This is going to be an odd entry. I just realized that it is very easy and fun to write about emotion (or emotionally), so I’m going to, just for fun. Maybe it’ll give you an idea of my priorities.

ELATION
Elation is seeing a 96% written at the top of your algebra.
Elation is realizing that tomorrow is sleep-in day.
Elation is being asked to teach a song or mirror a chorus.
Elation is seeing or talking to a friend whom you haven’t contacted in a long time.
Elation is getting that one idea that you need to finish the chapter or paragraph or sentence.

AGONY
Agony is seeing/hearing your family fighting or using harsh words.
Agony is knowing that you’ve let a close friend down.
Agony is saying goodbye.
Agony is not being able to help someone who is in trouble.
Agony is knowing that you’ve been a bad example.

ENCOURAGING
Encouraging is hearing, "That’s just what I needed to hear."
Encouraging is being told you are special.
Encouraging is being able to encourage others.
Encouraging is seeing the answer to a prayer.
Encouraging is the Word of God.

DISAPPOINTING
Disappointing is missing church.
Disappointing is not getting that big part (hey, at least I’m honest!).
Disappointing is seeing a 74% written at the top of your algebra.
Disappointing is not being able to identify.
Disappointing is getting 2^nd place.

I’m going to bed now. I have to get up early to go to my first Chinese lesson. Hopefully now you have a better idea of what matters to me.

Thanks, God, for emotions. Admittedly, they can get a bit annoying at times, but I am so appreciative that I have them and am able to express how I feel. Thanks for being with me as I try to keep my emotions in check and know when to let them out. And thanks for understanding. That’s really cool.

Your kid, Mime4Jesus