Always, Alli

I have a rare quiet morning to myself, I almost don’t know exactly where to go from here. I could sit and fold laundry. I could quietly watch TV and sip my coffee. I could empty the dishwasher and put the chicken in the marinade.

Instead I find myself praying, being still, and contemplating the upcoming morning. Our church has VBS this week and while I was there yesterday taking pictures, today I participate by helping by leading a craft.

I have to admit I was harboring selfish thoughts of dropping my son off all week and leaving for five glorious mornings of “me time.” But volunteers were few, kids were plenty, and I said, “Ok, I’ll do the boat craft one morning.” Except I figured, if I’m going to do one, why not two, so I will be doing it today and Thursday.

The energy of the kids yesterday was fun to be around. It was hot and I was looking through my viewfinder for most of it, so I didn’t really catch the thrill. I was just happy to be near it.

My heart bubbled over with joy though that Fuller remembered the story of Jesus saying, “Follow me!” so I sit here and pray for the kids this morning, for the teachers, and for myself. I pray our hearts will bubble over with joy to hear the story of Jesus and the early days of his ministry, knowing it was His gift that gives me such a wonderful life now and in eternity.

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