Beautiful, David. Even narrow exercises can run deep, affecting seemingly unrelated areas of our lives. I love how God works in ways we don’t anticipate. We input; he takes care of output. “To you I lift up my eyes” – great motto that we’d all do well to take on.

btw even though this kind of exercise seems very narrow (reading blogs, learning texts). I am definitely noticing an effect on my ability to manage anger (even at myself), to consider people around me, to pull myself up. My motto at the moment is “to you I lift up my eyes” (from Psalm 123).

Sometimes those kinds of pictures in my mind is what helps me the most, Floyd. Glad this one meant something to you too.

Take as long as you need, Linda. Thankfully we have no deadlines on spending time with God. 🙂 Yes, we may just make this 31 Days after all. As of this moment, I’m thinking I won’t do it again next year though. ha. But there’s plenty of time to change my mind between now and October 2016. It’s best not to think of it yet anyway. 🙂

Those are wise words… sounds like something from a novel. That’s the kind of words that stick with me and the picture it paints in my mind is the trigger for me to remember. I might have to paraphrase… but I’ll remember.

I love this prompt about the light! I’ll be keeping that front and center.

I might be done memorizing Isaiah 12 by the holidays! But I am enjoying the challenge and I’m grateful to you for doing this series. I never dreamed I’d memorize another chapter in the Bible at this age.

You are a gentle, yet persistent coach! What a delightful combination!

We’re in the final 31 Days stretch, girl! Yay! We’ve survived … and thrived, too!

Weekend joys and a hug for you …