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We wake up to hungry cries, arms pulling up and around, sweet sleepy faces snuggled into warm blankets and fresh bottles.
The sun rises again in the East. Again and again it knows it’s place and time and job and does exactly what it was created to do.
We move forward, out into the day and do it all again. Daycare, work, school, meals, playing, bedtime, bathtime. The moon rises to say goodnight and those hungry cries, arms snuggled around, sleepy eyes focused on the face of the one who feeds her – we do it all again.
And I wonder where in this circle of “again” do I figure out my place? When does routine and habit become calling? Fulfilling what I was created to do, not what I must do as a responsible adult?
I probably won’t figure it out today.
But grace comes new in the morning and I have another chance to try.
So sleepy feet slide into fuzzy slippers and as the sun rises, I’ll look to the Son – the one who knows all the answers to my when’s, how’s, and why’s and I’ll wait.
And if I don’t figure it out today?
I’ll try again tomorrow.
Keep at it, sweet friends. Tomorrow is a new day.
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A perfect read to start the new week. Thanks, Crystal.
But grace comes new in the morning… beautiful, Crystal. Just beautiful.
I feel so privileged to know you. Your humility and the depth of your love for God inspires me — and that’s not even the word. You astound me. And compel me to want God more. Love you!
“When does routine and habit become calling?” I read that sentence about five times over. Man, this is amazing, Crystal. Love it!
So very glad that grace does come anew in the mornings. Beautiful post.
I love this…I was just thinking today how sometimes routine seems so…just that. But the moments are still sweet and still worth soaking up, even if they’re ordinary. 🙂 Thank you for sharing! Have a great weekend!
This inspires me so much — both in the way that you approach it and the grace for the days that are not perfect! #Love
I loved this, just amazing!
Ashley from http://theheartofashley.blogspot.com/
Love this! Well said and a great reminder. Thank you. ~jana
LOVE this post. full of hope. My favorite part: “I’ll look to the Son – the one who knows all the answers to my when’s, how’s, and why’s and I’ll wait.”
Love, Traci Michele @Ordinary Inspirations http://www.ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com
Isn’t that the truth! Some of the agains turn out better than others, but it feels like Groundhog Day. So glad that mercies are new every day to pick up and go for it. You’ll get there, just hang on, sweet friend,.
Love your post. “So sleepy feet slide into fuzzy slippers and as the sun rises, I’ll look
to the Son – the one who knows all the answers to my when’s, how’s, and
why’s and I’ll wait.” This speaks to me. That is what I do again and again. Most all of us do. However, when we forget to wait, or to seek, this post is a great reminder. Blessings ~Debra
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Crystal – I loved this “When does routine and habit become calling?”. Oh, yes!
I love the beauty in recognizing the sun is doing exactly what it was made to do…we will find fulfillment in such obedience even as we go through the days of discovering our purpose. Blessings sweet friend.
Crystal,
thank you for making me smile in the reading….just lovely. To God be the Glory, again, and again, and again.
Peace and good, sweet sister.
Love this. I love pursuing the dreams and I’m learning to cherish the mundane responsibilities – because, for me, the responsibilities mean I’m blessed to live for others.
Perfect picture to go with this prompt. Footprints walking back and forth. Excited to meet you through FMF.
Finding myself in the again sounds familiar. There can be both a comfort and a longing in the again of everyday life. I am so thankful for both and keep looking forward for another day to give God glory in whatever it is I do, even in the mundane.
Hi Krystal
This is my first visit to your blog and from FMF! Thank you, today is one of those days that I needed to be reminded that a new daw is waiting around the corner!
Much love XX
Mia
I am always so thankful for another sunrise–another opportunity to learn it all again. 😉
So thankful for another sunrise and second chances.
“Knowing I am called”–love this perspective, Wendy:)
Yes, I needed to hear this. Yes, I did. Tomorrow, I’ll try again. Sweet dreams, friend.
I’m going to look to the Son too, because I am far from knowing the answers. Beautiful post!
Love your words, especially, I’ll look to the Son – the one who knows all the answers to my when’s, how’s, and why’s and I’ll wait. If only we’d wait . . . !!
Perhaps it’s as simple as “..I’ll look to the Son….” May we do so again, and again! Great reminder.
Oh, how easy it is for us to get caught up in the responsibility instead of the dreams! Some days I feel like I’m just going through the motions instead of living boldly. But, you are right…tomorrow is another day! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I feel just like you do Christen!