Signed With Love

Signed With Love

            Hola, Friends!  Week 2 of the plan was amaaaazing!  Even though Words of Affirmation is not my primary love language, this activity seemed effortless.  I would totally recommend writing a love letter to God as a way of growing closer to Him. 

            Initially, finding time to write a letter was difficult.  I am realizing that I am very good at finding excuses to be busy.  In conjunction, my new job requires me to spend a lot of time writing.  And I mean a LOT of time writing.  More writing just made my eyes dizzy at the thought. 

            On Friday, I had a day off from my new job, which meant that I could schedule a day with munchkins.  I worked as a substitute teacher for a little 2^nd grade class during the day.  I am a pretty organized person, so I can schedule my days in the classroom in a manner that allows me to have what I like to call “self-care time.”  “Self-care time” is a set amount of time to refresh and revive before getting back to work.  It’s my way of (hopefully!) preventing burnout.  I decided to use this time to write my love letter.  I settled at my teacher desk, took out a piece of that special lined paper the kiddos use to practice penmanship, and popped in my iPod.  I sat for a minute listening to a worship song…just basking in the words…then put pen to paper.

            I felt so relaxed writing.  Transferring my thoughts into words on paper seemed to make the emotions stronger.  I felt more from the words from writing them in black and white instead of saying them in prayer.  Giving words of love to God was effortless.  I could have continued my letter for hours.  There is just so much to thank and praise Him for.  

            Next week I will be putting the love language of Gifts into practice.  It will be a challenge!  If you have been trying some of these activities in your own way, please feel welcome to share!  We have so much we can learn from each other.  

Month	January	January	February	February	February
Week Starting	21st	28th	4th	11th	18th
Love Language being used	Quality Time	Words of Affirmation	Gifts	Acts of Service	Physical Touch
How?	Spend half an hour this week alone in “praise and worship” time.	Write God a "love letter."	Give a monetary gift offering above my tithe.	*To be announced!	*To be announced!