Sunday Thought

April 23, 2017April 23, 2017 jachancellorLeave a comment

“What helps me when I’m hit with anxiety is professing faith out loud: God, You are good. Faithful. Aware. On it. I place ALL my trust in You.” – Beth Moore

This week I have had more anxiety. I place it on myself. Too much to do, and not communicating. I know what my faults are. I am a perfectionist, and want to shine bright not only for myself for my workplace as well. I want us to look great. I had taken on a task, and became completely overwhelmed, and had a panic attack. I sat in my car for 35 minutes (with the air on) sweating, and head pounding, mind swirling, and in utter nauseous. Ugh.

I got up and went in, and spoke with my supervisor. She is a wonderful manager with far too much stress on herself at the moment (and of course, I feel guilty for even going to her with this), and say: “I am overwhelmed, and needed you to know.” Pretty simple, right? Hard thing to do. For me anyway. Then after getting through that, going to one of my other supervisors (I have 4), and telling her the same thing. All was good, as she was stressed as well.

We divided the work at hand, and conquered. Completed the task that needed to be done, sharing the stress of not only the work that needed to be done, but sharing with one another.

Communication is the key. No one likes to admit that we can’t do something, or that we are behind. Just talk it out. Share the misery. Ha.

I always feel better when I have shared my stress. And, I have always shared it first with God. He never fails. I do. Everyday.

Blessings.

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April 9, 2017April 8, 2017 jachancellorLeave a comment

“Be thankful for quiet days, when nothing special seems to be happening. Instead of being bored by the lack of action, use times of routine to seek My Face. Although this is an invisible transaction, it speaks volumes in spiritual realms. Moreover, you are richly blessed when you walk trustingly with Me through the routines of your day.” Jesus Calling by Sarah Young (reference Psalm 105:4)

Most of the time the quiet bothers me, but especially when the kids were little. They were getting into something they shouldn’t or they were napping. It didn’t happen often. I used to wake up about a hour earlier than they would so I could have some quiet time. I don’t have to do that now.

I miss the noise of little ones. I will hopefully have a grandchild one day, but for now quiet. David and I have settled into our separate rooms, and for the most part, it is wonderful. I get to have my space, and he can have his own space. Time away. But it is quiet.

I need to get back into a routine where I seek Him first. To begin my day in prayer, not just end the day in prayer.

I have been successful in maintaining some of the new routines with my health, and schedule. This should have been a priority. No negative affirmations. So…tomorrow is another day full of opportunities for success and trust in Him.

Blessings!

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April 2, 2017April 13, 2017 jachancellorLeave a comment

“I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me. Still, you did well by sharing with me in my hardship.” Philippians 4:12-14 (HCSB)

We don’t have much money at our disposal right now, and we are working on staying on budget. We have budgeted groceries, yard care, 5k’s and dinner out. It hasn’t been easy, but we are seeing a bit of light in this tunnel.

yard mower

Our yard guy hasn’t been by in a long while (we don’ t have a lawn mower as of yet), and he is very reasonable with price for what he does (when he shows). David was approached by Chris (don’t know him or his last name), this past week as he was going by neighborhoods to earn some money mowing grass. We don’t keep cash on us, as we will just spend it. So David asked if he would come back on Friday to mow for $25.00.

Chris showed, and mowed the yard (well the weeds are down). David paid him in cash $20.00 and $5 in quarters – ha, but cash is cash and a promise held. We were blessed by helping him help us.

Don’t ever tell me you are hungry, or don’t have money for food. I am so the person that will go home and purge my pantry, freezer and give it to you. I will also make you a meal if not two. David’s heart is just as big as mine when it comes to those in need. We just have to help. We don’t do it to brag or to get something in return. We feel blessed to help.

Sharing in hardship, with a happy heart.

Sunday Blessings.

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March 26, 2017March 25, 2017 jachancellorLeave a comment

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. -Proverbs 12:18 (NIV84)

A couple of days ago I spoke about growing pains, change. Lots of things happen out of our control, but so much is more reaction to things happening to us. Where I work, leadership has changed (for the better – I think), and with that some shaking of existing positions. Rumors are flying around about positions, offices, and just non-truths about others.

