a new day

I couldn't sleep so I got up to write.

This blank page is much like the day that lays before me.


Will I fill it well?  Or will it be wasted with nothing much to say? 

The fact that I woke up proves that God has something left for me to do.

I'm beginning the day with obedience by being in His Word and admitting I need Him.

That's what He asks simply, Abide In Me.





Abide in me, and I in you.  As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.  I am the vine, you are the branches.  Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

John 15: 4 & 5 ESV

My day off

We woke up at 3:00 this morning in order to begin our vacation. That doesn't make sense - seems we should be sleeping later than usual if it's truly vacation.

As I look around me I wonder what everyone else's plans are. Business, pleasure or are they leaving something hoping to begin somewhere new. What is everyone leaving behind and what are they going to- what will meet them at their destination? Vacation, heartache, a work day, financial trouble or a waiting family? So interesting to look at everyone and try to guess what lies ahead for them today . I would love to ask them and write their stories...

I considered not bringing any electronic devices but I really wanted to be able to write.

So as we prepare to take a few days off I hope there is a little time to think, to listen and pray and dream...to consider what is next and to rest.

And to write.