It's a wonderful morning out on the porch! It's foggy
but a little cool and the sound of the water dripping off the house from last
night's downpour is so soothing. I look across the field where the soybeans are
growing and there's that slight haze lying ever-so-gently on top of the crops.
Birds are chirping and the small tree beside my rocking chair makes me happy as
the leaves dance in the gentle breeze. Oh, it's so peaceful and in this
rat-race of a world we live in, peaceful mornings are treasured and good for
the soul.
I'm always the early riser. I've tried sleeping late
but it just won't happen. 6:30 is about as late as it can get for me even this
summer when I had the opportunity to sleep late. My plan was to stay in bed and
just continue watching my sweet husband sleep. After quite a bit of travel over
the last month, his presence is treasured and my heart beats a little faster
just looking at his precious face. So, this morning I was just enjoying Matt's
presence and thanking God for this amazing man beside me. But, Louie, our
faithful dog, decided he wanted to be an early riser this morning and needed to
go out. So, off we went!
I made my way here to the porch. You know how it
goes....Bible, coffee and dog lying at my feet. As I sit here, I talk with my
Father over the things on my heart. Sure there are burdens and I lay them at
His feet but there are also many many blessings to give Him praise for. I thank
Him for being my portion. In times of waiting, as we are in a few things, I
praise Him for filling me up and continue asking Him for contentment in
situations and seasons that we are in. I don't want to be discontent. Even in
the difficult areas of life, there is so much to learn and grow from. God
doesn't waste our times of trial or waiting. When we turn our trust and faith
to Him and Him only, those times strengthen us and prepare us for the next
season of life. Even in the midst of these times, I will praise Him louder and
stronger! I thank him for answered prayers! He hears and He answers in His time
and for our good! It's a blessed day!
I will continue to sit and rock in my chair for a
while! I will turn on some music and sing praises to God. (I will just wait
until a better hour of the morning so I don't bother the neighbors with my
praise. Lol!) But then I'll enter my home again and pull out the griddle and
cook a big breakfast for my people. My people! Thank you, Lord!! What a
blessing to serve them and love on them!
I pray you have a blessed Saturday and enjoy a long
3-day weekend. Whatever you do, wherever you go; praise the One who is worthy!
Yes, Precious Lord, I will count my blessings and give
YOU praise for it ALL!!
"I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my
God as long as I live."
Psalm 146:2 (NIV)
