The theme of faithfulness...

I don't seem to be able to get away from the theme of faithfulness. Not that I'm trying! Remaining faithful in the small things has been a re-occuring theme in my life for months now.
My devotion this morning talked about having the mind of Christ even with the mundane things of life. I have known for a long time that God shows up in many of the distractions of life. I need to expand that view even more to include the everyday occurances of my life.
Today I will be in a high school teaching about relationships. One of the neat aspects of the teaching today will be the fact that our sexuality is a matter of value; and what we must do to protect that which is of value in our lives.
Later tonight I will be presenting to a school board about the program I help teach about relationships and sexuality. I pray for Gods presence to be evident to me and others there for the presentation. I pray for Gods presence to be evident in the class room this morning.
Lord, help me to be faithful in all I have to do today. Help me to focus my spirit to be aware of your presence within me and in the mundane circumstances of the day.

Ever feel like your creative juices have just dried up?  That's kinda where I've been for a little while (by the looks of this blog it's been a several month drought).  I learned recently about my iPhone memory... there are times I need to turn it completely off to clear it's memory and allow it to start fresh.  I have a same kind of outlook with the New Year... an opportunity to start again fresh.

It sure is hard to "turn off" to clear one's mind... but it's necessary. Why is it so difficult to do what we know to do?... the age old question! I am well aware of a daily time of "turning off" the world to allow for inspiration, and simple communion with my Lord.  I'm not beating myself up here... I've done that enough down through my life. I'm just realizing afresh, and re-committing my heart, mind and spirit to connecting with my source of strength and power.  God is my rock, my fortress, in Him I find the delight of my life.

Here's to a new year of sharing from my heart and mind...