---Seek The Kingdom of God / Christ Jesus Loves You So Much! ~~
---But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." --[Matthew 6:33 / ESV) --
---A storm brought us together. Lonny and I huddled in the living room with our sons The power was out, and the younger boys were restless. Their flashlights threw beams of light.
"Let's make shadow animals," one boy said. That lasted ten minutes. "I know," another son said, "Let's sing 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat' in a round." He started singing, and the brothers joined in. Lonny and I came in at the end, and our choruses melded together every time.
"See," my husband whispered," we can't stay apart. We meet even in a song."
I pressed into his arms, on our old sofa, in our home filled to the brim with boys. Just a few moments together made understand that we'd been missing out.
It can be the same with God. I have every intention of beginning each day with Him. I have a special chair. My Bible is page-marked. But sometimes I hit the snooze button. Or I wake and want to tackle dirty dishes from the night before.
It's when I go back that I understand how I've missed God. His Word becomes the heartbeat that draws me in, and I'm content and filled, settled and stilled. Focused time in His presence is the sustaining grace I need.
Lonny's arms stayed strong around me, and we waited out the storm. One of our five sons found a favorite book and read out loud. I I tried, but I couldn't follow. I was lost in God's steafast love. He will never leave me (us) or leave us. Thank You, Lord, I can talk to You 24/7's. I love You, my Rock and my Redeemer.~~
-"Lord, may time alone with You be something I can't do without. Help me, Lord to keep my eyes and thoughts on You. In Jesus Name."
