Okay, Lord, so I’m up and rearing to go today after my marathon lie-in. Of course by lunchtime yesterday I was actually quite bored with lying about so got up of my own accord, and all Andrew could do was laugh at me! It seems I can’t sleep in any more, and I don’t even have the endurance to stage a small protest either.
In the end, though, it was very sweet. Andrew went out in the late afternoon and bought all sorts of interesting things for dinner so I didn’t have to cook, and we had a funny picnic on a rug in the middle of the lounge floor. (It was going to be in the garden until a very large black cloud came and put the dampeners on that idea). The kids thought it was hilarious, and it really was one of the more precious family times we’ve had in a long time. It just goes to show the benefits of not having too rigid a routine and occasionally adopting the spirit of spontaneity.
Anyway, I have to go and make a few preparations towards lunch now since we’re doing the second round of sibling invites and have Ashley coming for lunch. I pray you would bless our time at church and with her afterwards, Lord. And, as always, I pray you would forgive me my sin and cleanse me from all unrighteousness for your namesake. I pray you would help the children be model citizens in Sunday School, and I pray you would speak to all of us today according to our need. Be with Daniel as he comes to speak to us.
In the name of Jesus I pray…Amen