Joy Comes In the Morning

Woke up still in a bad mood- have been trying hard all day to change my attitude and thankfully, the day has improved and I expect to wake up tomorrow feeling good again. I know I really have nothing to be stressed about- sometimes I just let little things get to me. Our family of four actually sat down at the dinner table tonight over some chicken, made from scratch mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese (Southern style, of course). And it was nice to reconnect like that. Didn't hurt that the food was really good, too! This week has been so hectic that it has been a few days since we've been able to do that- and dinner together is very important in my book. I also enjoy cooking, and it has been a while since I've had time to make anything good. I also think that doing grief counseling has helped me tremendously with my view on things. When I talk to people who have truly been through heart wrenching times, it puts my so-called 'troubles' in perspective.
Today it was so nice not to have to go anywhere (with the exception of the grocery store) and I don't have to go anywhere tomorrow, either. I need to get some things done in this house- there is cleaning and organizing that needs to be done and I'm the one who needs to do it.... I've been thinking a lot lately about the amount of time I spend in prayer and how I can see that it is directly related to my stress most of the time. I've decided I need to increase that time- especially since recently there have been days that have gone by without me saying anything other than the blessing at mealtimes. It's so important to me to have that time alone with God and I miss it when I don't have it. Do you feel alone- unloved- stressed- like you don't know where to turn? Talk to God-tell Him everything- He wants you to and He is waiting for you. He loves you like no-one else ever could. I promise you won't regret it!