OK, I have to admit I really like our DVR. We set a timer and it automatically records shows we can watch later in the day or on the weekend. We can also pause live tv and come back to it. I find myself in the car wishing I could pause or go backward with the radio like we do with tv. Right now I'm a fan of this season of Biggest Loser. Sometimes they get very selfish, mean contestants, but there are several this season who are very kind and not just in it for the money - it is actually very nice to see for a change. I also really like to see people's lives transformed, not just their bodies. You can really see some of these people changing inside and out and it's inspiring. I try to watch it and walk on the treadmill at the same time and not just sit on the couch eating ice cream while I watch (like earlier this season!!) :)
I also like Survivor, but this season isn't as good in my opinion, so I wouldn't care if I missed it. American Idol is OK - but I don't really get into it until they are down to the last 12. When I turn on regular TV it is usually to HGTV (home and garden) or Food network. If we didn't have the DVR, I don't think I'd watch much TV.
In the email Joy sent she wrote about "consecrate yourselves." It made me wonder how one goes about doing that: to "dedicate to a sacred purpose (consecrate)" yourself. I feel like I've been in a season of consecration, but I haven't thought about it in terms of my choosing to do it. I guess in some way I've thought about this more in terms of God doing the consecrating and I say "OK." But if God told the Israelites to consecrate themselves, then it must be possible for me to initiate it, right? Or maybe it was possible BECAUSE He told them to do it.... I know, kinda deep for a Monday.
Adding to the quotes from the marriage seminar (see Trish's post)
"we all stumble in many ways"
"difficult marriage" is redundant
"you are married to God's son (or daughter) that makes him your Father in law - be careful how you treat His son/daughter"
"there is such a thing as a good fight, when you fight FOR your marriage"
"submission is in God's very nature (Father/Son/Holy Spirit) and is a profound mystery"
"small changes can make a HUGE difference"
"Jesus is enough"
Gina J.
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That is always my question...how do I do that? What does that mean? But when I think about what they did to get ready, they had to do some things and I am sure there were more but I think that the sacrifice was a big part of that. It doesn't specifically say that but that's what I see in my head. But if it is a sacrifice, Christ was/is our Sacrificial Lamb. He made the sacrifice, our response is to receive it. We are already consecrated, we just need to know that. Accept it. Live it. It means we are set apart for a special purpose. I don't have the answers that's for sure. But I am excited to talk about it and together maybe we can help each other. I have a CD about the name of God, He is Holy. If you would like to borrow it I would be happy to give it to you.
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