It has been an overwhelming week as well as a powerful week with God. I have been determined for years that I am going to start reading my Bible. We see that I took this goal about like exercising. Maybe a few days.

Every time I would get started kids would come and want to be with me or talk to me. Not to mention the husband too. It was very frustrating. I did not know where to begin. I would always get started with Genesis. About at chapter 20, I am bored. Sad to say but yes bored. When you are bored, you stop it because you are not getting enjoyment. I stopped spending time with God. This happened several times.

After several weeks of small group, I was determined that this is what I needed. I had to force myself to get up before the kids and husband. So that meant 5:00 in the morning. I was kind of freaking out. That is really early. So this Monday, I decided to do this. I got me a prayer journal and bought a new Bible that has commentary by Joyce Meyer (she is really good). I wanted to start a new beginning. So I started with everything new.

I searched the internet for a good reading plan. I found one at Heartlight. This plan takes me through the Bible in the year, but on different topics everyday. I started with Genesis, went to Joshua, Isaiah, Matthew, then to Romans and back to Genesis. This has really kept my interest level. I can’t sit and read about the same stuff over and over again. I guess this is why I like magazines. Every page is a new story. This plan was very good.

I thought I would be exhausted at work. That is so not the case. I am super energized. One of my kids said, “Man Mrs. Arnold, you are super happy.” That says a lot right there to me. Without God, I am a gloomy old lady. I have also had stress over issues with parents, principals, and kids getting away with fighting (3rd incident.) Very frustrating. I was upset, but normally I would run at the mouth about this. I just said that is fine. The principal is over me and can overrule my ISS (in school suspension). He has the ultimate say. So not me. I would normally be in the principal’s office giving him the third degree.

So let’s say life is good. I have never been happier. Less arguments at home (except on the whole cleaning issue). It is like a black cloud that has been over me for years has been lifted.