by Cathy Baker
A favorite Lamentations verse lies between one that speaks of broken teeth in gravel (v. 16) and sitting alone in silence (v. 28):
Because of the LORD’s great love, we are not consumed for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3: 22, 23
Let’s face it. Some mornings feel consumed by everything but God’s compassion yet there it is, every single morningโGod faithfulness covering our day.
I personally love mornings. Always have. Recently, though, I’ve felt discombobulated, like there’s too much trying to weave its way into my thinking, into my days. Perhaps the decluttering process I spoke of in last month’s post needs to begin in the heart as much as it does the corners of my house.
So, with this in mind, I’ll take every Monday in September to share ways we can begin to make over our mornings – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. [Due to Labor Day, my post will be on Wednesday instead of Monday.]
To get things started, what is one area in your home or life you would like to begin the decluttering process?
And don’t forget…
It’s not too late to enter the August giveaway!
One last thing I’m learning as we close out this month’s series: Based on the elaborate displays in Barnes and Noble we are never too old to color! If
you would like to enter the random drawing for this “adult” coloring
book on Joy by Valentina Harper, simply fill in the blank via the
comment section! Winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 9th.
you would like to enter the random drawing for this “adult” coloring
book on Joy by Valentina Harper, simply fill in the blank via the
comment section! Winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 9th.
One thing I’m currently learning is _________________________________________.
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Definitely my office! I have 2 desks with a file cabinet in between and I can't see the surface of any of them! I need to read that post on decluttering. Thanks Cathy.
I'm learning to try to focus on smaller chunks at a time. I am getting really overwhelmed with all the things I have going on and God is saying to me, "just take the next step and then the next." I can't look at it all at once or I will go crazy! Trust Him and just take on the next thing. I need to make over my mornings for sure and am excited about your September series.
That setting sounds all too familiar, Ellen. ๐ I hope you like the decluttering questions shared on my previous post. They've changed everything for me! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and share.
Hi Nicole! Such a delight having you stop by. ๐ I love your mind-set. It reminds me of the verse where God says His Word is a light unto our path. Much like the lantern we carry on night paths, it gives us all the light we need one step at a time. I look forward to sharing this journey with you!
Currently I (we) am learning about
life after kids and how faithful God is All the time…
My husband and I are learning to do the same. It's not an easy journey but you're so right…God is faithful…all the time.
(If you can email me via the sidebar (purple) button (envelope) on the blog, I can enter your name in the August drawing, if you're interested. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share!
I am learning to focus on one thing at a time. Takes practice and COURAGE.
I couldn't agree more, Marsha! Focusing on one thing at a time requires much patience as we practice, resulting in a steady courage that comes through determination. You're inspiring! ๐ Thanks so much for stopping by. ๐
I'm currently learning that life is in the details so I shouldn't get hung up on the big picture. ๐ and also that coloring books are tons of fun!
Ha! Coloring books ARE a ton of fun! ๐ I love what you're learning. Have you seen the new book, "Simply Tuesday" by Emily P. Freeman? I'm on the second chapter (she's one of my favorite authors!) and she's addressing the importance of our smallness. I think you'd love it.
Thanks for stopping by, Robyn! Good luck on the drawing.