Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. (Jeremiah 32:17)

Where was I when You created everything? When You set the leopard running and when you gave the birds their song? When You made love the center of all things? When You made your plan to save me from myself? When You dreamed up Isabel and Lily and put them in my care?

You set my life in motion, and You are here still. 

I long to hear what You have to say to me, and I am scattered and anxious. When I try to sit quietly and listen, my mind wanders. I sit here and type, hoping that You will speak to me through my own thoughts. 

The day before me...swim team practice. The kids will be getting their ribbons for the first meet. Isabel didn't attend. That's OK--neither did Hannah Egan. I want Isabel to learn that achievement is good but loving You is more important.

I want to teach the children to seek You out. Show me how to do that, Lord. 

In Your son's name I pray.

Amen