The morning comes too quickly and I bury my head into crumpled sheets. I try to ignore the racing thoughts of all I need to accomplish today. Laundry. Baths. Breakfast. Picking up toys. Teaching my little girl how to read. Kissing boo boos. Breaking up spats. Washing dirt stuck on worn dishes.
I squeeze my eyes to shut out the window glare, silently hoping it will slow the mind and time. Just another hour, Lord. That’s all I need.
Dragging my sluggish self out of bed, I grumble with my thoughts. The frown I wear is more noticeable than the crust in my eyes and the bed hair I try to fix.
My children are looking for music to dance to. With each new day they are anticipating hope and joy. New discoveries. Places to explore.
They are looking in my eyes for the music. Your children are looking into your eyes.
Music can be made in the mundane. Its notes can dance around your home with a fresh beat… each new day. The mundane can be filled with tambourines and cymbals of joy in our heart.
The joy in our heart will produce the smile on our face… if we choose to put to bed the grumble in our soul.
Will you make music in your home today? Your children need it. Your husband needs it.
YOU need it.
Psalm 51:8 “Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.”
Rebekah says
I am NOT a morning person, and for some reason(and I’m sure I’m the only one who is like this….)all the “bad” things that I am not looking forward to for the day are the FIRST things that pop into my head as soon as I awake. Life doesn’t have to be that way! I am so inspired by your post to pursue the “music” more and more! I love how you put it: “…choose to put to bed the grumble…” It’s a beatiful life, and each new beautiful day is given to us by God to be used and enjoyed for His glory! Thanks, girl =)
Lisa says
So very true! We set the tone in our homes. I want my home to be filled with music even during the mundane.
Rebecca says
Um, were you spying on me this morning?
The Better Baker says
I woke up on the same ‘note’ this morning and sooo appreciate this reminder! Thanks for sharing your beautiful self today! XO
Christy B says
You are an amazing writer!!! I loved the analogy and your eloquence is amazing! Great reminder.