There is something so comforting about wrapping up a very long day with jazz and tea. This last week has been very full, and I can't believe I'm up late again! However, I'm about to settle in my big comfy chair and finish my day with time with my savior. I crave the quietness and the comfort after a day of directing a new teacher, being the firm hand for some children and the shoulder to cry on for others.

Well, school starts on Tuesday! I should be panicked because I am no where near ready. At the same time, there is little I can do since most of my supplies are on back order!

I am still in a land of unknown on so many areas. (I'm thinking about purchasing a "Home Sweat Home" sign!) Yet God has seemed to determine that I must wait a little longer for the next bit of direction.

I often see several options in front of me, point, and say "God! That will work! Let's go." Yet he has not given me the freedom to move forward. It is at times like that I must remind myself that I am not allowed to move forward because he often has something different and better for me. How myopic we are to think that what is in front of us is always the best!

I am continuously amazed at how much I still need to learn from God and grow. Lately I feel as if I've put God at arms length. I've not made him a priority. He has gently shown me the consequences of when I have done this previously. He has surrounded me with some amazing Christians who are continually spurring me on.

I am so thankful that God loves me in spite of all my flaws and that he protects me. The Psalms always encourage me and provide water to my soul.