This resonates and is so encouraging. I prayed the Saint Andrew Novena faithfully for the first week of Advent. And then stopped. Like you, just forgot… but I didn’t have a Dan to push me to start again! Clearly, the message is not only “don’t focus on the failure, but on the God who gifts me a holy re-do”, but also, that you and your husband should adopt me. Or at least make bedtime prayer home visits! In all humility and seriousness I WILL begin again today. Despite the perfectionist in me that says “that’s dumb- you blew it- Advent is almost over”, I will start again. Thank you, and please thank Dan!
Oh Laura, I would love that, as in many ways, I feel the need to be adopted by YOU. I wonder how that would work out legally? And just imagine the CHICKENS!
So many times I start a novena or a prayer practice and miss a day and quit. In life I have a tendency to set goals high and if I fall short I give up. But God doesn’t ever give up on us. I picture him looking down on us and simply smiling. He appreciates our effort . 😍. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Danielle and Dan! I needed this as I too started with great intentions and then the wheels fell off. I love what you said about it being human, humility and faith.
This resonates and is so encouraging. I prayed the Saint Andrew Novena faithfully for the first week of Advent. And then stopped. Like you, just forgot… but I didn’t have a Dan to push me to start again! Clearly, the message is not only “don’t focus on the failure, but on the God who gifts me a holy re-do”, but also, that you and your husband should adopt me. Or at least make bedtime prayer home visits! In all humility and seriousness I WILL begin again today. Despite the perfectionist in me that says “that’s dumb- you blew it- Advent is almost over”, I will start again. Thank you, and please thank Dan!
Oh Laura, I would love that, as in many ways, I feel the need to be adopted by YOU. I wonder how that would work out legally? And just imagine the CHICKENS!
SO MANY CHICKENS
So many times I start a novena or a prayer practice and miss a day and quit. In life I have a tendency to set goals high and if I fall short I give up. But God doesn’t ever give up on us. I picture him looking down on us and simply smiling. He appreciates our effort . 😍. Thank you for sharing
So true and beautifully said! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Lorri. I'm so grateful for you.
Thank you Danielle and Dan! I needed this as I too started with great intentions and then the wheels fell off. I love what you said about it being human, humility and faith.
Thank you Deana! God is so pleased with your re-start. You got this. 💜