I want to remember these days and nights, not because this is who I am or where my identity lies. I am so thankful I live for more than anything this world has to offer and even the blessings I have received from Him. Rather, I have become accustomed to living very much in the present. Maybe it's the season of life. It sure is a busy one and demanding and today carries enough weight of its own. I am finding myself truly and deeply thankful as I find it aids immensely in living in and out the very will of God for my life today. I woke up this morning and I had many things to do. Many things to be. Wife. Mother. Housekeeper. Cook. Sister. Friend. Bring kids here. Get hubby out the door. Get kids packed up for school out.
But what I'm challenged to remember first and foremost is that I awoke with yet another new day to sing of His glories and to live my life for Him, first as a daughter of the King. It just so happens to look like that through lots of poop, a messy house, hungry mouths to feed, fresh coffee to brew (not for myself) and little hearts who love and simply adore me, looking to me for their everything right now.
I only hope and pray this deep down in my core...
"Wherever you are, be all there! Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God."
Oh I believe it! Here I awoke! And what I awoke to. And now? I live it. What's even more beautiful? He gives the grace to do just that, because I know and trust He has called me to great and mighty things in Him.
The 50 lb bag of oats that has been sitting here now for over a month awaiting its proper place in the basement? I actually like what has become of it while I take from it every now and then within a couple step's reach.
Nights with this lively bunch.
Two boys who love to help peel anything. Garlic it is.
And lunch together just the two of them.
Dinner with my favorite people. Just missing the man of the house.
No dinner clean up for me these days. HALLELUJAH! I'll take this view instead!
First Friday school. And the cutest little slim/skinny jeans for Sophia. Her request.
