Preparation

I think that with just about anything...one needs to be prepared in order to succeed.
 
I prepare for my day by thinking about all of the requirements that I may have ahead of me.
I prepare for a PT test by going out to the shed 3 days a week and running on the treadmill.
I prepare myself for a husband by learning about needs that men have and why they do certain things that they do...I also prepare myself by learning about my sin and trying to change so that it will make my future husband's life and my future kids' lives easier one day.
I prepare for kids by reading parenting books and trying to be around different ages younger than me so I can learn about their different stages of life.
I prepare for financial difficulties in life by putting a little money to the side each month in an emergency fund.
I prepare for spiritual battles by seeking God when times are good so that when times are bad I have what I need to see through Satan's crap that causes unbelief.

  God prepares our hearts if we're reaching out to Him, for eternal life with Him in Heaven.

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven" Ecc. 3:1

I am in a season of preparation. I hope that God shows me what I can do to prepare as fully as possible for times ahead.  I will do my part and trust Him with the rest.

Right now, I am preparing by working to pay off my debt, trying to rebuild broken relationships with family and trying to understand where I am weak in my faith so that I can be a stronger example of love to people around me.