Peace

Peace and quiet have become precious commodities around here.  Personal space is a thing of the past, and privacy is no longer a right.  I cherish my days with my busy, energetic two-year-old and my sweet, snuggly one-month-old, but I also love the rare moments when both are either sleeping or playing quietly on their own.  They don't usually last very long.

We are all adjusting to our new rhythm as a family of four, and I'm learning to carve out time in the Word whenever I can find it.  (Goodness knows I need it now more than ever!)  I had to capture this page from my journal, because it so perfectly represents my devotional life right now.  What I begin one day inevitably gets interrupted, but instead of postponing my meeting with the Lord, He blesses and extends the time.  I'm learning to slow down and keep His Word in my heart and on my mind throughout the day.

And since I'm in a sharing mood, these are the verses I've been meditating on recently.  Daniel and I are working so hard to set up our physical home, but I don't want to forget about creating an environment that glorifies the Lord and reflects the values He has instilled in us.  These verses have been laid on my heart as I try to help Elli learn self-control, transform the clutter into order, and set an example for our girls in how I communicate with Daniel.  Especially on the days when we're all a little sleep-deprived.  May our home be full of peace so we may soon enjoy a harvest of righteousness.

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