Patience is often JUST out of reach!

Good morning, all. Overall, I have been doing just fine with patience and waiting and being content and all that...but the last few days I have been more restless. Leg pain and some neuropathy in my feet have been a little longer lasting, and with the weather being so amazing, I have wanted to do more (in my mind) but unable to (in my body).  I have gotten some things done, and it feels good. But, I have also realized how my attitude toward my day is so geared by what is accomplished. Buddy will come home, and ask me "How was your day?" and my answer is often a list of what I was able to get done, dictating whether it was a 'good' or 'bad' day. It's not a bad thing to accomplish things and I look forward to more productive days...don't get me wrong! But, I want to be aware that 'productive' may mean something completely different, especially to the Lord - particularly these days.

I Corinthians 6:19,20 

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;  you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

Bought with the precious blood of our Savior, Jesus...trying to honor Him with this body, such as it is!

Thankful thoughts:

• Visits and coffee with some wonderful friends...thanks for planning it!
• My wonderful husband...increasingly thankful for him and all he juggles, even if he can't keep himself from making comments and jokes! Makes me laugh every day.
• Yellow - such a happy color!  Daffodils, forsythia, tulips...just LOVELY and great early spring surprise!
• Eating on the deck.
• Reading on the deck.
• Watching birds from the deck.
• Grilling on the deck.
• I like my deck  :D

From Jesus Calling yesterday:

The Light of My Presence is shining upon you, in benedictions of Peace. Let My Light shine in you; don't dim it with worries or fears...pause before responding to people or situations, giving My Spirit space to act through you. Hasty words and actions leave no room for Me; this is atheistic living. I want to inhabit all your moments - gracing your thoughts, words and behaviour.

Grace my words and actions today, Lord.
Have a wonderful day, all.
Andi