who walk in the light
I like Mondays. On Mondays, I observe a day of rest. I call it my extra Sabbath. On Sundays, my husband and I serve and worship at our church. And I often take a nap in the afternoon.
But resting on Mondays is different. I don’t schedule any outside appointments. I don’t have to rush anywhere. I can linger with my coffee. I let go of agendas and I do my best to listen. There is no hurry to leave the presence of God. I read, journal, listen and pray to my heart’s content.
This particular Monday, I am enjoying time on our porch swing on a warm, balmy winter day. The sun is shining, the birds are calling each other with warbles and whistles and chirps and trills.
Sometimes, I go back and read over my journal to gain insight. To see what light has been poured out through my pen. I notice what God and I have been dialoguing over the past several weeks. Since I had the leisure to do so today, I thumbed through my journal, highlighting the glimpses of a theme or a direction. Path, desire and want were common words. Also hope, blessing and love. Here are some quotes and musings that resonated with me today. I hope they are a sweet balm of warmth on this wintry Monday.
Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.
(1 John 5:21 NLT)
I too love to review prayers and focuses of verses over months and years. It's a review of our journey thru live with the Lover of our Souls. Thanks for sharing, Kel!Love,Rachelle
Kel,thanks for this glimpse into your day,your heart, your life.I'm reading I John now, too, noticing how many times he says, "I write to you little children…."We are His kids. Yes.
"They will know you by the love you have for one another." Thanks for showing the world who you are and His love for your brothers and sisters. It appears you've stolen my balmy Arizona weather…. It's cold and rainy here! Dont' see that too often around here… Enjoy.
Thanks for stopping by Rachelle…I love when you share your musings in writing…we need to get you back here for a guest post again 🙂
Love being a child of God! His love is so lavish!
Thanks for the encouragement,Floyd. Hopefully your warm weather will return soon. The cold is back here. But no matter the weather God's love always keeps us safe and secure!