Good morning, Scarlet.
I'm sitting here with Harriet on my lap, a hot cup of coffee, Malachy listening to the birds chirping outside. I know he's wishing he could have one for breakfast. The sun is out, but not too hot. The trees are moving ever so slightly. God has made a beautiful Sunday. I'm going to His House to thank him for it soon. I wish you were here to share it with us. I love you, Nana.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Guilty?
Heard this or read it recently; can't remember where.
If someone accused you of being a Christian; would there be enough evidence to convict you?
If someone accused you of being a Christian; would there be enough evidence to convict you?
24 Hours
Let me get this straight. God gives us 24 hours in a day. Actually we have a day, the Church came up with the calendar -- anyway.
We have 24 hours in a day to do what needs to be done. Why is it never finished? Why is more left on the list than gets marked off? Am I not planning well enough?
I don't think those are the right questions to be asking. Go back to the first sentence. God gives us 24 hours in a day. These are hours from God to do what? Since God is all-wise, then certainly 24 hours must be enough.
I think the right question should be - what does God want me to be doing in those 24 hours? What is his work for me today? The order - God - first and in all things; family & others second; me - last.
Well, that seems easy. Wake up, pray and go get the family started. STOP. God wants to be in all things. So, wake up, pray and bring God with me while I get the family started.
I know it's hard to remember to keep God always present when everything is going on. Surround yourself with things that remind you of Him, Our Lord, the Blessed Mother, saints, Heaven, whatever it takes. This is not idolatry (no offense to my Protestant friends). This is keeping your mind on things of where they should be.
Yeah. So, your house begins to look like a shrine - so what. If it keeps your mind on the things of Heaven, do what you must.
Now, yourself. When you have to chill; talk to Our Lord.
I'm going to make it a point that when I'm sewing or doing something "selfish" for myself; I'm going to listen to a good talk, listen to some Gregorian Chant; it soothes the soul. Whatever it takes I need to do this.
Got to run. God and I have a bathroom to clean.
We have 24 hours in a day to do what needs to be done. Why is it never finished? Why is more left on the list than gets marked off? Am I not planning well enough?
I don't think those are the right questions to be asking. Go back to the first sentence. God gives us 24 hours in a day. These are hours from God to do what? Since God is all-wise, then certainly 24 hours must be enough.
I think the right question should be - what does God want me to be doing in those 24 hours? What is his work for me today? The order - God - first and in all things; family & others second; me - last.
Well, that seems easy. Wake up, pray and go get the family started. STOP. God wants to be in all things. So, wake up, pray and bring God with me while I get the family started.
I know it's hard to remember to keep God always present when everything is going on. Surround yourself with things that remind you of Him, Our Lord, the Blessed Mother, saints, Heaven, whatever it takes. This is not idolatry (no offense to my Protestant friends). This is keeping your mind on things of where they should be.
Yeah. So, your house begins to look like a shrine - so what. If it keeps your mind on the things of Heaven, do what you must.
Now, yourself. When you have to chill; talk to Our Lord.
I'm going to make it a point that when I'm sewing or doing something "selfish" for myself; I'm going to listen to a good talk, listen to some Gregorian Chant; it soothes the soul. Whatever it takes I need to do this.
Got to run. God and I have a bathroom to clean.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Where Does the Time Go
June is here. Looking back since my last post I think of the things that have consumed my time; family, homeschooling, work, politics, gardening and the birds in said garden. God is with me. He's leading. I want to follow more closely but afraid of leaving others behind.
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