“I don’t wanna go through the motions
I don’t wanna go one more day
without Your all consuming passion inside of me
I don’t wanna spend my whole life asking,
‘What if I had given everything,
instead of going through the motions?’ “
~Matthew West
I’m over at 5 Minutes For Faith today 
sharing my heart on battling complacency
 in the common days-
will you join me for my first share there 
as a regular contributor?

There I am watching from a distance.
I’m watching myself as a stranger.
I am like one who seems aloof. Distracted.

I’ve done my list today.
The dishes have been done, bed made, laundry washed, dried and folded.
Phone calls and e-mails have been returned.
I’ve done all of the things that needed to get done this day…continue reading

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11 responses to “Today Is The Day {Join Me at 5 Minutes for Faith?}”

  1. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    Love that matthew west song!

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  2. Lisa West Avatar

    Such a beautiful post, and blog! I came over because I linked up to the ornament party that you commented that you missed. I actually missed the point of it when I first linked. If you are interested, would you like to partner up for it? My link from her party, http://www.oneartsymama.com/2012/11/ornament-exchange-link-up-party.html?showComment=1352667876362#c3167344028770471815 shows the beaded snowflakes. Have a blessed Sunday. Lisa

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  3. Recovering Church Lady Avatar

    I am so proud of you!!

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  4. Modern Day Disciple Avatar

    Hi Lisa, I commented back over at the site- Amy matched me up – let me know if she is able to match you up as well! Thanks for your graciousness and kind heart!

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  5. Modern Day Disciple Avatar

    Awww. Thanks. Seriously, baby steps- I had lots of help from sweet Barbie in getting it posted this round. Hope to be more independent technically in the future!

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  6. Modern Day Disciple Avatar

    Oh yes, me too…can't get it out of my head today!

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  7. Lisa West Avatar

    Hi, I came back over to let you know Amy matched me up with another blogger. I peeked up at the comments and see you responded here..so glad you are playing along too. I am a fitness trainer too. I work in P.T. Glad to have met you.

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  8. Denise Avatar

    On my way there now.

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  9. BARBIE Avatar

    You did well! I love the post!

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  10. Modern Day Disciple Avatar

    Thanks, Barbie- appreciate your help and glad you liked it.

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  11. Modern Day Disciple Avatar

    E-mailed you but just in case – I will reply here as well. GLad you got matched up- I am uber excited about the exchange!

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