I am starting my prayer journal to be more calm and staying calm; like when your space is turning upside down. When you are calm, your mind is clear, and your heart rate has no signs of being stressed. You can accomplish almost anything if you have a calm mind.
I took out a small book, and before I could write down one thought, that page was almost already full. Then I saw a bigger writing book across the room, but then I changed my mind.
I not only want to think out my thoughts, but get as much information about that thought as I can. Once again I find myself with questions I need answers too and realize I need to type out my thoughts and get the answers I want from my questions. What does Google say about the word calm: Calm describes a state of being free from disturbance.
Calm noun a period or condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water
Those are a few ideas from the Internet about the meaning of being calm. Now it’s time to go to the Word and learn what calm means.
https://bible.com/bible/114/1pe.5.8.NKJV I Peter 5:8 NKJV Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
https://bible.com/bible/8/1pe.5.8.AMPC 1 Peter 5:8 AMPC Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour.
https://bible.com/bible/8/1th.5.6.AMPC 1 Thessalonians 5:6 AMPC Accordingly then, let us not sleep, as the rest do, but let us keep wide awake (alert, watchful, cautious, and on our guard) and let us be sober (calm, collected, and circumspect).
**side note: In the middle of working on this post, I got a wave of anger, and that feeling had me biting my fingers so I wouldn’t do something I was going to regret. Once I was able to calm down, I was ready to come back to my first thought, but I decided to type out my real feelings.
I went straight to Word and read through more than scriptures then I am posting, but these got read more than once. This next part was how I was able to calm down.
~Holding back tears of anger isn’t fun and the pain that is filling my head and tightening my throat is coming from my own anger. I am not liking this feeling, but it’s here.
https://bible.com/bible/8/eph.4.32.AMPC Ephesians 4:32 And become useful and helpful and kind to one another, tenderhearted (compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted), forgiving one another [readily and freely], as God in Christ forgave you.
https://bible.com/bible/8/pro.14.29.AMPC Proverbs 14:29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exposes and exalts his folly. [Prov. 16:32; James 1:19.]
https://bible.com/bible/114/eph.4.31-32.NKJV Ephesians 4:31-32 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. [32] And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
I am thinking about how I haven’t worked on my book or even thought about it in weeks. It is time I get to work, because I am keeping my word. I am calm and thinking positive.
and thought of buying a few color ink pens and new prayer book,
because I realized I needed to be more detailed with each prayer.
It’s like if you pray for money and a miracle happens you get some and it’s gone before you realized you had it. You know how to pay bills, treat yourself to a nice meal or two, but you have no idea how to keep the money coming in.
Then you pray for good health, but having good health for how long? There are so many ways to pray. I am a visual learner and I like to write out my thoughts. I have never gone too deep with my prayers, but I am about to change that.
I got a pocket prayer book, I was writing short notes, a bible verse, and that’s good. I believe/excuse me I am going to go into as much detail and what each pray the how and why and then I am going to find a bible verse to go with that prayer.
I looked on amazon for my book and I found one actually close to it. I am also trying a new ice coffee and creamer. I am amazed it is after 1 pm and I haven’t had my coffee. I guess that is the reason why I am starting to get a headache. A little coffee goes a long way and brings a happy smile to go with it.
I believe sometimes we are so busy trying to survive and some go from paycheck to paycheck that we don’t take the time to write out our thoughts in detail.
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I used to watch short stories on youtube and my son said I shouldn’t be watching or listening to these stories. I can actually see myself in some of them and think what would happen if I could rewrite my story and make people who think they know everything about who they believe I am.
**side note: Here are a few of what I call positive stories (not all I see myself in them, don’t think I saved those, but a few I liked) and thought I would rewatch again one day.
Then I started rethinking about how I am praying. I have been looking at my purple and white journal, where I started taking notes as I study the bible, and realized I am not praying correctly or enough.
I was about to turn youtube off when I noticed a video that caught my attention and these are truly positive words to listen to.
After looking/listening to a few of these made me remember something I read and have been taught by my late pastor and know about the power of words. I wish I could remember off hand where in the bible it says this, but its not hard to look it up.
[17] Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.{}
The words you say and believe are powerful, if your faith is strong. It’s not what you say, but how you say it? I know I have prayed for good health, a clear mind, and a better job. One would think that’s enough, but it isn’t even close enough. It isn’t what you pray for, but how you are praying.
**side note : I was trying to calm my nerves as I typed and was starting to get overwhelmed. The words in my head started to blur and when I had to bite my finger, because I wanted to scream. I clicked on this video and that helped calm me down. Then I heard something within this story, I had just written, and that’s why I am adding it here: https://youtu.be/trtH-QanexA?si=UjB-yF0F-ZQ9iN1j
I was/no I am going to start a new prayer book. This book will give detailed information about what I want, how I believe I will achieve those goals, and a bible verse to go along with each goal.
**side note : I haven’t decided if I will post what my new book looks like, but this time I am writing for myself and not for anyone else. I did give an idea of what it will look like and if it will help someone else take a step to move forward, I am Happy……………
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Someone sent me a spiritual video. I was going to wait until I wasn’t tired, but then I realized I am always tired. I was told I would like it, because of my faith. Here is that video I watched that got me thinking about what I should be eating. I hope you like it’s called: Biblical Eating:The Ancient Secret toModern Health. https://youtu.be/uLw_ceSYpI4?si=fWn4Xnl6-wXvxs3E
I knew some of what they were talking about, but I have never gone that deep. What is a good herbalist? Someone who has knowledge of what he or she is talking about, who can tell you where you can get their same product or tell you where they got their products from is a good herbalist. Since I know a person in my town, I will be talking to her and getting a closer look into what should and shouldn’t be going into my body.
(a short sidestep) I went to my favorite yarn store, it was a time to crochet with friends, and someone bought these strawberry snacks. I’ve never heard of it. I knew I shouldn’t even taste one, but I did. It was so good. I’ve never even heard of these snacks before. I think I’ll ask Google where I can get them. Walmart & Amazon
It is so hard to always eat right and it’s even harder when you have a sweet tooth. I do have an idea. I came across a book that could help me with my goal. I am also trying to read more uplifting books. I think I will read a little and get a cup of tea.
What is a “Food Journal” you might ask? A journal is where you write down your thoughts, a short note, a poem or two. A food journal is more than just writing down your favorite recipes. You can also add your favorite restaurants. What they served, what you liked or disliked, who was there and why? Can you recreate what you enjoyed? This could also be a record of what food you like anywhere in the world. The notebook has pages where you can write a recipe as well as blank lines to fill with a taste of your words.
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I am still working on breaking down my second book, and I cannot wait until the day I can post one chapter each week.
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Bye IV Now, LD*
P.S ~ I added a few pictures, but for some reason, I cannot post them. I have tried one time too many, and it didn’t work. I really need to start working on my book and let these little setbacks go. (I checked one more time & it worked ~~~ YEAH~~~) Bye***
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