So, when I was in Oman on exchange two years ago, my mom found this beautiful travel journal that had daily quotes as well as Bible verses. The journal was so cool, that she bought it for me with the intention of mailing it...well, we all know how that goes so let's not hold it against her ;-)
Fast forward two years and I'm at it again--traveling that it :-) However, earlier this year...in February I think...I decided to start journaling again. I've filled up two journals since then and am now putting that beautiful travel journal to very good use. So, it actually worked out better that I have it with me now rather than in Oman where I'm sure I would've tried to journal faithfully and undoubtedly failed :-)
The quotes and Bible verses sometimes make my day as they are often encouraging, comforting, and often offer a little motivation which is always nice :-) So, since the majority of my reading audience are also travel junkies, I thought I'd share with you my ten favorites in no particular order :-)
1. Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail--T. S. Eliot
2. I am guiding you in the way of wisdom and I am leading you on the right path--Proverbs 4:11
3. There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it--Mary Wilson Little
4. God will not send us out on any journey for which He does not equip us well.--Alexander Maclaren
5. Our days are identical suitcases--all the same size--but some people can pack more into them than others--Bits & Pieces
6.Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.--Proverbs 3:5-6
7. When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money--Susan Heller
8. At every crossroad, follow your dream. It is courageous to let your heart lead the way.--Thomas Leland
9. In the long run, the pessimist may be proved to be right, but the optimist has a better time on the trip--Daniel L. Reardon
10. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,--Hebrews 11:1
Fast forward two years and I'm at it again--traveling that it :-) However, earlier this year...in February I think...I decided to start journaling again. I've filled up two journals since then and am now putting that beautiful travel journal to very good use. So, it actually worked out better that I have it with me now rather than in Oman where I'm sure I would've tried to journal faithfully and undoubtedly failed :-)
The quotes and Bible verses sometimes make my day as they are often encouraging, comforting, and often offer a little motivation which is always nice :-) So, since the majority of my reading audience are also travel junkies, I thought I'd share with you my ten favorites in no particular order :-)
1. Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail--T. S. Eliot
2. I am guiding you in the way of wisdom and I am leading you on the right path--Proverbs 4:11
3. There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it--Mary Wilson Little
4. God will not send us out on any journey for which He does not equip us well.--Alexander Maclaren
5. Our days are identical suitcases--all the same size--but some people can pack more into them than others--Bits & Pieces
6.Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.--Proverbs 3:5-6
7. When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money--Susan Heller
8. At every crossroad, follow your dream. It is courageous to let your heart lead the way.--Thomas Leland
9. In the long run, the pessimist may be proved to be right, but the optimist has a better time on the trip--Daniel L. Reardon
10. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,--Hebrews 11:1
Hey Julianne! This is Mary--I work with your mom from the SF office. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I am enjoying your blog so much! You are a great writer, and I love hearing about your adventures. I have you linked in my sidebar so I can follow along with all the fun stuff you are doing. This journal sounds awesome by the way! You will LOVE that you journaled during this time. I love looking back on my journals from HS and college and remembering all the fun stuff that happened. Thanks for sharing, and hope you keep having a great time in Germany! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Julianne, how I love reading your journal. I just can't wait for the next chapter. As you learn to walk with God and hear His voice, He is able to bring up issues and directions in your heart. As David said in Psalm 23, He leads us away, to a quiet place, to restore our soul.
ReplyDeleteLove you, and God continue to keep you, and guide you each day.
Grammy