My focus this week is to get back into a routine that works better for me. Every time I get into a schedule of sorts, my schedule changes. I am not complaining... many times these changes mean that prayers are being answered or that I have more work which means more income! However, change always causes me a bit of frustration as I struggle to be productive and manage my time effectively.
Today's haven assignments focused on my quiet time with God, doing something special for breakfast and completing a task that I've wanted to do.
Quiet Time
I'm reading in the book of Romans this week. Today I read Romans 2. What jumped out at me was the phrase in verse 4: "...Not realizing that God's kindness leads you towards repentance? "
I want God's mercy, kindness and compassion to flow freely through me to point those I come in contact with to a relationship with Jesus that is based on repentance and a desire to obey every command of Christ.
Special Breakfast
So when I read this part of the challenge, I was trying to come up with something special based on time and availability. I decided on making eggs-in-a-nest since that's a favorite of ours and one I don't make nearly often enough! Then Baby Girl arrived making it known that she was having an ECR (Extra Cuddles Required) sort of morning. So I changed my plans to oatmeal which could be cooked with one hand while holding the baby. A handful of chopped pecans and frozen blueberries were added for fun.
We love grapefruit and my husband especially likes them chilled so before I headed out for exercise this morning, I tossed one in the fridge so it would be cold by breakfast time.
I also put a fresh tablecloth and place mats on the table.
Special Task
Since this is the last day of February, I took down all my Valentine decorations and put them away. Also included in this were a few Christmas decorations that were missed before.
Otherwise, I focused on following my routine and not getting sidetracked!
So today has been a good day. Looking forward to the rest of the week!
5 comments:
It sounds like you have a great start on making your home a haven!
Sounds like a good morning! I hope the rest of your day goes well too!
Wow...blueberries and pecans on your oatmeal...yum! It certainly sounds like you have quite the knack for making your home a haven!
Blessings,
Valerie
Mary Ann - sounds like a lovely day! Your breakfast looks cheery and like a great start to the day! And, I need to take my Valentine decorations down too! :) Good for you for getting that done! Hope your Haven was blessed for your efforts today!
Blessings,
Monica
That looks like a wonderful day! It's funny, I'm reading Romans, too. What a powerful book!
Enjoy the rest of the week!
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