10 days straight

Today is my last day of work prior to having 5 days off...yippee! Especially since I have worked 10 days straight. Praise God because I remember a month ago and I remember how distressed I was about work and possibly not having extra income for the summer. God is so good. The job at Penney's has been perfect for our situation (single parenthood). Anna has been great as well. Her help with her grandpa this past month has been immeasurable. It has worked out wonderfully.

I thank God because he has been impressing upon me to be a diligent and hard worker. I wanted to exemplify Christ in my work ethic. To not slack off, be lazy, or ignore tasks that need to be done. I want to be an asset as a worker. To be a good steward of my time at work ,etc. Even if this is a part-time job, what I do and how I work reflects my walk in God.

I thank God also for this week without my Father. He left Sunday to spend a few weeks with my sister in Amarillo. It has been such a reprieve and has given me time to regroup and rest from being a caregiver. It was soooo needed. He was excited to go as he has not spent time with my sister in Amarillo in some time. I am so thankful for his good outlook. It eases my heart.


"I have seen that there is nothing better than for a person to enjoy his activities, because that is his reward." - Ecclesiastes 3:22

Devotions

My devotions this summer have been awesome. During the school year, I am at work by 7am so I don't get to lounge around the house but this summer it's been different. Having the mornings to do my devotions leisurely is something that's been so enjoyable. The first week of summer vacation was *bliss*! It was void of any activities and my Dad was staying at my sister Sylvia's house so the a.m. time proved so beneficial to me spiritually. The second week was VBS which didn't start until 9am every day so once again, the mornings were mine to enjoy! This week I started at JCPenney's and my work day doesn't begin until 10 am or 12 noon (depending on the shift I am working). I am so thankful for this because once again I am not losing my mornings! Isn't God good?

Here's a excerpt from today's devotion. It so blessed me.

"Did you know that if at birth I had been able to make one petition, it would have been that I should be born blind? Because, when I get to heaven, the first face that shall ever gladden my sight will be that my Savior!" -Fanny Cosby

This quote by Fanny Cosby was pretty amazing I think. Seeing my Savior's face for the first time. Just plain awesome!