What a week. And when I thought about it, nothing other than the direction of God could make it a week.

You see, the rotation of the earth makes a 24 hour period, roughly.
The rotation of the moon determines the seasons, and inherently the weather too.
And the position around the sun determines the year.

But nothing, other than the majesty of God's literal 6 day creation, with the 7th mandated for rest, makes up a week.

That was pretty mind blowing to me. Seeing how every person is without excuse, because of the calendar...which also makes me laugh that there wouldn't be atheists if there weren't a God.

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Anyway.
Work has been pretty rough lately, mentally. I feel under appreciated at times. It's good to be with Mike though. He balances me out to know that I have a good, loyal brother working with me all day. I just want to make more money, and buy a house. It's really trying on my patience, but I certainly don't feel entitled to anything. And after all the crap happens and I leave work every day, I draw out a deep sigh and thank God for his provision.

This week I start back up in the gauntlet known as school. This will be painful, I think. Working full time, plus two classes. It's a necessary evil, but I need to finish strong. This shouldn't be a problem, except that SLCC has messed up my loans yet again, so now this is going to be out of pocket. I know it would be amazing if I didn't have to work and could just bust out school in two years and get my bachelors degree. I would sail, soar and be the best student you ever saw...but then I pinch myself to wake up from daydreaming about walking from class to class at the U, and good study time with Sigur Ros or Band of Horses playing on my iPod. That wont happen, unless $100,000 falls into my lap. Because at that point, I might as well get an MBA.

(This is a paradox, I see. I want to work hard, make money and buy a house. I also want to not work, go to school full time [like 20 CH] and get it done with. But more importantly is my relationship with Christ, ministry and discipling others. And last time I checked, yup, I still want to get married and have babies and plant a church one day. Well...shoot.)

God directs, I have to listen more intently.