New Day New thoughts!

I'm feeling much better today than i have been recently. I woke up this morning singing the song Good Morning Beautiful and it's just changed my outlook on today. Only i made my own words to it! Here's my new version: Good Morning Beautiful, how was your night? Mine was wonderful though you weren't by my side. When i close my eyes i can still see your sweet face and that makes it a good morning Beautiful day. So there ya go! I went on a field trip with Keliah today. We went to the nature center that i went to with Kaitlyn 2 weeks ago. We went on a different hike than Kaitlyn and i went on. But it was nice. The 2nd graders today were much better behaved than the 4th graders a couple weeks ago. Older kids ya know....they tend to think they can get away with more. Or at least they have figured out what they can get away with more than the younger ones have. It was nice though to get out and walk in nature. It's always a nice reminder that God is with us always. He takes care of the birds of the air and the animals of the fields as well as the fish in the water so why wouldn't he put forth as much, or more, effort to take care of us? We are his creation too. And we are the creation who is knowledgable of Him...we spread his word and help his kingdom grow. I'd say he puts forth a LOT more effort where we are concerned, don't you? Funny how a simple nature walk can help adjust your attitude and remind you that you are but a small part of this world but you are a major part of God's kingdom. So why do we spend so much time in despair? God uses these difficult times we go through as ways to remind us that we are His and he's taking care of us! He wants us to lean on Him during these times and grow closer to Him. Not lean on ourselves and let our thoughts wander wherever they may go. I'm gonna have to remember this more often. Maybe i need to make myself a note and tape it on the shelf above my computer monitor so i'll be sure to see it daily! I can put it right next to my reminder that God is with me where ever i go....just like he is with Jay where ever he may go. Joshua 1:9 promises us all this "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you where ever you go." Great words to live by! Especially during deployment! I didn't mean for this to turn into a biblical lesson today...apparently God did though! Sometimes my fingers type and i have no idea what i am saying. Since i had no control in this one...i certainly hope these words reach the person they are meant to reach. And God, if it's me you are talking to specifically....i am open to what you are wanting me learn. Have a wonderful day you all!