Keepin' it Real

I missed my quiet time this morning.  I flew in yesterday from a business trip, got to bed later than I would have liked, slept too late this morning and just missed it, period.  I slept right through my precious alone time, got up in a hurry, carried around a cup of coffee that eventually got cold as I got ready for work, frantically remembered to grab Jake's soccer bag, ran the kids to school, and shot off to work. 

Wednesday, October 27, in the year of our Lord 2010 has been forever shaped by my lack of quiet time, my alone time with God. 

To say that my plate is full at work is an understatement.  I have been given a disposable dessert plate at a big game buffet and am expected to balance everything, including a big glass of iced tea that's full to the brim, while I walk a tight rope after I've been blindfolded.  (Okay, it's a bit extreme but hopefully you get the picture here.)  Add to this the fact that today has been rainy and that rain will likely affect traffic which means my husband will probably arrive home later than normal and may be rushed.  Wwe have adult studies at church, which I love, but I have to stop now and ensure that the harried nature of the beginning of my day doesn't affect the people whose company I enjoy each week.  Finally, my family will get home tonight, all of at the end of a long day, and I have to work carefully to make sure that I don't act harshly to people that I treasure so much. 

Would the circumstances change if I had actually had my quiet time today?  No. 

Would I be better able to face them?  Without a doubt. 

I'm just keepin' it real for you here (well, for me, too).  My quiet time is not an option.  It's not something that I can do if "it doesn't crowd my schedule" or "if I feel like it".  It's what keeps me going through the day.  It's what makes me a good wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend. 

Looks like I won't be hitting snooze on the alarm tomorrow.  I'm looking forward to my date with my Father and a good cup of coffee.