Consulting God

It's been quite a week. Quite a heck of a week in fact. Wednesday, I sat in my car and cried during my one hour break. Thursday, I had to go to the bathroom in the middle of class because I had an utter meltdown and didn't want the children to see Mrs. Abby hyperventilating. Obviously, it's been a rough week. More like a rough few weeks, and they seem to continue to get worse.

I've been very bold in my conversations with friends and family saying things like:

"I will never work in child care again."

"I am BETTER than this!"

And I won't continue on...for good/safe/wise reasons :)

But last night, after my dreadful day delivered by Satan himself, I had a long talk with my dad. He gave me some wise and very obvious advice that I hadn't even considered. I've been blind to wise decisions recently. He told me to not make the mistake of not praying about my choices. He warned me against making decisions on my own without consulting God on the matter. You know what? Throughout my hard times in the past few weeks, I have yet to talk to God about my problems. Really, Abby? How shameful. He told me to be very careful to not make any hasty decisions without prayerfully considering my options and finding out God's plan for my life.

So you know what I did today? I prayed all the way to work, and just cried out to God asking Him for some guidance and direction as to which step I need to take next. And you know what? I didn't necessarily get a direct answer but I sure did get a response! A response alone was a huge answer to prayer. Some of my concerns were resolved. And some of the situations that occurred this week are getting dealt with appropriately. I was praised for my actions and I even got to go home early today because my boss thought I deserved it. Yippeedoodaa!!!

God listens when you talk to Him. I learned that very wise and seemingly obvious lesson within the past 24 hours. Consult God on the choices in your life. Talk to Him. When I have a decision to make (not including which cereal to pour in the morning), my first step better be to talk to God before I seek advice anywhere else, and ask for His holy guidance. Even if you don't get an immediate response, it still feels good to talk to a loyal Friend who knows us best. Not only did He create us, but He loves us and wants the best for our lives. What an amazing Confidant and Counselor He is! What a mighty God we serve!

This was my look of excitement of getting to leave early today!!!!!

You're confused? Yes, that's a happy face. A very happy face. Trust me. :)

Bad Day=Flowers from the Hubs:
I've got the best hubby in the world. He sent me flowers at work. They're beautiful and perfect just like him. Love you, Jamie!

Inevitable Leia Pictures...Duh!:
She has always licked the shower after one of us gets out. She's done it forever. Gross, I know.

But this is even grosser:
She licks Jamie's shoes after he takes them off. Eww.

Night y'all. It's night night time for me:

I hope you all have had a great Friday! We just got back from getting Frostys with some friends down the street :) Yummy late night munchies! But now it's bedtime. I'm beyond exhausted and ready for a big day of Syrup Saturday, shopping with the girls, working out, cleaning, taking LuLu to get a mani and pedi, and hanging with my Beloved. Love me some Saturdays! Love you guys and Happy Good Friday!