Such a Sweet Sunday

Sunday is such a busy day for me as I'm sure it is for most people. It's rush, rush, rush to get to church on time, then where to go for lunch, come home to have time to change clothes, maybe a quick nap, then back to church for my small group time. By the time I get home, it dawns on me that my weekend is over and I have to go back to work tomorrow!
In the past, Sundays were always depressing to me, especially Sunday afternoons. Let me explain! On Friday afternoons, I was so ready for the weekend, I was going to accomplish so much in the two days that I had off from work but what I was doing was setting myself up to be disappointed. Well, by Sunday afternoon, I had realized that I had accomplished very little, if anything, that I had planned for the weekend.
Now, I try to just enjoy my time at home. I really love for my house to be clean, so usually that means spending some time cleaning on Saturday (which doesn't really feel like work, because it feels so rewarding when it's done).
Since I have been getting up early every morning to spend quiet time with God, I have really just looked forward to that time, so much that I get up every morning (yes, even Saturdays and Sundays) at 5:15. The funny thing is that usually I wake up even before the clock goes off! Now, I have never really been an early riser. I just anticipate spending my sweet time with Jesus...just Him and me....while the world still sleeps...while it is still dark outside....oh, but the Light shines inside, though!
Well, this morning, we had a wonderful Sunday school time, an awesome worship experience--the music was so good--"This is Your House"---"Shout to the Lord"---"Spirit of the Living God" and the choir sang "Here I am to worship". Tony (pastor) shared that his daughter was pregnant with twins after struggling with infertility for several years...Praise the Lord! Then he had a powerful message on the church---that it is not an institution, but a kingdom of priests. We are to live the commands, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and strength and your neighbor as yourself." I know that I am guilty of not loving my neighbor as myself. Stepped on my toes!
This afternoon, we were to start Financial Peace, but because we had so many people sign up, we will be starting next week. I am excited, but scared too!
When we got to church, my friend Michelle had locked her keys in her car...with her 21 month old inside. We were all frantically trying to get her doors unlocked. Fortunately, he was happy and not fussing (at least not at first). After about 35 minutes, thanks to a wonderful friend with Triple A, a wrecker service came and unlocked the doors. Whew, that was not fun! Poor fellow just didn't understand.
Tomorrow, Leigh Anne starts cosmetology school. This is something that she has wanted to do since she got out of high school but her daddy and I discouraged it. Now, since she has lost weigh and is more confident, I think she will be very successful at it. At least, she has her bachelor's degree to fall back on if this doesn't work out. I think it will work out though because she thinks this is what God has called her to do. He has given her a gift of artistic flair and style. She is such a beautiful person, inside and out!