Mondays usually come with a certain level of disruption, simply because the weekend has broken up the usual structure. It is amazing how two days out of routine can alter what was running so smoothly. This was one of those days.
G woke up in the midst of me getting ready, which always seems to make the mornings a bit more hectic...not bad, just not as simple. I was then preparing to leave and could not find my wallet. After an extended period of searching by both my husband and I, my wallet was located. Funny how things are always the last place you look.
I got G dropped off at the sitter and headed to work. I could not believe how quickly the time went. I was in the middle of preparing their reading homework, and I could have swore that I still had 45 minutes the last time I looked at the clock. While preparing their work, the morning bell rang without warning. Of course this slowed down my progress as I had to tend to morning matters.
I finally got things going and my students settled. We went through our regular morning routine and then began a writing craftivity. I looked at the clock and saw that it was time for their usual bathroom break. I went out into the hall with my students and saw the other first grade classes lining up for recess. What just happened?! We totally worked through what was supposed to be our math block! How did I mess this up?! I was all out of sorts. I got my students out for recess and attempted to collect my thoughts. While we were being productive, our whole schedule had to be revised to get math in today. ::sigh::
I walked off without my lunch. The copy machine was constantly being used or was jamming, which made it virtually impossible for me to be productive in that respect...and yet, in the midst of it all, I found myself looking at this crazy day in a different way. I was able to see the good things. I was able to recognize various needs around me. I was able to share moments of joy with my co-workers. Today I chose joy.
The realization that joy is a choice is becoming more and more evident with each passing day. While joy is embedded in our very beings as children of God, it is still our choice to embrace it. Moment by moment I have to make a conscious decision to tap into the joy that waits patiently to surface.
Have you ever had the kind of God moment where you are so overcome with joyful emotions that words serve little purpose? Words cannot begin to explain the amount of emotion that is welling up from your soul and overflowing in your heart. If you have not experienced the true joy of knowing Christ, it may be time to change your perspective. God truly works all things for good. This truth, while it does not eliminate the hard times or the pain induced tears, serves to ease the sting. It is meant to comfort. It is meant to help us consider all things joy. I know I've probably been redundant over the last few posts, but I cannot help but continue to share how God is working in my heart, changing my perspective, and reviving my soul. My hope is that you will join me in this rediscovery of this God gifted joy...
Just for Fun
G had her first round of sweet potatoes this evening. She's a fan!
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