Three Things: I Use Everyday...

1)"Prayer Basket": 

The space where I have my morning devotional time can change from one spot to another depending on what is happening in the house at any given time.  That's why I created this sort of "prayer closet" in a basket!  It contains my devotional Bible, my journals, pens, index cards and notecards.  Add my item #2 and I'm all ready for my quiet time each morning...

2) Nook: 

I resisted the idea of an e-reader at first.  I'm a BOOK reader.  I love the feel of a book in my hand, the feel of the spine giving the first time you open a new book, turning the pages. But now I am completely sold on my Nook tablet!  Being able to carry all. those. books. with you wherever you go?  Add the ability to check email, google something, waste time on Pinterest, or play a game. I think I might be lost without it now!

3)  Home coffee station: 

 Complete with Keurig and all the required coffee essentials (K-cups, coffee mugs, sweetener, etc)  And if you have been reading this blog for a while - you know how much I love me some coffee. This area of my dining room gets plenty of use every day!

What three things do you use every day?

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Coffee Talk

Think about the people you are closest to.  The people you have the strongest relationship with.  How often to you talk to them? Weekly? Daily? Multiple times a day?

How often do you talk to God? If we want to be closer to the Lord and to have a deep, strong, lasting relationship with Him - we have to talk to Him on a regular basis!

Almost every morning I get up, pour a cup of coffee, grab my Bible, and sit down to talk with Him and to see what He has to tell me today.  Sure, a lot of mornings I am doing most of the talking.  But He certainly has a lot to tell me also.

I tell him what I am up to; and He gives me guidance. I tell Him my concerns and worries,explain where I am hurting; and He comforts me. I tell Him about the joys I have experienced and praise Him for them; and He shows me more blessings in my life. I tell him what I think I want; and He tells me what I really need.

It's like having coffee and conversation with a dear (and very wise) friend.

"In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly" ~ Psalm 5:3