When I read the subject for this week, "What’s a typical day in your life like right now? How can you see God’s hand in the middle of the “small” and ordinary too?" I wasn't too sure this would be very exciting to read. I am retired and my days are always different. My husband is not well and my body seems to have a mind of it's own. Anyway I will give you a small window into a sampling of my day.
I like to get up early, as that is when I feel the best, and sit down with my cup of chai tea and my computer. I check out my email and daily devotions that I subscribe to. It is still dark, and at this time of year a bit chilly. I empty my mailbox and then sit and write a letter to God. I have found through the years that for me to pray out loud or in my head the thoughts of the day, of yesterday, rattle so loudly that I can't think, so to be able to concentrate I need to write things down. I feel like I am writing to a loved one that is away on a trip. I tell Him everything that is on my mind and how terribly much I love him. Then I do my Bible study lessons, it is either a Beth Moore study that I am involved in or the book of Psalms that I am finishing up, or reading the book of John.
It's time to try to wake my husband, he always asks for just 1/2 hour more.
We share breakfast and then decide what we will do for today. We have a Skype call with friends from Kurdistan today so we are looking forward to that. We may go out on a small expedition of our new area and see what we can find. {we have recently moved to be near our daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters.} Perhaps we will go and visit them today. You just never know. What great freedom!
We will spend time together and that is the best thing of all, being with family.
We will probably end the day eating dinner together and watching a little TV or reading.
Fairly ordinary, but when I think of it it's the little things and the times that I feel God's presence so very close are exactly what life is all about. Spending time with the One that knows me better than anyone, being with the man of my dreams, sharing time with friends that had moved so very far away, seeing my beautiful daughter and her family, I realize that my life is full and so very blessed.
I enjoyed reading Your posts on a God-sized dream. My day is very similar to yours, a simple quiet life. Jesus favors the little children, and they play and sing and do a bit of homework... We can do the same. And most importantly, we can Love God. One thing I suggest, instead of trying to find your God-sized dream, choose one word to represent what changes you would like to make in your life this year. I chose "Trust", so this year I am working on trusting God more. Sometimes, we need to make a move in one direction, to get guidance in another. Don't give up, and enjoy your loving family!
ReplyDeleteAs I read your wonderful encouragement the work KNOW popped into my brain. It seems the perfect word. To KNOW God's will for the day, to KNOW God better, to KNOW how to please Him each moment of my day. Thank you for your sweet words!
DeleteGlad we are connected today by the God sized dream link-up, it is so good for my soul!
ReplyDeleteYour quiet mornings and time with God through writing inspire me. Life with an infant is anything but quiet and mind goes a million directions too. Thank you for showing the peace of Christ and the power of contentment in your life.
Blessings on all your relationships! -Rachel
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It is such a wonder to me to know there are so many young women out there that are God-sized dreamers. I wish as I was starting out the internet had been such a positive helpful tool. I pray the peace of God will fill your heart today Rachel!
DeleteOh the freedom you enjoy. The ability to go and do as God may move you is wonderful. Enjoy you day !!!!
ReplyDeleteThere is great freedom in our King Amy, I pray you enjoy His freedom also!
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