Today I had the best time with the Lord! You know how your mom used to sneak the green peas into your mashed potatoes? Well, sometimes that's the way it is with blessings. We think we know what we want, make our plans accordingly, and proceed without much thought to the process. For me, I would dig into those potatoes and leave the peas to the side, no thought given. They may be good for me, but they aren't my favorite. Mom would sneak them into the potatoes to get me to eat them. Today He snuck some peas in and I couldn't help but smile.
I knew last night that this was going to be a busy morning. My mother-in-law had an appointment at 8:50 with a doctor and I had a very important meeting at 10:00. I planned to get up early - had to get my new hair fixed! - and get to the doctor's office way early in hopes of being seen quicker and getting to my own appointment on time.
I jumped up and headed to the shower at 6:30. Since cool weather set in a few months ago, I have gotten into the habit of sleeping until after seven. To be totally honest, I've really established a routine of getting up by 7:30, taking the dog out, feeding him, making my coffee, watching the morning news, getting some breakfast, another cup of coffee, and finally getting dressed about 10:00. Easy, restful mornings that sound wonderful, but it is not really the way I want my days to go. Maybe it comes from being at my desk by 7:00 a.m. for so many years, but I like getting the day going early. It's just been so easy to stay under the quilt in this cold weather! These past few days, though, I have been thinking a lot about changing my routine.
Well, it turns out my new hair doesn't take all that long to fix, and I was ready quicker than I thought I would be this morning. So, by 7:20 I was dressed and ready to go. Normally I am just rolling out of bed! I had my hair done, makeup on, was dressed, had time to enjoy my coffee and have my breakfast, AND get out the door by 8:00. We made all our appointments in plenty of time...even though it took fifteen minutes for the valets to get my car and bring it up.
Our moms sneak the peas in because they know we won't partake just because they tell us to. We want the mashed potatoes because they are easy and creamy and comfortable. The peas are green, healthy, different, and only fun for toddlers to chase across the high-chair tray, but that's just my opinion. God showed me this morning that my comfort can come with things that are good for me. Getting up and ready early are good things, and make my day go much smoother. Starting the day ready for whatever I need to do brings with it an attitude of success and confidence.
I looked up the definition of comfort and it said this: a state or situation in which you are relaxed ... and I discovered that God gave me a busy morning to get me up early and get my day going. It broke my routine and gave me insight into what I am missing. I am much more relaxed, and even though I had a busy start, I have gotten so much accomplished in the short time I have been home. He directed my paths. He interrupted my routine and showed me that switching things up and breaking the routine can bring comfort of a different kind.
Taste and see that the Lord is good! (Psalm 34:8) He may slip some peas into your day, but if you try them, you may like them!
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