Pegging Out the Wash

I have said before how I want to enjoy as many sunrises as I can, but lately with the deterrent of cold or laziness or self indulgence I have not gotten myself to the place to see and appreciate this gift. I was determined today would be different. (I tend to be determined at night, and question my thinking come morning, however.) I did not set an alarm. I as God to wake me in time to go. He did. I just laid in a bit thinking I have time. I didn't.  I realized today that the effects of the sun... the light and the beauty and the streaking colors across the sky...proceeds the actually sight of the sun. I was thinking wait wait the sunrise is at 6:52.. but the sky was already glorious. How much I missed. How much I think I want this in my life. Let me be like the light and the beauty... the streaking colors...way before people see Jesus. I want my life to show the effects of the Son to those looking for the something they are hoping to see.

Some how in the depths of my thoughts I have this ideal person who gets out of bed every morning at the same time without any struggle, makes the bed, the bedroom and house already immaculate, follows their routine of in depth bible study and rewarding prayer time, runs a few miles, showers, shaves off all superfluous hairs, creates healthy breakfasts and lunches, puts dinner in the crock-pot, shines the sink in the beautifully clean kitchen, kisses goodbye her adoring husband and obedient children, drives an immaculate, sweet-smelling car, and gets to work or destination at least 15 minutes early. She works hard at what she does; she looks good while she does it; she eats only when hungry, and chooses healthy foods. She does not complain or treat people gruffly, and she is always calm, handling every issue with common sense and prayer.  I want to be this person. I compare myself to this fictional person I have created, and I fail every single day. I fail repeatedly throug...