I wasn't looking forward to today. Sure, it is busy with homeschooling two children and going to Awanas tonight, but nothing bad is happening. It's just a Monday. A Monday after a four day weekend.
So once again, I found myself praying for the Lord to get me through today. And you know what? He is faithful. Today is shaping up to be a pretty good day.
Of course, I would much rather Dan still be home from work, still eating a feast prepared by others, still playing games with good friends, still sleeping in, and still taking a break from teaching.
But that would not be real life. The majority of real life is entrenched in daily routines. Routines that include Mondays and waking up before 8:00am.
This Thanksgiving it was easy to thank God for the blessings in my life. Hello! It was Thanksgiving! I couldn't turn on the radio, read a blog, or talk to family without hearing about thankfulness. I think I finally got the lesson God was trying to reteach me.
Be Thankful for everything and in all circumstances. (Remember I Thess. 5:16-18)?
I'm just wondering if I'll remember that lesson in the real life day to day routines. I pray so.
And FYI - I missed my Bible/Prayer time on Thanksgiving day, but other than that, God is faithfuly waking me up early every M-F so far!
Interaction:
What is your daily (or weekly) routine look like?
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What would you like to see on this blog that would benefit you?
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ReplyDeleteI really don't have a routine. At all. My work schedule changes week to week, sometimes I work Saturdays, some days I run (but not every), some days I go to the market/store... each day is a new can of worms!
J. et K.
ReplyDeletehmmmmm,
No schedule was starting to sound refreshing.... until you mentioned a can of worms ;)
I find even though routine can be monotinous, it is nice being able to predict what I can get done and when.
Do you find your "no routine" routine ;) refreshing or do you wish for more predictability?
Here it goes...
ReplyDeleteSunday
Church/Sunday school
Family Jesus Time
Relaxing together
Monday
Preschool with Audrey
Step Aerobics
Tuesday
BSF Leader's meeting
Library Day (mini Monets, music & movement, storytime)
Matt at BSF in evening
Wednesday
BSF day
Lift weights at gym
Thursday
Preschool with Audrey
Friday
Playgroup
Step Aerobics at gym
Saturday
Kickboxing at gym (if I wake up on time :)
Cleaning is done here and there on various days (some jobs skipped for a week or 2!)
I think that is my usual schedule during the school year.
Wow, Joelle!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you took kickboxing! I guess I shouldn't tease you so much anymore! ;)