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Matthew 6:6 Memory Verse of the Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve tried all day to write these words and it seems like distractions are at all time high today. I simply sought to sit and just be, but it doesn\u2019t seem that simple these days. And so I sit in the midst of chaos, other peoples gripes and moans, loud music, conversations, dogs barking, basketballs bouncing, and more. I never thought it would be so hard to get the quiet moments I\u2019m desperately in need of. How do I disconnect from the world just for a few moments to be with you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four years feels just like yesterday. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Lord, as I seek quiet moments to spend time reflecting, praying, seeking a deeper connection, better understanding, and honoring my mom please give me the ability to set healthy boundaries that don\u2019t leave me mentally exhausted, frustrated, or yearning for peace & quiet. <\/em>As I seek to be still and hear from you Lord, please give me the strength to be intentional and never forget the importance of quiet time with you. Help me to hear Your voice through all it all. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours have passed and I\u2019m just on paragraph number 3. By now I would have had a whole page or two written but for some reason\u2026long sigh\u2026I guess it\u2019s just one of those days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I couldn\u2019t figure out how to honor this day. I couldn\u2019t figure out should I get the boys Frosty\u2019s, get some pork skins, Lay\u2019s potato chips, a milkshake from Arby\u2019s, boiled peanuts, or the infamous Tuesday special at Popeyes?! I\u2019m always so indecisive so I guess I\u2019ll do what I\u2019ve done for the last 3 years, get a little bit of this and a little bit of that! As a matter of fact, I am right beside a Popeyes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s finally quiet and it\u2019s starting to look gloomy outside. Today\u2019s forecast said it was going to be clear skies and 70 degrees. I guess the weather man was wrong again as I wipe the rain drop from the left side of my cheek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wonder are birthdays and anniversaries celebrated in Heaven? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listening to the cars pass, tires screech, the wind blow, and birds chirp I\u2019m starting to feel the gentle quietness I longed for all morning. But only now it seems the words are harder to form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So many thoughts, so many emotions, a lot of healing wounds and then things go numb. When will the pain in my heart go away? When will the flutter in my chest when I pull up the house stop? When will I ever catch my breath walking up those dreadful steps? When can I walk into the room that your sweet perfume and laughter once filled, without crying? Will there ever be a day that I will truly be okay without you here with me? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know that day will come but I don\u2019t know when. Could it be a day, a week, a month, a year, years, a decade or maybe even a lifetime?! March 4, 2021 left a hole in my heart and 4 years later the wound is still exposed. Help me Lord, I need you more and more everyday. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe one day the tears will stop flowing. Momma I know there is no more rain in your clouds but your spirit will live on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until next time momma, I\u2019ll love you always. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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