Okay, so that isn't exactly true...but, I am waking earlier than is usual for me these days.  A couple of months ago I read on a blog(GirlTalk) the encouragement to rise early and spend time in the Word and to pray.  Well, I just began doing so...I have avoided it and I know that my laziness was beating out my desire to spend time in the Word.  That is very embarrassing to admit, and I know I need this to change.  So for the last two days, I have risen earlier than normal and brewed some coffee.

  Then I sit down and read from the Bible and pray.  It is hard to do this...but the Lord is filling me with the desire to do it and I keep praying for increased desire.

I have been bringing not only my own concerns to the Lord at this time, but I also lift my hubby and kids up in prayer, as well as people I know have requested prayer.  I ask for guidance during the day and changes of heart not only for myself, but my daughters that are both going through some tough behaviors.  My Lord is faithful...and I pray that I too will be faithful.

I'm looking forward to seeing a change in my attitude during the day..it is something I have prayed about.  My patience usually dwindles very quickly and I become quite irritable.  That does none of us any good...especially when the kids are finding ways to get into trouble or are bickering(that is a whole other blog).  I know the Lord will help me with this.

Now that my day is begun...May you all have a blessed day!