Today's Bliss: Fall

It has been such a long time since I have written! I didn't mean to take a break from writing, it just happened. 2012 has been full of surprises and it has FLOWN by. I cannot believe that it is already Fall! I love this time of year: holidays on the horizon, my birthday (tomorrow!), cool, crisp air, changing leaves, cuddly evenings with blankets and a book, and time visiting family.

This summer was full of bliss, too. N's family now has a lake house that we can visit and we have taken advantage of the very relaxing, beautiful, nature-filled location as much as possible. There is even a paddle boat that we have been captaining! During the last months we've also had some fun at baseball games, weddings, church activities, Bible studies, football games, a Habitat for Humanity build, long weekend trips, and time with friends and family members. We are blessed and I thank God for all of the wonderful people in our lives and opportunities that we have.

Finding bliss at the lake with N and Scooter!

This Fall, I have been trying to reconnect with God. I didn't feel disconnected really, but I knew that I wasn't doing all that I should be doing to listen to God, rest in Him, and obey his Word. Maybe that is why I didn't blog, either: I just didn't have a lot to say. Through Bible study and some peaceful reflecting, I have felt so much more in-tune to God and all that He has been trying to say to me. His plans are better than mine, His work is perfect, and I need to listen to His voice, no matter if it's a shout or a whisper.

I am blissful because I look around and see a lot of the things that I've always asked God to give me. I am blissful because, despite my tendency to ignore God, he has patiently waited for my faith to be set on fire once again by a desire to grow, be a better person, and plug-in to His voice every moment.

Last week, I tried to pray as much as I could throughout each day. Some days I did better with this than others...and what a difference I could see between the prayerful days and the less prayerful ones! And what motivation to try even more prayer-centered days this week!

I pray that your days as prayer-filled and centered on what is truly important: being clay in the Potter's hands, willingly following His guidance. This is what I strive for and I hope you do, too.