Earlier, I shared the results from a love language quiz I took a couple of years ago, and I revealed that my primary love language is Quality Time. Well, today, unexpectedly, my dad asked if I would help him with a project. Something he rarely does. So, I got some quality time in with him. AND… he threw in a few words of affirmation. Didn’t even know I needed both. But God did. Smiling.
In my second post, I wrote, “When God shows up, He always shows out.” Hmmm… very few will get this, but the job we worked on (he makes headstones and monuments) required me to learn how to use a design software that I had never used before. Y’all, I’m still on cloud 9. Been watching YouTube videos on all of its features for almost an hour now. When I tell you God knows exactly how to bless me. He forever amazes me.
Just had to share my testimony—how God tends to work in my life. Y’all, I am beyond blessed, for real. I try not to take moments like this for granted.
I pray you had a great day. Wishing you a good night.♥️
Good Morning! Hope you had a restful night. I was reading past journal entries from this date and decided to share this one. It’s light and something different from my normal posts.
So, on August 2, 2022, I was watching a series called, “Relationship Goals.” Not even sure what that was because I have never watched a lot of reality tv. Anyway, all I can say is it must have been good because I wrote about it and took a quiz. Here’s what I said.
Shaun’s Journal Entry: August 2, 2022
“Watching Relationship Goals series and they mentioned knowing each other’s love language. I just took the quiz. Took two. Thought the first was too simple because it only had 5 questions. The second was quite long. Well.. the results were the same. My primary love language is quality time followed by words of affirmation.”
The first is quality time followed by words of affirmation, physical touch, receiving gifts, and acts of service.
As I said, I took two different quizzes and the results ended up being the same. I still don’t know how. Even after I read the descriptions of the results, I still didn’t and don’t get it. Quality Time.
Y’all, maybe I don’t even know myself because I am not someone who likes being around people all the time. I love my space. Even my kids understand this. Even on family vacations I have make time for myself. Now, when we’re together, I enjoy every minute of their presence. I take in everything from their body language to their passions. I soak it all up! Just thinking about our time together makes me smile.
Anyhoo… I just knew for sure Words of Affirmation would be my primary language because it’s what I am drawn to most. However, the order was the same. It’s a close second so I guess it’s not that big of a deal. Now, Physical Touch, I’m good. Don’t need it all the time. Never been a touchy-feely kind of person. Now, I love hugs and expressions of affection, but all that cuddling stuff ain’t for me. And some people can do it for hours! Nah…I really do like my space. As for gifts and acts of service. They’re welcomed, but not necessary. It would be different if they came along with the first two languages, but not alone. There has to be meaning behind them.
My question is, why isn’t food a love language? Because I love me some food! Now, I can definitely spend some quality time with food. Baby, if it’s good, I savor every bite. My ex used to say he wish I treated him like I treated food. Ha! Yes…food is it!
As I told you this post would be light and different from the norm. Have you taken a love language quiz before and if so, what’s your primary love language?
How many of you can honestly say that the time you spend with God is of high quality?
Well, sadly, I can’t. Even when my main focus should be on Him, it always somehow ends up on me. Me and my life and my needs. Below is one the “Wednesday Writings” from July 27, 2022. I decided to share it in its entirety instead of only adding the link. It’s my reminder to get my priorities straight and start giving God kind of time He more than deserves.
Today, I am beginning a little late. Decided everything else could wait. I needed to spend some quality time with God. Do not get me wrong, I talk to God all day long; however, while I’m talking, I’m also doing a million other things. So if my focus is not solely on God can I truly say I’m spending time with Him? Hmm…
Well, I began today a bit differently. In stead of me doing a lot of talking– asking a thousand questions and trying to figure things out– I sat still and listened. If you did not know, so many answers can be found while sitting still and giving God your undivided attention. You should try it!
So, yes.. today, I sat still, listened and found my answers. I hear You, God. Smiling
Thanks for reading. Wishing you a wonderful day.
Praying you have a lovely weekend, and that if you have been slacking on spending quality time with God, you’d consider it.♥️
On October 12, 2022, I began dedicating the first 30-45 minutes of my day to God. As soon as I opened my eyes, I would express my gratitude for life, love, peace and grace. Then, I would recite a few personal prayers I had written down. Lastly, I would listen to or read something inspirational. This had/has been my daily routine for a year. At least, that was my intention.
Well, over time I noticed that the time I spent with God slowly decreased. I found myself making compromises by spreading parts of my morning routine throughout my day. However, I was already doing this—watching inspirational videos and praying throughout the day—so it wasn’t like I was adding more to it. You see how I tried to justify my actions for taking away that first 30-45 minutes? Funny, but definitely not funny. That time I had dedicated to God was and is so important.
It wasn’t until a couple of hour ago that I realized that I had skipped that time all together. I said a few words of gratitude when I woke up, but that was it. I felt terrible when I finally realized what I had done. This didn’t happen all of a sudden. As I mentioned earlier, it happened over time. Every time I decided something was a little more important or I could just do it another time, the less time I actually spent with God.
After realizing what I had done this morning, I immediately stopped what I was doing and acknowledged Him.
Question: Have you ever found yourself too busy to spend quality time with God? Be honest.
Y’all, I just had an “Aha” moment. Quality time… Not just any old time, but quality time. Yesterday, I wrote that quality time was my primary love language, yet I have not been spending quality time with God. What was supposed to be quality had become a true routine, almost task like.
It’s time that I get back on track. I cannot afford to lose this relationship I have built with God. It’s too important. If you have found yourself putting your relationship with God second, third or last, I encourage and challenge you to change that immediately. Your relationship with God is vital!
Today has already been a pretty amazing day. My daughter decided to take this morning off and spend it with me. We talked and reminisced about how much our lives (mostly mine) have changed over the years. I cannot say it enough, God is so good.
By the way, my top two love languages are quality time and words of affirmation. Most of the time we associate love languages with romantic relationships. At least I always have. And I know I’m not the one! Well, today God showed me that what I have been longing for I already have. I have it in my two. He blessed me with two beautiful souls who provide me with both. Smiling. My heart is full.♥️
Sooo… Should I count this as another level of freedom? If not, it’s definitely another level of awareness. I’m really beginning to love Year50.
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