So this morning, after I did the bunnies and made my breakfast, I pondered choices in life. I didn’t sleep well last night due to some worry about how I was going to get everything done, how the lad was going to get his stuff done, and how not to stress over it all. I don’t want a relapse of the virus I fought a bit back and stress apparently, can cause it to show up again. So I wonder “Am I as aware as I think?”
if you are so inclined, go check out what others have come up with for the word prompt Aware.
As Aware as I Think?
Bleary-eyed, with hair askew
I tumbled down to greet my man.
Good mornings, grunted
we shared a moment.
Talking, discussing,
doing what we should.
Alleviating stress and
concern in each other’s lives.
A hug, and a kiss
he’s off to work
as I plan out another
very busy day.
Roofing contractors
estimates give.
Bunny pictures,
blog posts and dirt to dig.
I’ll awake the lad
in a moment or four
worked late last night,
won’t be quick out the door.
As I sit and write
I ponder hard
Am I as aware as I think?
Have I remembered all?
Pause and consider
as breakfast I make
Have I turned to God
Stress to alleviate?
Do I remember
in the busy-ness of life
to turn to the Lord
who’ll answer the call.
Sometimes I forget, and
he always finds a way
to remind me yet again
to give to him all.
Sometimes I think
I have all the bases covered
and then forget the
most important part.
Do you do the same thing?
Shall we covenant together
to do our best not to?
To always be aware of God?
Closing thoughts
My Lizzy cat is probably the second smartest cat I have ever owned. She is always aware of birds, squirrels, and insects in our backyard. She is always on the move if she thinks I’m going anywhere near the kitchen and possibly cooking or near the treat bowl. Food and movement are her life’s motivators.
When I’m super tired and trying to plan out my day I tend to forget the things I really shouldn’t forget. Like how family and friends try to be kind and helpful, how God always has my back, and how Milo is trying to annoy me with his neediness (he’s just an old diabetic cat who thinks with his gut). I often forget to take in those moments of beauty, and quiet, and to read his word.
Having people in my life who remind me of God is truly a blessing to me. That covenant of the saints eh? It’s really a good thing. Building awareness in each other, others help me to be as aware as I think.
You remind me of the busy season of life when my children were still in school and I was working a part-time job. May God give you quiet moments to reflect.
That’s my life! 🙂 thank you. I do need them.
Awareness of the world outside
is really not my bag;
in truth I’d rather try to hide
’cause it’s a major drag,
a genuine dark bummer, dude,
and I’ll give it a miss
and not a rat-chance to intrude
upon the sense of bliss
that comes from dogs at sunrise
that bark to greet the day,
and rooster crowing with surprise
at rabbits now at play
in sage lit by the early morn,
as Heaven is on Earth reborn.
Oh, I much prefer those early mornings to the news of the world indeed! 🙂
It is quite easy to forget, I find. One of the devils temptations – time and focus. Focus on God and time spent with Him will alleviate the worry, though not the cause of the worry. Perhaps you’ll find some comfort and peace in the time and focus with God.
he does help me settle down when I do focus on him. 🙂
Nice poem!
Your cat would get along well with mine as they have the same habits.
FMF #17
mayhap they would. They certainly keep life interesting.
Sounds like Lizzy has a very good life, LOL.
oh she does indeed. 🙂
I often do the same when life gets very busy – getting stressed by thinking about how not to be stressed! We certainly would experience more peace if we remained aware of God’s plans and purposes for our days, and if we trusted him with everything.
Visiting from FMF#12 today
ah, so I’m not the only one eh? 🙂
Mac n’ Cheese & Velcro, want to say “Good Morning” to Lizzy!
Meow back! 🙂