Today started out pretty typical, I headed out to do my devotions at around seven this morning. I went out on the patio and hung out and really looked at God’s creation. It is so peaceful and wonderful out here. I know that once we get kids, it will not be as peaceful, but I also know that I can find stillness and quiet whenever I need it. I mean, I do live up in the mountains. There is peace everywhere. As I was sitting outside, one verse really caught my eye, “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:17-19. As I sat there, all I could think of was how big our God is and by looking at his creation around me, I could see how big he really is. And then I thought, he allowed us all to live so that we could experience things like “this.” How could he not have love for us if he allows us to experience so many great things? How could he not have love for us, if he is willing to share his creation with us? How could he not have love for us, if he let us live? I have been experiencing his love out here, through people, through his creation, and for my longing for getting to know him more.
After we had breakfast, I headed to the office to do some work. At first, I started to get a little bit upset with the fact that I was going blank on what to do. I just had a writer’s block every time I tried to think of something and try to write something. However, I finally got on a roll and got it going. At about ten, there was a definite need for a break as we had a “staff appreciation” break. We got some great coffee, bagels, strawberries, and of course…donuts. I might say, that it was the best break that I have had in a long time. However, after about forty minutes, it was time to get back to work. Today ended up being a pretty successful day with working on things. I got all my outlines done for lessons and found skits/activities that I needed for different lessons. All I need to finish now for this week is figure out decorations and start working on devotionals. We’ll see how that all pans out.
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