A Brief Thought + Friday Fun

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Today I just have one brief thought of the day followed by some typical Friday fun!

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I often think that I’m choosing to do “good” (or trying to) because that’s what the Lord wants from me, that’s what He’s called me to do.  My perspective ignores the change that God has had in me, in the very deepest part of my soul.  I don’t acknowledge the power of the Holy Spirit on my actions or the transplantation of God’s heart for my own heart. Why do I love the poor and want to serve them?  Why do I seek justice for my fellow human beings?  Why am I burdened by the brokenness of this world?  It’s not because I’m a “good” person.  It’s because the Holy Spirit has set up camp in my soul, and my good deeds are an overflow of the Spirit.

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.  And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. (Ezekiel 36:26-27)

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? (1 Corinthians 3:16)

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This week I’ve been encouraged by a number of other blogs.  I especially loved Momma Lisa’s Changing Seasons post yesterday about the timeless wisdom we find in the Bible.  As a 20- something overwhelmed by this era of constant communication and technology, I really identified with her.

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 Although D.C.’s not known as the trendiest or most fashionable city in the country, this week we D.C. fashionistas* can experience our very own Fashion Week.  Take that NYC and Paris!

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 Fun fact:  On this very day in 1780, American general Benedict Arnold committed treason and gave us a name to call others who we consider to be “traitors.”  

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 Lastly, we’re celebrating my grandma’s 90^th birthday tomorrow!  Congrats grandma! 

Looks yummy!

Happy weekend!  

*If you could see what I'm wearing right now, you might question the inclusion of myself in the title "fashionista."  I would too.  Let's face it, in my household, comfort will always prevail!