Rut or Routine?

Every morning starts the same way at my house: I shuffle into the kitchen, turn on the coffee pot, open the blinds, and switch on the lamps. It’s my own little sunrise ritual — artificial light first, caffeine second, and Jesus somewhere in the middle of it all.

Coffee time comes next, of course. Then breakfast. Then prayer. Then the computer. Then, if the weather is kind, I head outside for a breath of fresh air and a little porch‑sitting therapy. After that, more coffee — because one cup is for waking up, and the second cup is for becoming a pleasant human being.

Lunch rolls around, followed by what I like to call “pleasure time,” which is really just a fancy way of saying whatever makes me smile. A nap usually sneaks its way in there too. Supper comes later, then Bible time, and finally either television or reading before bed.

And woven through every bit of it — from the first lamp switch to the last page turned — is my ongoing conversation with God. Not formal, not fancy. Just steady. Like breathing. Like walking with a friend who never leaves your side.

Some days I look at this list and think, Well, this is a rut if I’ve ever seen one. Other days I look at the very same list and think, What a comforting routine. Honestly, it depends on my mood. Isn’t that the truth?

But here’s what I’m learning: a rut drains you, but a routine sustains you. A rut feels like being stuck; a routine feels like being held. And when God is in the middle of it — even the ordinary parts — the whole day becomes a quiet kind of holy.

“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24

“Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Whether it’s a rut or a routine, I’m grateful for the simple rhythm of my days… and for the One who walks with me through every single one. 

❤

Until Next Time

Tuesday 4

 

Simply the Best! 

Here is an older Tuesday 4 from Toni with a few changes from Annie.   

 

1.      What was the best thing you have ever bought?

My Bible. It's my roadmap, my encourager, my advisor, my comforter, my teacher, my friend, my help, my joy, my guide. It holds the Words of God and always touches my heart.  I have several Bibles, some are study Bibles, some are different versions. My personal Bible is a 30-year-old NKJV and showing lots of wear and tear, but it has so many notes and memos I just can't give it up for a new one.
       
2.   What was the best book you have ever read?

The Left Behind series by Tim La Haye and Jerry Jenkins.

 3.   What is the best trip/vacation/holiday you've ever had?

After I retired, I did some genealogy on our family.  We spent many weekends traveling to different old cemeteries looking for tombstones of our relatives from long ago.  Because some of the cemeteries were old and overgrown, Mr D would always have the weed eater in the back of the truck.  As I would stoop down to take a picture I would tell Mr D not to let any creature/critter bite me on the backside. lol

4.    What was the best movie or TV series you've ever watched?

There have been a few over the years, the most recent was Downton Abbey.

Downton Abbey follows the intertwined lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their household staff on a grand Yorkshire estate in the early 20th century, set against seismic social changes and historic events. Known for its lavish period detail, sharp writing, and a stellar ensemble cast led by Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Smith, it combines upstairs–downstairs drama with romance, intrigue, and historical depth. Acclaimed by critics, it earned multiple Emmys, Golden Globes, and a Guinness World Record for critical acclaim.

Happy Twos-day

Two hands lifted in prayer,

Two knees bowed in faith,

Two eyes fixed on Jesus,

May double blessings find you today!

 
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Until Next Time