one of those *inside* days.

The boys were both home yesterday and the weather was COLD; so much so, it would have been considered borderline abuse to send them out to play. Not that I wasn't tempted...

There is a lot going on in the lives that surround me. My hubby's aunt passed away unexpectedly, a 40-year-old friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, others are struggling with sick children and troubled marriages - it's enough to make my head spin! I desperately needed a refill and the Lord knowingly blessed me with a pocket of uninterrupted midday worship.

I grabbed my favorite CD, a pair of headphones, journal, and cup of coffee. I sat in my favorite chair and closed my eyes, letting the sunshine and music wash over me. The lyrics couldn't have been more perfect:

In the quiet, in the stillness
I know that You are God
In the secret of Your presence
I know there I am restored
When You call I won't refuse
Each new day again I'll choose
There is no one else for me
None but Jesus
Crucified to set me free
Now I live to bring Him praise
In the chaos, in confusion
I know You're Sovereign still
In the moment of my weakness
You give me grace to do Your will
When You call I won't delay
This my song through all my days
All my delight is in You Lord
All of my hope, all of my strength
All my delight is in You Lord
Forevermore

It was a gentle reminder. When feeling overwhelmed by life's circumstances, I need to keep my eyes squarely on Him. Despite the uncertainties of the world He remains stable, sure, and steadfast. He is Sovereign. He has a good plan and promises to follow through. His way is not my way and I can never assume know better. The Lord has repeatedly shown His faithfulness and love - of this I cannot doubt!

Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. Hebrews 13:15 (NASB)