When you hear a falsehood do you stop the person talking and correct them? Are we to correct them? I think we should. I also think we are to build each other up, not tear each other apart. I want to be that positive person. I know that I have spoken negatively about coworkers. I know that I need to correct that. I need to think about my words, and ensure that they are truths.

Change is hard. Falsehoods are harder. Praying for healing words.

Blessings.

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March 19, 2017March 19, 2017 jachancellorLeave a comment

“To any woman who needs to hear it today; you are lavishly loved by Christ and, therefore, lavishly lovely. Breathtaking. Exquisite. Chosen.” -Beth Moore

“Listen to the love song that I am continually singing to you. I take great delight in you…I rejoice over you with singing. The voices of the world are a cacophony of chaos, pulling you this way and that. Don’t listen to those voices; challenge them with My Word. Learn to take mini-breaks from the world, finding a place to be still in My Presence and listen to My voice.” – Sarah Young, Jesus Calling (Zephaniah 3:17)

Both of these state clearly that we are loved. To stop and listen to Christ’s love song.

Sunday blessings.

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March 12, 2017March 12, 2017 jachancellorLeave a comment

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? –Matthew 6:27

I worry. I think about things that have not one ounce of importance in the moment. I have been prayerful about staying in the moment. Everyone is busy with life. We all have stuff that preoccupies our thoughts when doing something else.

For example: when you are cleaning your bathroom, do you think about the cleaning of your bathroom? “I need to scrub this tile more.” Nope, not me. I think about the groceries I need to purchase, or what load of laundry goes in the washer next not the tile and if it gets clean enough.

Those are more mundane tasks that I believe you don’t have to stay in the moment. Maybe doing your banking, or paying of bills is one of the tasks to stay in the moment? Maybe in prayer, being thankful for the dirty floor that you are cleaning? I say this for me. I need to do this. I worry that I don’t get enough done in a day. That I should not only cook dinner, clean up after dinner, but thoroughly clean the kitchen to include sweeping and moping the floor. Does it happen? No. But I think about it. Always.

I worry about my grown children, and the choices they are making. Does it help to worry? No. Would it help to pray for them every time I think of it? Yes. To make this transfer a habit is very conscious decision. As does every decision to be a better person, right? To eat health, to change a routine – to add daily exercise, to organize your home, etc. A mental thought needs to occur, then act upon.

I think about my class work, or items that need to be completed at work, or what needs to be done around the house, all of the time. Does it give me more time to worry about it? Do I accomplish any more of it by worrying about it? No, and no. I think as women we do this more than men. It adds to my anxiety. I know it does.

Working on being in the moment, and being thankful for that moment.

Blessings.

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March 5, 2017March 4, 2017 jachancellorLeave a comment

“Parenting brings out the best and the worst in us so flawless, guiltless parenting can’t be the goal. Secure, well-loved kids. That’s the goal.” – Beth Moore

I have always wanted the best for my kids. What parent doesn’t? Sometimes, though, the best thing we can do is to encourage them to fail. That they feel secure that we (parents) will love them regardless of their mis-steps or failings. How else do we learn, if we always win?

It is so hard to let go, and let them fall. I feel guilt if I am not as involved as some of the other parents. But I don’t consider myself a helicopter Mom. I didn’t hover to make sure that all of their homework was done. They needed to learn consequences. Same for everything else in our lives I believe.

We give the kids room to jump, run, and grow. I pray that they know that they can call, or come home at any time. They are loved.

Blessings!

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February 19, 2017February 18, 2017 jachancellorLeave a comment

“There are so many ugly fights out there. Let’s spend our energy, sweat, and passion on the good ones. Some fights are worth having.” – Beth Moore

I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

– 1 Timothy 1:18 (NET)

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Waffles, Bacon and WLS

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 jachancellorLeave a comment

Yesterday morning (Sunday) David states that he is wanting waffles. He is the house waffle/pancake maker. So I thought…YAY! Waffles, crap, I can’t eat those. Then I remembered my protein mix. I had made pancakes before with the Kodiak Cakes mix, why not try waffles.