Aaaahhhhhh

The concrete pour went very well yesterday. They were done bringing in the concrete within an hour and done smoothing it by lunchtime.
We had to keep the dogs out of the backyard until this morning, and boy are they happy to be out there again. They have a nice, cool, clean, smooth place to lay and sit and look in at us. It won't be long before the walls go up and they're back to just dirt and grass.

I feel like I have a little more order and organization around me now that the patio/great room is smooth and orderly. Funny how what we see outside of ourselves changes what we feel on the inside.

I read more of the Cross and the Switchblade yesterday. What I came away with was that when God wills something, things just fall into place. It's amazing to see God move in someones life. Love this book!

Today we get to look at cabinets and maybe stone. Yeah!!!! Housework, reading, and shopping. What more could a girl ask for? Blessings on this sunny, peaceful, (and less smoky I think) beautiful Saturday.

The Way God Works

I'm a firm believer in the providential will of God. This is a term I learned while watching Andy Stanley's Discovering God's Will DVD. Andy explains that you need to know how God works and you do that by reading His word. Once you figure out how God works, you can more easily discern His will for your life, making decisions so much easier.

When watching the SuperBowl yesterday, we saw Eli Manning give a friendly bump and smile to the opposing quarterback. What he received was a less than friendly response. I knew at that moment that God would probably have a hand in the outcome of the SuperBowl. There was even more evidence by seeing how the Patriot's coach acted on camera throughout the season. Though he and the team appeared humble, there was an underlying tone of pride that could be discerned.

It's just like God to lift up the truly humble and bless them. James 4:6 says "...God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." It makes you really want to watch your heart attitude. No matter how much talent or what kind of past record(s) you hold, if your heart isn't right, God will hold you back until you learn this important lesson.