Proverbs 3:17

Mrrr!! Mrrr!! Mrrr!! This morning I woke up and as like everyday, pulled the covers over my head and wished I didn't have to get out of bed at the sound of an alarm.  I hit the snooze and dazed off and on with my mind on a hundred different things.   

After the second snooze, I began my morning thanks and prayers.  I don't let my feet hit the carpet of my bedroom floor before I thank God for everything I have and pray for others.  The last two mornings I've been praying for my needs which is unusual.  I normally don't ask our Lord for anything.  

Today I asked for guidance.  I needed direction and words to speak at a group tomorrow.  I had stayed late at work yesterday trying to find the words on what I thought I wanted to talk about.  I did this without any success and truly struggled to come up with something to say about what I thought I should be talking about.  So, this morning I prayed for direction.

My morning bible reading sparked a new train of thought!  The Lord provided inspiration and off I went.  I was happily clacking away on my iPad only to look at the time and realize I was super late.  Ruh Roh!  So it was off to the shower and then my daily skin care routine.  I sometimes like to listen to my Jesus music while I get ready and my inspiration was only reinforced by the first song that played.  Needless to say I was thanking our Lord again!  

I have to admit that when I used to hear people thanking God for anything...I used to roll my eyes.  Now I honestly believe God is the reason things work out.  It's through him that we are able to do all things.  God truly IS great!!!  Needless to say, there wasn't anything that was going to ruin my God inspired good mood.

I left work early for a dental appointment and my mood only escalated as I was leaving the dentist office.  You see, my hygienist  and I were laughing as she was walking me out.  I've been going there for about 30 years, so I really enjoy catching up with her.  I don't recall exactly what we were talking about, but I told her that I was truly happy.  She looked at me and told me that she could tell.  I must have looked puzzled as I asked her "Really?".  She told me that I looked at peace.  I told her that I finally am at peace for the first time in my life.  We hugged. :)  

I almost cried on the way to my car.  Peace.  I was so elated to hear that it was THAT evident.  That someone could see there was a difference in me.  That I wasn't crazy thinking I had changed so much.  Someone confirmed what I knew was true.  How awesome.  How comforting.  My life verse had been verified.  

Sometime last year, I participated in a book study.  We were challenged to find a life verse.  I am so blessed to say that mine was something I strived for my entire life and can now say is true.  And I know that it is only through the relationship that I have with our Lord which makes it possible.

He ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.  Proverbs 3:17 NIV