriage and just into the first chapter have already been challenged and prompted to answer some tough questions. We are at a place in our marriage where we seldom get to see one another with her taking later classes, and juggling school and work she is usually pretty exhausted by the time she gets home. I haven't exactly been very happy lately jumping into another job that pays the bills yet I don't really agree with their practices and I tend to be in a bad mood at home. I purchased this book a couple of months ago, and we recently decided that we needed something to get us out of the rut we're in. Last night we were challenged to make each other feel cherished, validate one another, lay the things that the other does that makes us feel invalidated on the table. I am really excited about diving into the next eight chapters. It feels good to take action along with my prayer to grow as a husband and spiritual leader. I am not going to let my attitude and work disatisfaction interfere with my marriage.

I am praying for motivation to pour my best into everything, to practice my songs more, write more, take time recording at home and not try to rush to completion. To devote myself to practicing my song selections for worship, mull over their content, to schedule time with other worship leaders and try to figure out how to be better at being a lead worshiper. To let go of my pride and accept that there is always room for improvement in eveything.

I often cling to Zephaniah 3:17 the verse states that "The Lord your God wins victory after victory, he celebrates and sings because of you and he will refresh your life with his love." He wins victory after victory in relationships, work, finances, hurts. The Lord is victorious and he celebrates because of us....how awesome is that? I am pressing on!