Daily Wisdom for Women - January 17, 2023

 January 17, 2023 - Never Lost - "Jesus told everyone in his household, 'Get rid of all your pagan idols, purify yourselves, and put on clean clothing. We are now going to Bethel,  where I will build an altar to the God who answered my prayers when I was in distress.  He has been with me wherever I have gone.'"  Genesis 35:  2-3

I struggle in the mornings, from the time I wake up until I start moving around.  Usually it is to take a shower, wash my hair, and get dressed that pulls me out of the dreary and panicky mood that I am in. One thing I am thankful for is having the master bathroom next to the bedroom so I can pull myself out of bed and push myself into the bathroom and take a shower.  Once that happens I feel much better.  

My routine has become to start the day with devotions.  Since we re-arranged the family room just before Thanksgiving, I have moved my laptop to the plaid couch along with my two devotional books.  I try to start each day with my morning devotions with Rhonda, then post here.  Before I return to the kitchen or anywhere else, I try to post in the DWLZ forum plus play the Microsoft Mahjong and keep up with it.  Somewhere in there is breakfast.  Usually by the time I finish, and work on laundry since the laundry room is off the family room, it is time to watch The Price Is Right, and I like to do that too.  Sounds like a retirement thing, doesn't it?  

I don't feel lost as I go through the day.  I only feel lost when I wake up.  Sometimes if I wake during the night to make a trip to the bathroom, I have trouble falling asleep again. Last night was one of those nights.  I panic again, get scared, and have jumbled frightening thoughts running through my head.  It is at those times that I need to really focus on resting, praying, and trusting God to see me through the night safely.  I don't know why that is so hard for me!

The prayer today is a short one.

Lord, I'm back.  Amen.

(Actually I haven't left. I just veer off the path occasionally)