Thirsting for God

God has put something on my heart recently. It came to my mind, the idea of what it really means to "thirst" for God. Of course it's an easy answer....you want God really bad right? The more I pondered this, the more ideas kept coming to mind about how I would go about "thirsting" for God. What if I took a chunk of my time and devoted it to this thirst. What if I did some sort of rehab where I focused my attention and actions and being on a genuine thirst for God and all his righteousness and love. How could my heart and life and world be different for myself and those around me? As I prayed about this I started to write down different ideas and plans for a daily devotion. Things like limiting negative influences, setting an exact time for your devotion and following through but continuing a prayerful attitude and thirst throughout the day. There would be focus on "Thirsting to Love", "Thirsting to Serve", all of these falling under the "Thirst for God" theme. I began searching for scriptures pertaining to thirst and desire for God. I found some beautiful things! I'm still brainstorming ideas of how to put together some sort of 30 day thirsting challenge. I'd like a lot of women to be involved with me and we can do it together. Communicate through the blog, comment, encourage each other. On the blog there would be a daily scripture, thought, focus, and encouragement for the day. I really feel like this is something that could change so many peoples outlook and focus which in turn would change their environment. Who couldn't stand a little rehabilitation in our God seeking department? Hopefully I'll have more details soon.

A Cold, Rainy Day

The sun is gone again. I can always tell when the sun isn't shining because the house seems so cold and dark. But I do love days like this because I love to cook hot soups and stews and homemade biscuits. Which reminds me, this has to be short because I have to make some biscuits before Corey gets home from work. I've missed him today! Most days I can talk to him throughout the day when I have time, but he's been training in Dallas all week and I'm lucky to hear from him once during the day. At least it makes me that much more anxious to see him when he comes home. I love how excited the girls are when he walks in the door. I suppose that's another reason that I feel so blessed to be home with them, because I get to see that! They have been sick this week, each with a different virus. Andie with more snot than I knew a toddler could produce, a deep cough, fever and rash on her cheeks. I assume it's Fifth Disease, not a big deal but pretty uncomfortable for her. Avery on the other hand has the tummy virus. Not really a fever but moderate vomit, small appetite and major lethargy. Poor thing!! I love to snuggle when she's this way and I love the slower pace, but it sure is nice to see her sweet, bubbly, energetic self come back. I think we're over the worst of it. At least it hit at once...now I'm just praying that they don't trade!! I suppose I don't have time to write all of the things on my mind. I've got to get those biscuits going! Maybe I'll check back in sooner than later!