Ask, Seek, Knock

Honestly, after the great morning I had yesterday you would think that I would look positively on getting up early this morning. I guess in my mind I had getting up early as after 6AM at least, especially while I am pregnant. However, after getting up 2 times in the night to put Liam back in bed (plus all my bathroom waking up) and then having to deal with Jordan's snoring every time in order to fall back to sleep I was not thrilled to have Liam come in wide awake at 5:20 this morning. I probably could have gotten him back to sleep, but Jordan was already in the bathroom getting ready and the light spurred on Liam's desire to be awake. I am so exhausted. I do not want to be grumpy or angry, but in some ways I am so jealous of Jordan. He sleeps through everything...doesn't need to get up & pee several times a night and doesn't have to deal with a toddler who DID NOT get enough sleep. I wonder if we are putting Liam to bed to early. Actually, I think he still needs two naps a day, but refuses. He slept so much better when he was still doing 2.

Okay, enough complaining. Sometimes you just have to get a little out of your system, but I choose to move on from that place. It is my choice. Today is a new day. I'm sure I will find plenty of opportunities to be thankful and grateful if I just focus on looking for them.

In fact, looking at Liam's bright little smile is enough to put a smile on my face. I will forget my dreams (they weren't so great) from last night and turn my eyes to the Son that I might see light and brightness all around me. I also have the chance to get more crossed off my list because of all this extra non-sleeping time. Perhaps Jordan will take the initiative and let me have a little sleep in this weekend.

My scripture to focus on today -

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.”-Matthew 7:7 & 8

My prayer for today -

Lord, I thank you for this new day! I ask today that I will see you in all that I do. Help me to seek you in the little moments of today, not just the big adventures. I am knocking at your door; let it be open to me so I might walk through into all You've called me to. Thank You for my beautiful son. Help me to teach him to ask, seek and knock that he might know You more than just a story, but an actual person that he can have a real relationship with. Thank You for my amazing husband. Give him peace and joy as he goes about his day today. Let him feel Your presence as He interacts with others and help him to exude You. Thank You for this baby growing inside of me. You are the greatest gift giver! I look forward to meeting this little person You have sent our way. Thank You for providing health and joy for this baby already.

You are an awesome God! You are worthy of all my praise! I bless Your name!