Beautiful Morning and A Beautiful God

          It's a beautiful morning! There was fog everywhere before the sunrise but now everything is bright and cheery and becoming hot and humid. I'm looking forward to driving with my windows down on my way to work and having my radio play music kinda loud. It's a great time to think. Forty-five minutes each way. On the way there I get to program myself for the work day and turn on all my busy switches, while on my way home I think about my day and allow all my steam to come out before I get to consider bringing it through the front door. It's not to say that only exciting parts of my day are rehashed to my husband. He will tell you that I still talk about the occasional annoying coworker or stressful situations. But I've already reached a calm. I've had time to come to God and ask for forgiveness or help. 
        Most of us would rather come home with stories of a great day, Where we were encouraged/praised, everyone was so happy, and pleasant to work with. But it's almost sweeter to have reached your limits and break down. To reach that point that all you can think to do is reach out to God for help, comfort, and reminders of His love; when He is your only hope. That is why I sometimes like bad days, and stressful situations. To remember to call on God and seek him. It's so wonderful! Because He is actually there to listen! He provides hope to Christians. This isn't our home. We have something grander planned for us. As a Christian I can excitedly look forward to eternity and the ability to be constantly learning about, praising, exalting, and worshiping my savior, Jesus Christ! Praise God for His grace and mercy!

 And good morning world! :)

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