I'm reading brother Lawrence lately...so helpful in a world of potty training, heart training, menial tasks, life-altering family decisions, and stumbling...oh, so helpful...
"Whatever we do, even if we are reading the Word or praying, we should stop for a few minutes -as often as possible- to praise God from the depths of our hearts, to enjoy him there in secret. Since we believe that God is always with us, no matter what we may be doing, why shouldn't we stop for awhile to adore Him, to praise Him, to petition Him, to offer Him our hearts, and to thank him?What could please God more than to leave the cares of the world temporarily in order to worship Him in our spirits? These momentary retreats serve to free us from our selfishness, which can only exist in the world. In short, we cannot show our loyalty to God more than by renouncing our worldly selves as much as a thousand times a day to enjoy even a single moment with Him.
This doesn't mean we must ignore the duties of the world forever; that would be impossible. Let prudence be our guide. However, I do believe that it is a common mistake of Spirit-filled people not to leave the cares of the world periodically to praise God in their spirits and to rest in the peace of His divine presence for a few moments."
-brother Lawrence, the practice of the presence of God
continuous gratitudes...
a new glue stick
wild turkey in my backyard
mismatched socks on 3-yr-old feet
lots of potatoes to fill up little tummies
rough boy being secretly sweet with cat
three mud-laden dishes with spoon
quiet smiles after angry outbursts
date night
hand holding over a meal
sharing popcorn
a long, long attic of play
advice from a crown of splendor
deep chamomile sleep
hand holding over a meal
sharing popcorn
a long, long attic of play
advice from a crown of splendor
deep chamomile sleep
