how I want to be

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Joyful, prayerful, thankful. 'nuff said.

I'm procrastinating

There really is no getting around that fact. But I've witnessed the cutest thing in the world. Picture this:

A small child, dark hair and wearing corduroy pants is humming to himself. He walks over to the magazine display, places his "Archie" comic book back and carefully selects another one. He stands on tiptoes to find just the right one. Repeat several times.

I can't even pretend I'm doing work when I can witness such a precious sight.

never, never, never give up

I remain confident of this:

I will see the goodness of the LORD

in the land of the living.

Wait for the LORD;

be strong and take heart

and wait for the LORD.

Psalm 27:13-14

Sweet Jesus, this verse gets me right here. I can't even stand it. Can this possibly be true? It is so agonizing having to wait. Be strong and take heart. What agonizingly beautiful words. I remain confident of this. How many things am I really confident about? I think I can count on one hand - make that, one finger - the number of things I'm truly confident about. I will see the goodness of the LORD - goodness, sweet goodness that is beyond my crudely man-made imitation. And better yet, it will happen in the land of the living - not 390 years from my lifetime, but while I walk the face of the planet.

Thank you, sweet Lord. I am confident of this. I will see your goodness in the land of the living. Be strong and take heart. I will wait. Be strong and take heart.