Priscilla Shirer: Breathe

I went to bible study this morning at Central Church and was totally blessed. It was the final day of this particular study by Priscilla Shirer and it spoke volumes.  She challenged every one to find 14 minutes a day to STOP, CEASE, BE STILL and be with the Lord. She said you would be amazed at how difficult it is to find 14 minutes as a wife and mother, even harder if you work outside the home, but this is very important. We can be busy doing great things at church or elsewhere, but if you're too busy you're not really THERE and you're doing nothing good.  A great quote that Ellen gave us to day was  "Whatever you're doing, be all there".  Don't be thinking of what you COULD be doing, enjoy the moment of what you're doing and linger in it. She also challenged us to make 14 inches of space. She has a belt fetish so she is sifting through her collection to make room and to enjoy the gifts God has given us.  When we have too many of these gifts, we really can't appreciate what God has indulged us with. It may be purses, chocolate, shoes for others.  Mine would be books and chocolate!  I could make 14" of space by cleaning out my closet or a bookshelf.  I am doing that now since we are remodeling the bathroom. It has given me the opportunity to clean out my closet and cabinets. I don't need 35 bath towels. I have gotten rid of some shoes I haven't worn in years.

Now I will work on the 14 minutes to STOP and be with Him who loves us unconditionally and waits patiently for us to seek Him and read His word, to talk to Him, pray to Him, thank Him. It was a morning of thanksgiving to be still and listen to Priscilla preach God's word.

After the bible study a group of girls went to lunch at The Silver Caboose on the Collierville Square. We had chicken and dumplings and turnip greens and ended with chocolate chess pie; then me and Laura walked the shops and played a bit! It was 37 degrees outside but we had a great time being silly and having fun!

Past and Present Boutique...Laura said he bit her hand!!

 

 

 

I have been working on household projects so I wanted to make a patriotic wall for my guest room that matches the quilt. This is what I came up with.  Until I can find something I like better, I really like this room now. 

Lily is taking a bath/shower in the newly renovated bathroom tonight. It's still not completely done so I'm waiting to post a pic until it's mostly complete!