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true life quote from my husband at the senior bible study tonight:

“i mean, look at king solomon. this guy had 700 wives (actually, Stan said 10,000—a bit of an exaggeration, but i thought i’d make it right for the sake of accuracy) and 300 concubines. i don’t know why any man would want that many women. i’ve only got one and…

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…everything is great!”

dearest CPA exam...

it’s inevitable—you’re going to be the death of me. could you be a doll and please not drag this out? i’d really love it to be quick and painless. if this is not possible i understand. i know perseverance leads to joy…but this still blows.

yours truly,

julie

quote

"if you can fine a path with no obstacles,
it probably doesn't lead anywhere."

-frank a. clark

this is a bummer...

…especially when you drive eastbound to work.

you never let go

"yes i can see a light that is coming
for the heart that holds on
and there will be an end to these troubles
but until that day comes
still i will praise You,
still i will praise You"

-matt redman

goodbye facebook...

…at least for a season. if my life weren’t already busy enough, my free time is about to be washed down the drain. starting july 19th, here is what my schedule will look like:

monday: work 8-5. becker CPA review class 6-10.
tuesday: work 8-5. study for CPA at office 6-10.
wednesday: work 8-5. becker CPA review class 6-10.
thursday: work 8-5. study for CPA at office 6-10.
friday: work 8-5. spend time with stan 6-10
saturday: spend time with stan.
sunday: church 10-1. spend time with stan 1-5. study for CPA at home 5-10.

not sure if you noticed…but that doesn’t leave time for much else! i came across a passage while reading last night that you’ve probably heard (or heard someone reference it):

“19Do not lay up for ourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.” -Matthew 6:19-20 [ESV]

i have a choice in how i spend my time. i can choose activities that lead to greater reward here, right now—facebook, words with friends, tv, sleep to name a few of my favorites—or i can choose activities that bring me eternal joy and satisfaction—reading God’s word, praying, having a deep conversation with my husband, being proactive about our future plans, study and work supp hard at passing the CPA the first time. i’m not saying that the things that bring me earthly reward are in and of themselves bad by any means. my problem is that i use those things as a distraction so i don’t have to focus on the things that will bring me ultimate joy, because those things i have to work harder at. what’s that saying? great sacrifice brings great reward (or something like that). the activities that bring me eternal joy require a greater commitment, but oh how sweet the reward will be!

verse 21 goes on to say: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

i want to treasure the things that bring me eternal joy. i want to long for the advancement of his Kingdom verses my own personal desires. i want every moment to matter. i’m tired of collecting earthly treasures that leave me empty in the end. Lord, fill me up…