During breakfast yesterday we were discussing some behavior issues with the boys -- they certainly are "pickles" sometimes. One of the biggest right now seems to be using unkind words. I mentioned "compassion" and was promptly asked by Joshua "what is compassion?"  Okay, DH help me out here.....all I could think abou was the VeggieTales movie of Jonah.  I tried to explain compassion and even said that Jonah had compassion for the people of Nineveh. DH questioned this because of how the movie ended. So to the Bible I went. I read how God had compassion for the people of Nineveh, but apparently while Jonah obeyed the Lord, he didn't have compassion. Oops, guess I actually might need to read my Bible a little more often.

So this morning, I am thankful that the Lord was able to make me get up so I could begin work early. With this being a holiday weekend, I'd like to have all my hours in by noon on Friday. So that is my goal. I can not slack and I can not take naps during the day. Wish me luck.    

Speaking of reading my Bible a little more often, these were the verses that really stood out to me this morning. I thought I'd share them with you. All from the NIV.

Psalm 90:2 & 14: 

Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.

Proverbs 28:13-14 & 19:

He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Blessed in the man wo always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

Zephaniah 3:17

The LORD your God is with you, he is might to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.

Malachi 4:6

He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with a curse.

Have a blessed day glorifying God, our salvation!!!