Early Bird

I woke up early this morning. Really early. It was 4:30am...I heard the birds singing and saw the first rays of sunlight coming through the trees out back. It was so beautiful, I couldn't go back to sleep. The air was fresh and the birds seemed to sing with more vigor this morning. How could I resist?!

I got up as quietly as possible, but the dogs are so aware of my every move that I had to bring them along. So much for my own time! I let them out, fed them brekkies and we settled in the den....them with their rawhide and me my Bible. (They had something to chew on and so did I!!)

After a quiet hour, I went and made some banana muffins. I was so happy to have them ready for Paul. He was shocked to see me up before him...a very unusual occurence, I'm sad to say! I had his lunch all ready and the coffee was sending out it's tantalizing aroma...

There is something to be said of the joy in getting up early and being quiet with the Lord. Now I can get on with the day and know I started it with His counsel. It is good.