Morning

 Today is a morning when I should, could

be scurrying about

sweeping, mopping, vacuuming

and I will.

But for now I sit calm, quiet,

drawing in peace that will be in and with me throughout the day.

His beauty. His gifts. 

A prayer that I will serve Him and those I love

as I wash dishes, fold laundry, clean the house, prepare a lesson for Sunday School.

A prayer for joy, His joy, that is already poured out, overflowing in me, that I can now pour out and give away to others. A prayer of thanks for this true joy and peace that only ever flows from Him and transforms me. A prayer of thanks for

21. Stories of true love and sacrifice typed out by beautiful hearts

22. Warm tears on my face

23. Provision, unending provision, the ability to continue on when by all earthly means the cup should have run dry  long ago

24. Growth in our marriage

25. The incredible gift God has given me of a man tender, wise, strong, who puts serving God first regardless of the cost, who loves (agape) me far more than I ever imagined any human would or could

26. Learning how to work, how to love others there

27.  Seeing a friend grow in love for others

28. Family near and far

29. That my girls at church will and are growing with the growth that is from God (Colossians 2:19)

30. A cat who catches our tiny mouse invaders

31. A puppy who has grown every time I turn around

32. Heat in our home on the coldest days, even more affordable with our new heater

33. A sweet neighbor to cook and share recipes with

34. The daily conundrum of making the perfect pot of coffee, which is yet to be

35. A newfound delight in cooking for others

36. A sister (my only) coming for six days!

I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of Your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.

Psalm 9:1-2