A short prayer

I will be honest, I drew a blank today.

I actually did sleep all night last night (meaning so did my son), but both children woke up right at 6:00, just as I was waking up. And from then on it was getting dressed, preparing lunch (we no longer really have leftovers with my dad living with us), brushing hair and teeth, diaper changes, tending to the dog and having breakfast. We did not leave home until 7:20, about 10 minutes after I really want to leave each day. So needless to say, while I gave thought to my blog posting I really did not give thought to a quiet time. Once Stone starts sleeping through the night routinely I might try waking up a bit earlier so I can start my day better focused and grounded in my faith.

So I am pulling from a small  book of prayers that I have for busy moms. Thank you Debra for this gift.

Psalm 37:37

Consider the blameless, observe the upright; there is a future for the man of peace.

The prayer that goes with this verse mentions how much violence is in the world, and a "tendency toward insensitive self-preservation." The prayer is for my children, that they will follow a peaceful path. And that they will place their hope in the Lord.

While it is directed at children, it touches base with me, an adult. May I follow a path of peace that leads me to Jesus.