"Blowing toward the south, then turning toward the north, the wind continues swirling along, and on its ciruclar courses the wind returns." Ecc. 1:6
This morning it seems my scripture reading truely coincides with this day. The wind seems to bring with it a marked change, a stirring outside of seasons and inside my heart as well. I'm realizing that yet another birthday's approach means I am further into this adventure, yet I long to be "further up and further in" pressing on toward the mark of the high calling. (perhaps it's sacrilege to quote Lewis and scripture in the same sentence.) So much of my task is still incomplete. I long to do things and yet like Paul I don't. Often I am aware of my own lack of wisdom-you would think after this many years and children I would have gained SOMETHING yet like Solomon I could say..."in much wisdom there is much grief and increasing knowledge results in increasing pain." 1:18 This dust I am made of is quite frail (just brushing my teeth last night caused a chip in one). And wisdom makes me more aware of how often I fall short. So today is a good day to begin to make gratefulness a habit. Choosing to dwell in praise rather than pity. My goal will be to join those who are listing 1,000 just a few each day. Try it. I believe it will change us, one praise at a time. The button is in my side column.
#1 seasons of life
#2 He continues to work despite my frailties
#3 He preserves and protects...Josiah's head injury
#4 quiet mornings for meditation
#5 wind dried laundry
#6 work appointed by the master..dishes, sweeping, cooking
#7 children's faces reflecting His love
#8 a school community gathered in prayer
#9 one who cares to know my daily struggle
#10 head and hands to record
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