If you recall a post from yesterday about losing my joy, then I wanted to bring you up to date about an answered prayer of mine.

This morning as I was trying to find the strength to get up and turn on the coffee maker,   I prayed for encouragement from the Lord. After yesterday, I really couldn't deal with a repeat performance from the boys. I prayed that He would show me encouragement that the boys were "getting it" - meaning their behavior showed signs of improvement.

While today hasn't been the best day we've ever had, there has been less fighting and lack of joy between them. As I mentioned to DH last night, we aren't working them enough. Meaning they are very capable of helping out alot more around the house. So this morning they worked - I'm not talking sweating even though it is HOT outside, but simply helping. Drying and putting away the dishes, taking out the trash, picking up the room. If it was something they could do or help me do, they did it. Then we all had quiet time reading our Bibles in the living room. After that they were allowed to play for about an hour. And they played nicely together. Um, what a concept. After they they watched 30 mns of tv. While I made DH's lunch to take to him, I had them draw a picture for Daddy on a 4x6 index card. Then off to his work. Then lunch for them followed by rest time. This week is seriously TOO HOT to play outside.

So prayer does change things. Prayers can be answered. While I know that prayer works and that I should pray, I have always had an extremely difficult time praying. I don't think it's a pride issue, maybe more of does He really want to listen to what I need to pray about.

Okay, now I'm rambling. (By the way I am still trying to figure out the whole Friends thing and yes, I know I have Inspired in the Friends side bar 3 times. Guess that means I really need her as my friend. LOL)

~~CheleLew~~