I am feeling philosophical today...you know introspective. Here I sit in South Africa... where the sun is shining and the animals are rooming. It is a beautiful, cold, day and I am melancholy. Have you ever read about the four temperments? Sanguine, Melancholy, Phelgmatic, and Choleric? Well, I learned about them like 11 years ago when I first found out that I am a mix of Sanguine and Melancholy. Everyone likes the Sanguine, most hide from the melancholy....me included :). Let me explain... when I am happy, cracking jokes, and typically "on"...that is my Sanguine self. My sanguine self says.."HI World".."let's go and change the world"....my melancholy side isn't bad it is just more introspective, more questioning, sometimes down right depressing. So, what can be done? Well...the first thing that can be done is for me to think a bit...then pray a bit...then just get over myself.
(this was continued later on in the day)
So, now I am about to go to bed and I am reminded that I too am human and have "off" days. I got a few things done today, but the world just wasn't as bright as it normally is. I guess we never grow out of healing...it is a continual process.
So, I choose to praise...as my friend Roz used to tell me "Make the choice to rejoice" and that is what I do today!
Bless you Lord....I rejoice in you!
I think I am going out to Qwa Qwa tomorrow for some ministry in the villages. I will let you know how it goes...
Later-
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Hmm... I like your melancholy self ... although I'm sorry it's depressing for you. But I like hearing deep thoughts from people. It's actually refreshing for me. :> Well, the depth. Not so much the sadness. I hope you understand. I think you will have a good day tomorrow. :)
Dear Charlene,
More decisions. Lay down and rest my daughter. He has made a way for you and will definitely reveal it. Thanks again for taking Ashley over there. We had a wonderful email from her. Be blessed with more of His great love. Isn't that what this journey is all about, His love for you?
Hugs and kisses, MOm
Charlene,
I am so enviouse of you today! I have been reading your blog when I can and my heart and prayers are with you! Tell Neil and Alice Hi. Ken and I were planning on contacting them to go out there but because of some events in our lives that took place last spring we were unable to. Make the most of your last week there and I hope to talk to you soon!
In Christ,
Mynda
Be blessed. Love ya.
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