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Well, today is the first day of a 40 day journey for me.  I’m reading the Purpose Driven Life with Rei’s church, so i thought I would do some pondering on my blog.

The Purpose Driven Life is a “book (that) will help you understand why you are alive and God’s amazing plan for you – both here and now, and for eternity”.  Every day you have passage to read, a topic to think about, a memory verse and a question.

Today – “Everything got started in him (God), and finds it purpose in him” Colossians 1:16b

It’s not about me. – Yes, I know this.  But thinking about it further, sure I know on an intellectual level that its about God, but I think I forget this.  I focus on things for me.  Like wanting to go to Japan on that exchange.  I really prayed hard for that, (well, hard for me) and I didnt get it.  I can accept that it isnt part of God’s plan for me, but i still want to go.  I suppose what I lack is putting the knowledge into practice.  Ask not God can do for you, but what you can do for God.  I dont think I do this often enough.  I think I need to listen to God more. oh yay! that means quiet time!

So, no more me me me me me me me.

This is going to take sometime.

“Inspite of all the advertising around me, how can I remind myself that life is really about living for God, not myself?” – hmmmmm, good question.  I suppose that noticing God more often would be a good start.  I like to sit back and enjoy where i am, but it would help to be thankful to God for what gives me enjoyment. (I like the gardens in the city – they are beautiful!)  Think of God first?  That’s going to take practice.  I’ll start wearing my WWJD wristband thing again, that’s always a good reminder.