Tim's Texas Roadhouse, Blessed Liar, Proactivity

Yesterday
We had a relaxing day... First I went to pay the communications fee (phone & Internet) so that I could use the Internet to post to the blog. While I was out, I decided to see just how long the line was for train tickets - it was much too long and I was not dressed warmly enough to stand outside for a few hours. Plus, we found out that there is a travel agent where we can buy tickets. Didn't go there, but almost.

The remainder of the day was spent researching costs of things and preparing to buy an iPhone... which didn't happen. Then onto a date night with Jaime at Tim's Texas Roadhouse. We ate beef brisket sandwiches! Then we played darts.

We came home and after researching some other things we went to bed. I dreamed about driving with the a family from Amherst... the kids (still quite young - like 7 & 10 years old) were in control of the car. There was a car/train wreck up ahead. It was crazy. There were so many random people from my past. I was in the car, about to get in the driver's seat, cause the dad abandoned it, allowing the children to take turns trying to drive the car.

The Daily Bible - Genesis 25-26
Abraham marries Keturah, they have six sons, seven grandsons, and three great-grandsons at the time of Abraham's death. The twins Esau and Jacob are born to Isaac. Esau's birthright is sold to Jacob for a bowl of stew. Isaac imitates his father in lies and wells, and God blesses him all the more.

Why does God bless him? Because he is the son of Abraham? Not because he is a liar, that is for sure, but why doesn't God rebuke them more openly about this sin?

Boundaries in Marriage - Applying the Ten Laws of Boundaries to Marriage
Law #7: The Law of Proactivity
Proactivity is taking actions to solve problems based on your values, wants, and needs.
1. Reactive boundaries are a necessary part of growth and marriage.
2. Reactive boundaries are not sufficient for growth.
3. Proactive boundaries maintain love, freedom, and reality in marriage.

Here reactive boundaries are understood to be immature, because they are simply reacting and not always positively to the situation. Often a reactive boundary is the result of a screaming match, some complaint, etc. These obviously will not make for a great marriage. Proactive boundaries are set in place because of reactive boundaries, yet with more love, less bitterness, and a decidedly straightforward plan for both parties to be able to be more mature through the process.

Prayer
God when I try to describe you I feel at a lose for words. I want to say how amazing you are, so much bigger than my mind can comprehend, so much more loving. I feel humbled in your presence. Thank you for using me, working in me, and through me. Lord help me to focus on your character, ideas, and plans. Give me faith to trust you more and follow you more each day.