Here

Sometimes I pray as if God is not here. I guess I visualize Him in heaven which seems so far away. It's almost like I need to cup my hands and shout my prayers so He can hear them. But if I've asked Christ into my life - He's here. Living inside of me. It's kind of an odd thought to think of Christ inside of me but isn't that where the Holy Spirit is? So there is no need to "shout" my prayers anymore. I could whisper or think a prayer. Sometimes He answers my prayers without me even praying them. Those aren't characteristics of a faraway God. How would your life change knowing that God is right there with you and not far away?

"Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea
even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,
even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well."
Psalm 139:7-14

Mommy Tip of the Day: Do you ever rest? Do you ever (dare I say it?) take a NAP? (Gasp!)
I officially give you permission to take a nap! It will feel strange at first. You might even feel guilty. But where did we get this idea that we need to be "productive" 24 hours a day? Actually getting some time of rest during the day is what helps me be productive. Each day after lunch we have rest time. This is a time where we read, do our devotions, do a quiet activity or even sleep. This act has saved many stressed-filled days. You may think, "I don't have time to take rest." But you will actually get more done the remainder of the day if you take the time. Are you ready to be more productive? Rest!