The other night I was going to go to bed at a reasonable time - which in all honesty I still did go to bed at a reasonable time (10pm). But I was hoping to go to bed sooner. I got under my covers, closed my eyes and about 10 minutes later I was flipping the light on, searching for my Bible as I just could not settle myself down. I was noticing the restlessness in my heart.
Once again, today, I am noticing that same restlessness. Yesterday was more of the same. It got a little bit better when I went outside to water, kicked off my flip flops and stood there barefoot. I then went inside, got a blanket and went outside on the front lawn and just laid there. Soaking in the feel of the earth, the smells of the outdoors, the sounds of the cicadas and birds...staring upward at the sky. I felt more at peace. I think I really do forget how much I need to be outside. How much better I feel just being outdoors. This is why I am hoping and praying my knee will get better and I can run again, because being outside....that's what grounds me. (That and some time with Jesus.) :)
In Christ and with love,
Meg
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