History

Naps are that is. Yes, Miranda at almost 5 years old has pretty much given up her naps. I knew it was bound to happen. But, I didn't want to accept it. That quiet time always gave me extra breathing room to read, scrapbook, make cards, surf the net, talk on the phone, etc. And now that extra breathing room is gone. I know I'm one of the lucky ones in that her naps lasted for almost 5 years. I hear moms all the time say "oh, so and so gave up their naps at 3!" So, yes I had 2 extra years of "extra time" to my self and I've enjoyed it. I will surely miss those days but now I get to fill that sleep time with swimming, craft time, running errands time or even "homework" time (as Miranda likes to call it). Goodbye naps.

GUIDANCE

When I meditated on the word GUIDANCE, I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.


When one person realizes and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other.


My eyes drew back to the word GUIDANCE. When I saw "G," I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i." "God, "u" and "i" dance"! This statement is what guidance means to me. As I lowered my head, I become willing to trust that I would get guidance about my life. Once again, I became willing to let God lead.


My prayer for you today is that God's blessings and mercies be upon you and your family on this day and everyday. May you abide in Him as He abides in you. Dance together with God, trusting Him to lead and to guide you through each season of your life.



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