Today I am reminded of prayer. When I don't fill my heart and idle thoughts with prayer I am far from God. My thoughts are far from where they should be. This picture represents the deep quietness I am thirsting to find when I can just pray. When I can just be wrapped up by God.Thanks to my model and roommate, Brie. :)
My coat arrived today. It's different than I thought it would be but I really like it. It has a soft fur lining and when I wear I feel like an eskimo ready for an adventure or a character in The Golden Compass. It's warm and soft and I'm actually excited for cold days I can bundle up for.
I cleaned today. De-cluttering my life. It's just easier to breathe when I can clear out all the untidyness that seeps in. I can barely think as it is. It's the middle of the quarter and I'm stuck in some sort of apathetic limbo. I don't feel motivation. I need motivation. But I've somehow misplaced that and instead picked up denial.
As I struggle in this wilderness and fight to keep the time consuming clutter I found words of wisdom from When True Simplicity is Gained by Martin and Micah Marty. "...or frowning at the reality of a troubling saint next door. Precisely in the midst of our labors, we come to recognize that the temple of prayer is always available. It remains as close as our heart, waiting for us to enter and be refreshed."
O LORD, I call to you; come quickly to me.
Hear my voice when I call to you.
Hear my voice when I call to you.
May my prayer be set before you like incense;
may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.
--Psalm 141:1-2
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