Smiles

My messy little eater!
It's a sunshiney day here today.

The snow (the piles and piles and piles of snow) is melting, there is slush on the roads and driveways. I ran across the street to check the mail WITHOUT a jacket (and hat, mitts, neckwarmer, snowpants and boots).

A pot of chilli is simmering on the stove, there are pork chops in the fridge, waiting to get cooked, the children are napping and I, well, I am praising God that His mercies are new every morning.

This week has been filled with blessings. Tuesday I got a full hour to sit and read and be still. It was much needed and I felt SO much better after spending that time in the Word. It still makes my head spin when I realize how easy it is to shift perspective when I am looking outward at Him, rather than inward.

I have been travelling through the Psalms lately. I like them and I find that they are a good place to start when I have been away for too long. What an incredible reminder of all God is capable of and, of who God is.

I have also started journaling my prayers for my kids. I have gotten them each their own notebook and I sit and write out the prayers I am praying for them. I've done this for years for me (I find I am less distractable when I write) and figured it was time to start with the kids.

Hopefully your day is filled with sunshine and warmth!