I am continuously reminded of the spiritual warfare around us.  I sat here typing and when I went to save it was gone!

I am running around trying to get my children ready for their National Geography Bee contest.  It has been a lot of fun getting them prepared and as always, I learn a lot in the process.  What a beautiful and magnificent world our God has made!  I love how He orchestrates all for His honor and glory.

I wake each day wanting to please and serve.  Often I feel less than worthy and then He gently reminds me that He is teaching me something.  I began a new book last night - "Praying the Names of God" by Ann Spangler.  It is a devotional to be started at the beginning of the week... yes, I know but this is how I begin things :)

Elohim - God the Creator.  That is the name for the week.  I read that and thought how fitting as we have been trying to study His world for the past two months.  How I could tie this all up for my children.  As I read a few more pages, He smacked me in the head as usual.  (I ask Him to talk loud because I don't want to miss anything:)  I read these words "How would your life change if you lived in the constant awareness that He created you to bear His image?"  Wow!  I bear His image.  I am to be a reflection ALWAYS!!!  It isn't just when the light hits me but  I am his image even in the dark when no one sees.  It makes me think that slowing down to be the best is important.... More thoughts later.  I need to get breakfast on the tableand off to the contest!  Pray for Justin and Jessica as they bring forth that which they have learned.