2 confessions from an analytical romantic and my new choice

Let me start with the confessions:

1. I think that "Once" is my new favorite movie. Absolutely loved it. In a future post I will be outlining precisely why, but not now. For now just know, I love that movie and have watched it once a day for the last three days. Love it.

2. I bought Bethany Dillon's cd "Imagination" today. I didn't just buy it, I have it on repeat. It's a gem.

Now my new choice:
I choose joy. I choose to exercise command over my emotions. I choose to remain vulnerable but steadfast; invested but not stressed; aware of conflict but seeking peace; emotional but without situational carry over; eyes open but mouth more closed; engaged in paradox but antithetical to hypocrisy; thoughtful but lighthearted; professing Christ and claiming Him for myself. Yes, I choose joy. I am "Not Yet" mature in my emotions and discretion, but I'm coming. I am "Not Yet" full of joy but I'm on my way.

"Hallelujah, Hallelujah. Whatever's in front of me I'll choose to sing Hallelujah" - Bethany Dillon

Joyful,
M