On Wednesday, after several days of preparations for the holidays and guests, I layed on my couch, so tired I didn't know how I was going to get through the next several days. So I began to pray, that God would restore me and strengthen me for the coming days. I also spent time giving thanks, for I had just read that it was the best way to put us close and in touch with the Father. Well after a bit of rest, I got back up and resumed my activities. I also proceeded to forget the requests that I had just made to God.
My sister, neice and her two children arrived on Wednesday evening and we enjoyed catching up and a nice dinner together. I finished some Thanksgiving preparations, table setting, turkey stuffing, etc.. and then finished up the day, instructing my hubby Ed to set the alarm the next morning so I could put the turkey in.The next morning I woke up even before the alarm went off and had some time to be with God before the hecticness of the day began. I remember thinking," nothing like a good nights sleep to restore a person". I fixed breakfast for my guests and enjoyed relaxing and chatting with my sister over a warm cup of coffee. Then I went back to work for the "big Dinner".
Well the day and the dinner went on without a hitch. Food was delicious, family was enjoyed, good conversation and laughter ensued. During the course of the day I recieved several comments about being such a calm and collected hostess. Any woman who hosts Thanksgiving knows, that is not easy to pull off.
The next day, after sending off my house guests, the Lord sent me an Angel both literally and figuratively. I had to get right to decorating my house for Christmas, because the following weekend was the office Christmas party at my place. Even though my daughter Angel is extremely busy with her own family and has her own very extensive "to do" list, she so graciously agreed to come over and help me decorate. Not only was her help appreciated, but it adds extra joy and fun to the experience. Last night, I sat with the house all decorated, hardly able to believe that a job that seemed overwhelming was once again all done and looking beautiful.
Well this morning I woke up all bright eyed and bushytailed at 5am. After checking the time, I layed there thinking "surely I'll fall back asleep, this is way to early to get up". But oh no, I was wide awake and feeling very energetic. And it was then and there in the dark that I remembered the prayer I had offered to God in my exhaustion on Wednesday. I also realized how often I do this, ask God for something, but then fail to look for his provision.And I smiled in the dark as I realized that God not only heard my prayer, but gave me more than I asked for. I had just wanted enough energy to survive and he gave me abundant energy. I laughingly told my husband he was answering my prayer a little too abundantly. And so I give thanks with a grateful heart for so many things, but also because God cares for us so specifically and reminds me he cares about everything in my life.
She is clothed with strenth and dignity, she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs:31:25
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine....to Him be glory....forever and ever! Ephesians 3:20
