Small joys

I have to admit that I arrived home this afternoon mentally weary. When I get like that I tend to hermatize. I don't generally like being around people. I have always had to fend for myself to get through life until the last 8 years or so, so it is no wonder that I default back to old ways sometimes. The last year or so I have been trying different things to replace that long worn out habit.

So this afternoon I got home, helped my son cook dinner. I stayed quiet, indicating to the kids that mommy was having a weary kind of day, and I stilled my brain. Those that know me, know that I have many pets. My favorite by far are my birds. I used to have 4, 2 have died. I am now left with my sun conure (Sophie) and my love bird (chester). They are both awesome birds. They both remind me of just how awesome our God is. Have you every thought much about birds? Did you know that their bones are hollow? Do you realize that raised in captivity how much they depend on their humans? My sun conure (Sophie) is beautiful. It is as if God handpainted her.

So I sit with her tonight, listening to some soothing praise music with Sophie tucked into bed in my sweatshirt.  Now before you ask, she does not stay there all night, but as long as I will let her. The music soothes my soul, and having Sophie near reminds me that God created all, that He loves all, and He is the strength on which I depend so much. Just as Sophie depends on me for comfort and safety, I depend on Him. I rely on my father God to rejuvenate my spirit and re-energize my step. I pray that for all that need that today.

I am ending my day tired, but peaceful. Our pastor asked us tonight if we were ready for what is to come. Those reading this will know exactly what I am talking about. I can say honestly, Bring it on! I am ready for any work for the glory of He who sustains me. I have not lived through all of the darkness to give up in the light. I am ready for all that is to come because I know where my strength comes from.