The Ten Things I Like To Do

What are the ten things I like to do. I will list them from least important to most important. There are many things I like to do that are completely unimportant but are a regular part of my days and weeks, they can be enjoyed or left alone. Then there are other things that are important and can not be neglected.

1. The first thing that I like to do is soak in a warm tub on a rainy, cold day, in the winter, while listening to the rain on the roof.

2. The second thing I like to do is watch the kitty play with the dogs. The kitty gets up some steam and gallops across the floor to make a flying leap on one of the dogs noses. Then the dog chews and growls with friendly glee at the encounter.

3. The Third thing I like to do is sit at the window in the winter, with a hot cup of coffee and watch the snow fall.

4. The Fourth thing I like to do is call a friend on the phone and talk about our life experiences. Sharing joys, sorrows, and solutions. The solutions must be those that God desires not of human interpretation.

5. The Fifth thing I like to do is finish a large project, stand back and see the accomplishment, ponder the quality of the job and find better ways to do it next time, or make improvements on the finished product.

6. The Sixth thing I like to do is organize all the closets and cuboards in the house so that they are efficient and estetically pleasing.

7. The Seventh thing I like to do is paint the outside of buildings. I love to paint buildings. This opportunity only comes around every ten years or so, but what fun it is.

8. The Eighth thing I like to do is play with the dogs. The dogs are my friends and are always glad to see me and will follow me where ever I am going.

9. The Nineth thing I like to do is pray and read God's Word. This is last because it is the most important. The most enjoyable times for me have been when it was snowing outside, I had a cup of coffee or cocoa sitting on the window sill while talking to God and reading His Word. Nothing is more satisfying.

10. The Tenth thing I like to do is watch the workings of God in real life. I become excited when He has done something that I can see clearly that His hand was guiding it. I guess that's why I like watching the snow, or the leaves fall from the trees or the animals antics. These are all things He created and have given us to enjoy.

When I am working on the big project, I always do the hardest and longest part of the job first because, once it is done, all other things seem easy in comparison. I guess that's why when I am faced with a problem, I want to go to God first, because He sees the big picture that I can not see, and He has the big answer that I do not have. After talking to Him I have a sense of peace and joy no matter what the dilema or challenge.

There you have it.

Gwendolyn