Let the work begin!
Hi, I’m Dayle. Welcome to my little part of the internet!
I'm on a mission to show that by living life with the 2 commandments given by Jesus, and with the Lord's prayer, our lives can become happier, calmer, and fulfilled.
I'm on a mission to show that by living life with the 2 commandments given by Jesus, and with the Lord's prayer, our lives can become happier, calmer, and fulfilled.
2 commandments and a prayer
“Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. ' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself. ' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments - Matthew 22:37 - 40 NIV
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Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. |
That's quite a mission, isn't it?
You're probably wondering what qualifies me to make such a bold claim?! Nothing! The only thing that qualifies me is that God asked me to do this, and for me, that's all I needed. I know it's not going to be easy, but what is? |
2 Commandments, 1 Prayer. Simple, right?
I don't know what possessed me last night. Maybe the Holy Spirit, who knows? I mean, that moment wasn't even memorable, I can't even remember what I was doing when the idea struck me. All I knew was that I had to start doing something.
Following the Spirit
You're probably wondering what I'm talking about. I don't blame you, I do like to ramble a bit! A thesis?! Yep! I can't quite believe I'm even thinking of the word, let alone actually doing something about it!
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm not even in university! Well, that's a lie. I'm doing an access module in arts and languages with Open University. I'm nowhere close to needing to do anything like a thesis. In all honesty, when the thought popped in, I didn't even know what a thesis was, I had to Google it! Cambridge Dictionary describes it as "a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university degree."
I didn't have a clue what I'd write a long essay on, but I know it's what God was calling me to do. So here I am changing it slightly but still knowing this is what He wants.
I know the feeling I get when he calls me to do something. That big pull in my stomach. It's the same one I had when I first went to church. The same one when I started becoming more involved in my church. The same feeling I got when I knew He was calling me to be a pioneer. It's also a feeling that won't go away. Tugging at me all the time, until I yield and say "Yes God, your will be done. I'll get on with it"! I can see what He wants me to do. I can see the potential and the path that He wants me to walk. But, I must be honest with you here... I'm scared.
I'm scared because I know what I need to do and it involves being open (something I'm not very good at). I tend to keep things to myself because I don't want to upset people or make them worried about me. I'm scared because I'll be vulnerable. Talking about parts of my life I rather wouldn't. I'm scared because I know what my next step is and part of me doesn't like change.
The one thing that won't change though is God's love for me, and for you. I know He wants me to do this for a reason, even if I don't see it in my lifetime. So. I'll get cracking and hope that 2 commandments and a prayer can help change my life and someone else's.
God bless you,
Dayle xx
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm not even in university! Well, that's a lie. I'm doing an access module in arts and languages with Open University. I'm nowhere close to needing to do anything like a thesis. In all honesty, when the thought popped in, I didn't even know what a thesis was, I had to Google it! Cambridge Dictionary describes it as "a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university degree."
I didn't have a clue what I'd write a long essay on, but I know it's what God was calling me to do. So here I am changing it slightly but still knowing this is what He wants.
I know the feeling I get when he calls me to do something. That big pull in my stomach. It's the same one I had when I first went to church. The same one when I started becoming more involved in my church. The same feeling I got when I knew He was calling me to be a pioneer. It's also a feeling that won't go away. Tugging at me all the time, until I yield and say "Yes God, your will be done. I'll get on with it"! I can see what He wants me to do. I can see the potential and the path that He wants me to walk. But, I must be honest with you here... I'm scared.
I'm scared because I know what I need to do and it involves being open (something I'm not very good at). I tend to keep things to myself because I don't want to upset people or make them worried about me. I'm scared because I'll be vulnerable. Talking about parts of my life I rather wouldn't. I'm scared because I know what my next step is and part of me doesn't like change.
The one thing that won't change though is God's love for me, and for you. I know He wants me to do this for a reason, even if I don't see it in my lifetime. So. I'll get cracking and hope that 2 commandments and a prayer can help change my life and someone else's.
God bless you,
Dayle xx