A Neat Idea for the Weekend

Well, it's Friday again. Time to look ahead to the weekend and consider what you want to do with the next two days. So what are your plans? As you ponder this question, could i interest you in a challenge? Now before you answer i'd like to ask you to check out the latest post at "Be Still". You will find the link in the column to your right. Michelle has a really good idea, don't you think? As soon as i read about it i felt i needed to share with as many others as possible and that is what i am doing now. I cannot wait to hear who accepts this challenge and to hear what the results will be for each of you. Thanks, Michelle, for sharing your idea with us!

What the Sunrise Taught me

I have a very busy weekend ahead. Rachel's slumber party is tonight, we are going to a picnic tomorrow afternoon, friends are coming by tomorrow evening and family will be visiting on Sunday. Though i am looking forward to the times of fellowship with friends and family i am also intimidated by my "to do" list for the coming days. This morning as i was going over my mental checklist and pouring my heart out to God i noticed an orange glow coming from behind me. I turned to see the sun rising above the hill down the road from the house. Though it only took a couple of minutes to rise above the hill and the trees there was never a moment where it seemed rushed. My eyes were on the sun that whole time but before i knew it it was illuminating the sky. In this moment i was assured that the same caring Creator who orchestrates the sun's ascension in the morning also lovingly directs my steps throughout the days. That knowledge fills me with such peace as i once again review my to do list and anticipate the weekend ahead.