"Number Four!"

 Hi!

You notice a spring in my step today?  Why yes, there is.  That would be because today is essentially my Friday!  Tomorrow we start our weekend adventure, and I cannot wait.  I might be more excited than the boy.

I even started packing last night.  (Although, as I told Katie, when I try to accomplish anything with music playing, it inevitably turns into a fun bit of cardio, as my room is transformed into a dance floor.  Moral of the story: I get more done if a movie is playing.  Always.)


Day #4 of the challenge is to write about your favorite quote.  Well, that's just really tough.  I think I would need days to decide on that.  So, in my true indecisive fashion, you get to discover a few of my favorites.

"Number four!"

Ok, I do enjoy this movie quote, although I don't think it qualifies as a favorite.  I just thought it would work perfect for the title today since the letter is about quotes.  (Points to anyone who knows the movie!)

"That smile could end wars and cure cancer."

"What matters to you defines your mattering."  

- John Green, An Abundance of Katherines

Ok, I had to grab two from this book.  First off, gosh, doesn't that just paint the brightest and most comforting picture?  I would love to have a smile that is described that way.

And that second one?  Love, love, love it.  A little convicting and challenging, right?  It definitely makes me want to reevaluate my priorities.  I guess I've noticed that, like the main character of the book, I don't want my life to go by without doing or being anything worthwhile.

As a Christian, that carries a different meaning, doesn't it?  If God matters to me, I should be following Him and making myself less, thereby doing more kingdom work, which in the broad scope of things is the only work that is of any true value.

(Big shout out to Molly, who got me hooked on John Green's books.  Only two down, but I plan on reading the rest.)

"Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due." 

- William Ralph Inge

I wouldn't have originally thought this one was a favorite quote, but when I read the prompt, it instantly popped into my head, so I thought it must be worth sharing.  Jered read this quote somewhere when we were back at TIU.  He would break it out whenever I was nervous about a test or the future or basically anything.  I always thought it was kind of annoying because I worry about all kinds of silly things.

However, I am over the moon that Jered knows and understands my personality, as much as is humanly possible anyway.  All jokes aside, he knows what I need to hear in the hardest moments.  Even if it doesn't come across as comforting as I would like, I know he has the best intentions.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, 

with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, 

which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.   

- Philippians 4:6&7

This must be my ultimate favorite because so much good is in those two short verses.  As I just said, I have a tendency to become a bit of a worrywart.  (What a gross word.)  Anyway, it is my go-to behavior, so this is my go-to verse.

The best part, in my opinion, is "the peace of God, which transcends all understanding."  When peace seems impossible, when the situation is so bad or so hard that you can't see a way of anything ever turning out right, that a peace I can't. even. comprehend. is available if I just pray.  Wow!  Major power in that!

And that unbelievable peace?  That ultimate comfort that we can't understand?  It will envelope my heart and mind and guard me.  It is going to be a minky, fur-lined, memory foam-filled armor to protect the most vulnerable, sacred parts of my being.

What's your favorite quote?  Do you have just one?  Or are you like me and can't make up your mind?  I'd love to hear them and maybe add them to my arsenal.

Well, I don't know that I will get around to writing any more during the weekend, so I might not get back to you until Monday.  Have a spectacular weekend!  Can't wait to tell you all about our adventure!

Aim