Saturday Suggestions

 

ONE. 

Last Sunday, I wrote about “listening in Midian.” I know that over the years, I’ve had people ask me what it means to listen to God. How do you HEAR God? I’ve shared with them a few ways that have been meaningful for me, but I don’t know that I’m an expert on teaching this to others. I looked around to see if I could find an article that described it well, without being a little on the strange side. This one fit the bill, so I’m sharing it with you today. If I had to pick one thing that I think cripples people in listening to God, it would be busyness. We don’t slow down and sit in the quiet very well, and I think that’s absolutely necessary for hearing God’s voice.

TWO. 

I’ve been using my daily planner (which is a prayer planner, too) for keeping track of prayer requests and praises, but a few years ago, Iwrote this post about making a prayer binder dedicated to journaling prayers, keeping track of requests and praises, and so much more. I still love this practice too, so I thought I’d reshare this post today. If you’re looking for a way to organize and focus on prayer, this is a fantastic way to do it!

THREE. 

If you’re wanting to grow in an area of life, and you want to keep yourself accountable for slow, steady progress, try a habit tracker! You can use them for just about anything, and there are so many versions out there. Here is a post with a few freebie ideas, but if you don’t like any of these, you could hunt around for something you like better. I’ve used a habit tracker this year to make sure I don’t miss a day of Bible study, and it has been a HUGE help. I don’t want a blank circle on my tracker, so that motivates me not to miss days. This post also includes some explanation of how to use them. Could be a great way to pursue steady change!

FOUR. 

I wrote earlier this week about making room on your shelves for new books, and I know from the comments that I’m not alone in feeling a little bad for getting rid of books. (For me, it’s the author in me. I don’t want people to toss my blood/sweat/tears book, so I don’t want to do that to someone else’s book either!) But I found this article this week, and it’s based on a quote from Anne Shirley, so you know it has to be good, right? The writer has some helpful insights on knowing what to keep and what to purge when it comes to home libraries – and book lovers!

FIVE. 

Thinking about pedicures this week made me think about years ago when I had a couple of friends who liked having at-home pedicure parties. Any excuse to get together for some fun was good for us, so we would plan an evening or a Saturday afternoon and hang out, eat fun food, do our own pedis, and talk. I found this post with some great menu ideas and just overall advice for a thrifty at-home spa day. With spring break coming up, this could be a fun activity for your kids and their friends – or you and YOUR friends. Or both!

SIX. 

And though this isn’t related to anything I wrote about this week, and even though I’m sure I’ve shared it in a previous year, I’m sharing it again. This is one of my favorite pieces of Lindsay Letters art. We bought it several years ago, and I love its message. I’m trying to be more purposeful about the Easter décor in our home – making sure it reflects our faith more than bunnies and chicks. This one is so meaningful. You still have time to get it before Easter! (It comes in canvases and art prints – and in different sizes.)