Oh to know!

Driving in a light downpour of rain in Missouri to lake of the Ozarks for a week of family and fun!  I love this time with Ryan and the girls AFTER we all chose to get happy in the same pants we were all frustrated in:). We woke up later than we wanted, chose the wrong coffee for Ryan, Ellen's hair did not turn out like she wanted (from sleeping in a braid),  it was rainy, muggy and hot as we loaded to go.  

Then, after about an hour, we popped in a Beth Moore DVD from her James series that just put us in our place.  She talked about the sin of cynicism--thinking we are better than we are and the critical way we view people, things, situations.  She reminded us that our God is a God who STILL changes lives; who is active and present; who moves.  

So, precious Lord, forgive our doubting and our weakness when we revert back to what feels good regardless of others . . . Help us to be ever mindful of who You are and who we are in You:  chosen and redeemed!

Lord, bless us on this trip, grant us safety and protection and help us to be a blessing for You!  For it is to this we are called (1st Peter 1:9). 

Oh, and we all had happy pants (of course, buying new school shoes didn't hurt! And a fresh cup of coffee!) by the time we arrived.  Thank goodness:)