Amen to August!

The month started with a surprising opportunity to adjust my attitude, and it appears it will also end on a positive note.

Throughout the month, devotional readings have offered just the right words to keep me hopeful even when my actions weren't accomplishing my intentions.

As I've looked for a way to wrap up the month, some key words come to mind, all starting with the same initial as August:

Acceptance.
Authentic.
Admirable.
Artistic.
Appears.
Acknowledge.
Ask.
Action/act as if.
Assignment.
Abundance.
Also (as in: "This Too, Is God" -- it's worth looking up, along with "Simple Abundance").



And I can't resist including some Scriptures that have guided me:


"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -- think about such things." Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

^"Don’t be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you can figure out what God’s will is—what is good and pleasing and mature."  Romans 12:2

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)