Blah

You know when you have some days that are just... blah? Well, today was what I would call a blah day. Not really for any reason or because of any circumstance, just not a super great day. I was consciously seeking out ways to show grace while I was out running errands today, but God didn't really throw any big rocks on my path for me to conquer :) 

Today my mind goes back to a lesson I learned from my study of Gideon (by Priscilla Shirer). It basically was talking about serving God in the mundane: the every day, the ordinary, the "blah" things. Every day may not be a super awesome, visible example of serving the Lord whole-heartedly. Some days may be running kids around to activities, making dinner, doing laundry, sitting in traffic, buying groceries. But how can we really joyously and consciously serve the Lord through these things? 

I know I don't have children, but I have a bunch of siblings & I work with kids, & I think the way we treat our kids is a huge way to serve the Lord daily. Since I was 16 years old, I really felt the Lord's call to be a wife & a mother. God may have other plans for me career-wise, but I feel very strongly led to stay at home & raise my children under the instruction & care of the Lord. I think this is the absolute coolest & most important job as we raise up the next generation in the instruction of The Lord.  It may not always be glamorous & I'm sure it'll be exhausting, but I pray I'll pray & serve Him joyously at this time in my life. I'm always amazed at mothers who, although imperfect, are a shining examples of living joyously through the mundane. Even on "blah" days, keeping a smile on your face can speak volumes to your children & those around you.  

For now, I will focus on joyously serving Him with my schoolwork & being a great student, not slacking off or doing the minimum required. I'll serve Him by the way I love my husband, day in & day out, even when it's difficult & I'm not feeling very full of grace. I'll serve him joyously on the blah days. I love the truth of 1 Samuel 12:24, "But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you." 

If we're ever feeling blah, considering our many, many blessings & the great things God has done ought to really turn our focus away from ourselves & onto serving the one who gave it all. I'm going to do a "heart check"  today & talk to God about making me JOYFUL in the blah :) 

Covered by His grace,
Kailee 

Psalm 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!