The Gift of Preparation

Over the past week, the family has been steadily making strides with our debt-payoff plan and our family business (more details to come soon!). All of the steps we've been taking have taught me life lessons about preparation. I don't want to take this season for granted even though it seems like it never ends. The reality is that life is always preparing us for something. It's is important, however, to value what happens in the preparation stage. Characters are molded and defined. Even hidden agendas can become visible. This stage allows us to receive exactly what we earned or prepared ourselves to receive.

Preparation requires two mature characteristics: patience and persistence. Both of which have tested me this week. We had unplanned malfunction with our car. Because we prepared ourselves financially we could afford to get it fixed. The true test came in the midst of it all. In the past, I would have worried (even if the money was available) through the whole ordeal but I was prepared with a word just last Friday. Peace be still. That command was given to me through my husband last week before the car situation. So, on Monday when we turned the key and nothing happened after 15 minutes I just told my peace to be still. The word and the lesson enabled me to practice patience and to live the word persistently until the storm ended (when the repairs were done and paid in full...1 hr ago).

Now, I have a better appreciation for being prepared because this lesson taught me that I am preparing to receive PEACE in all it's forms. What are you preparing for and what is life preparing you for? Either way, you better get ready!

TWS

I am so excited! It's the one year anniversary of our family ministry! In recognition of our anniversary, we've decided to launch our newest blog mywrightsolutions. This blog takes our voices and combines them to focus on spiritual issues such as Stewardship, Ministry, Marriage Enrichment and truly living a healthy, Christ-centered lifestyle. Mywrightsolutions is the online media hub for The Wright Solutions (TWS) the parent company we have formed to house these outlets and others we will bring to you in the future.

Enjoy the tips, articles and resources put together from the TWS family, but most importantly tell us what you think! We look forward to hearing your ideas and feedback!

Out of Sight Not Mind

It's been too long. Honestly, I had writers block. There were a lot of topics I thought about covering and then never dedicated the time. Meanwhile here's the update:

1) Physically. I am still working out and loosing inches but still plateauing on the scale. At first I was pretty worried/annoyed but now I realize to do things well I need to give up the pressure I was putting on the # of lbs and focus on the the lifestyle changes I am making. The scale will catch up to my mentality.

2) Financially. If you're not already, check out my husbands blog for an update on the true PROGRESS we are making. We've paid our share of stupid tax but we're moving forward nicely to becoming debt free (we're 1/3 of the way done)!!!

3) Spiritually. A genuine relationship with Christ has been a focus of mine since the new year. I am a born again believer whose known and loved the Lord. In 2008, however, I'm dedicating more time to seeking His face versus his hand...if you know what I mean. We all do it, but in 2007 when he favored me in so many ways it humbled me to question how well I know Him through it all. Through one of His manservant's I was reminded that He will never leave me yet I have to permit Him into my life. (Yeah you know I'm blogging on this one soon!) Needless to say, He has renewed me multiple times daily. I AM HIS AND HE IS MINE.

In all of these areas and more my life is becoming more balanced. I look forward to share more with you on how it's been accomplished....stay tuned to a sister blog from TWS. Oh, not sure what that is? See you on 07.07.08.

My name is Mrs. Wright and I'm a blogaholic

Where did the blog come from (please no one reply, I'm being rhetorical)?

I have found myself looking at two to three of them daily (which I'm sure is nothing). Personally, I think it's replacing my old magazine-junkie habit. I can read and react to a lot of people's opinions without holding onto the magazine itself for years and years never wanting to throw it away.

It's interesting how they emerged from seemingly no where, but now are EVERYWHERE. Most friends I know are either reading them daily or writing them. The interesting thing about blogs is that it introduces you to someones thought pattern that you may never learn even if you spent a long weekend with them. It's like your being introduced to that "private" self that we all have. The comments that we think but don't dare say are (sometimes) tactfully phrased into a philosophical discussion. Sometimes the topics are deep and insightful while other times they are so pointless you have to wonder how long it took the person to think that thought.

My point is this....if you think you know someone ask them if they write for or a read blog then find out which one. The answers will surely prove more interesting than this post but are sure to surprise you.