morning quiet time

I like to do things on the weekend 

that make me feel like I'm on vacation, 

right here at home.

Quiet time outside.

And sunny side up eggs.

I sort of may have hinted to my son 

that it would make this moment perfect.

And lo and behold as I was dreaming,

Daddy made them and he brought them up.

My favorite, with basil and salt on top.

I'm so convicted about how we have to create the beautiful

quiet moments in our lives.

We have to take time to be still in the midst of the chaos.

We have to treasure these simple things.

It quiets my soul.

And causes me to appreciate what I have right now,

right here, right in front of me.

I really love the book of Isaiah and have been drawn to so many parts of it lately.

Isaiah 32 jumped out to me this morning. 

But especially these verses.

"The fruit of righteousness will be peace.

The effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.

My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, 

in secure homes, 

in undisturbed places of rest."

Isaiah 32:16-18

We can rest in knowing we will have this forever peace 

in a secure home with Him in Heaven.

But The Lord wants for us to have this rest now, here, with the presence of His Holy Spirit.

And what an honor it is to take the time, with His help,

to create a place of peace, of rest, of secure homes

for our families.

May you and your family be blessed with peace today and through the week.

232. a peaceful saturday

233. the feeling in the air

234. a winning baseball game

235. the light in the boy's eyes

236. a fun game night with friends

237. family pictures going so, so smoothly

238. a dear friend so patiently taking them

239. resting in His peace

240. fun photoshop actions

241. lining up babysitters for our upcoming anniversary

242. a surprise on the horizon

243. planning for a christmas gift making party

244. a tea celebrating the kindergarten moms