Shower It Down

"You heavens above, rain down righteousness; let the clouds shower it down. Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up, let righteousness grow with it; I, the Lord, have created it." Isaiah 45:8

This verse painted such a beautiful picture. I wanted to remember it, and make it a prayer---a prayer for me and for the world.

Another Full Day

I have really wanted to use this blog to record my thoughts and ideas, but I am finding it so hard to get an opportunity to sit down. My days are filled with wonderful things (a newborn baby, travel to an out-of-town field trip, sharing with my ladies), but I still have so many things that are not wonderful like the kitchen, the laundry, the bathrooms....

Just typing this makes me want to close my eyes and forget it is all still there to do---so I think I will! Good night!

Stand Firm in Your Faith

"If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all." (Isaiah 7:9b)

Lord, help me to stand firm in what you have promised and what I know is true!

Busy, Busy, Busy

What a busy weekend! It started with a 4 hour park day which was wonderful, but a little hot; then, we transitioned into an evening birthday party. We got up on Saturday morning and started with another 4 hour outdoor activity---soccer! I then helped my sister with her baby registry and came home that evening to prepare for today.

Today has been absolutely wonderful! I was up early and went to church to set up the information for our homeschool small group. I was given the opportunity to lead the choir in a warmup before service, and the worship was energizing! I came out to see that 6 new families had signed up for our group---how exciting! I just kept on meeting new families, and it was very encouraging to see God's leading.

After church I was able to meet my parents for lunch and we had a wonderful time of sharing. Then, I went to the grocery store. When I arrived home, my husband and I (and our ladies) majorly cleaned the cars. I forgot dinner, and now I see that it is already bedtime.

Thank you Lord for busy times that are productive and fulfilling. Help me to relax in the busy times and see Your hand in my activities.

A New Day

"He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God." Psalm 50:23

As I strive to start my day with God's Word, I am encouraged to thank God for what He has done and prepare the way for Him to continue to work in my life. I want to know His salvation! I need it, and my family needs it.

Start of the Day

Today has been very weird. I woke up excited about fixing breakfast for my family. I actually started the bacon! Than, I checked my email and realized that I had a doctor's appointment and needed to be out the door in 15 minutes. It was crazy!

I think that is what messed with the rest of my day. I finished my most important "to do's" but I felt tired and even a little depressed that my day did not go the way I pictured it at 7 o'clock this morning.

I am trying to get myself in somewhat of a better mood. I played Monopoly Jr. and Dominoes with my little ladies. I ate two brownies; yes, that made my mood worse after I realized what I had done! I guess I just need to let the day go, but I want to know that I accomplished something.

I will tell you the one thing that I missed---my morning Bible time. Isn't that strange that such a simple thing could affect my day? I guess it is another reminder that I cannot be successful without the Word and my time with the Lord---no matter how simple it may be.

Hopefully, I will not make the same mistakes tomorrow!

Let's Try This!

Wow, our world is changing so quickly. I am excited about the opportunity to put my thoughts and ideas down where others can see.