Am I average

I have always considered myself average. But now I know that I am not--I realized that yesterday when I went out to Christmas shop at 5AM. This what I normally do on Black Friday. I enjoy this time with myself very much because I love my people and crave their admiration of the gifts I give them. So I search for perfect gifts.

But yesterday I felt like my time could be used better here at home. I vetoed that idea and went shopping any way.

Hours later I returned home with no gifts and feeling like I had lost something precious. And to drown my sorrows I made myself some strong coffee with whipped cream and chocolate.

The next thing I knew the activity (Christmas Decor) of the day had taken over and I barely spoke with the LORD. I was feeling a little sad for missing our time together.

So this morning I am determined that normal or average will not steal this day. Do you know how hard it is to talk with someone you cannot see when there are things that need doing. I am deorating my bedroon so I want to spend the day making and hanging the window treatments. I sew everyday for other people but today is my day......or is it?

This is why I am not average and you don't have to be either
Its a choice
Every morning
Remember the Dance from the "King and I'. She taught him to dance but when the time came he said "I AM KING -- I will lead.
So before my feet touch the floor I can choose to give my dance to the one who hold my card.

I would like to say that we glide smoothly but the truth is I sink under as life swirls around me. If I loose my breath and hit the floor I have a choice; to pull myself up or reach for the hand. It is always there--No matter how Low one goes, He is only one choice away.

This is the day the LORD has made, Rejoice and be glad in it.
And if it has been a long time, remember that His mercies are new EVERY morning!