the kingdom of The Faithful One

I must be getting old, because that trip wiped me out! All week I was unsure what day it was, and despite heading to bed several nights by 9 pm, I was still struggling to get up every morning. Getting older is not for the faint of heart, nor is parenting those who are getting older! 

While the teenagers are always speeding things up, a two-year old in the mix always reminds me to slow down and notice the sweet things in life, in the middle of the mundane. Emma LOVES to sing, and while we fold laundry and drive to another pick up, while I get a little work done or wait for the water to boil, she is singing me some song and enjoying her life. 

Church this morning, as always, was another slow down...a powerful word on resisting anxiety and worry by remembering to seek first His kingdom, and to find our rest in The Faithful One. 

Days umbrella-d by prayers that I might TODAY seek first His kingdom...those days keep the perspective of His priorities. Efforts laid down for working from a place of REST in the Faithful One...that is a sweet spot from which to labor. 

What does seeking first His kingdom even look like in these moments? What does my Monday look like, if I am seeking first His kingdom? 

How does resting in the Faithful One instead of trying harder to be faithful transform? And as I looked around rows of a hurting church this morning, how did He answer my "Lord, why doesn't it seem like You're being faithful in this situation?"

Because your seems is wrong. 

Resting in the unwavering Faithful One, all our seems is wrong. 

We got to go see "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" last night, and it was such a powerful reminder, as we head into what has become the crazy season, of the centering of Christmas, just as this mornings sermon was such a great reminder of centering for this week ahead. 

I am praying for you, many...and grateful to be seeking Him first with you!

If I can pray something specific, please let me know, always! staceyhaiti@gmail.com