I love my food pantry

Do you ever find yourself hiding in the food pantry eating chocolate, wondering how the day got so out of hand?  Praise the Lord for food pantries.  Praise the Lord for bathroom doors that lock, and garages to sneak out to.  Sometimes you just need a minute.  Or five.

Sometimes it would've been wise if I had taken that minute instead of responding the way I did.   It would have been a good idea to get by myself for a few minutes, before I punished instead of disciplined, before I yelled, and before the day got so out of hand.

I pray through the day as I think of things, but only read my Bible or devotional early in the morning or right before bed.  Maybe when I need a minute, I should go read something uplifting or edifying,  instead of eating chocolate in the food pantry.  I feel really guilty sitting down to read in the middle of the day, so I will have to get past that.  I think it would help me!   If you find your day spinning out of control, try it.  Take a few minutes to go read a Psalm or a chapter of your devotional.  Read some past days of “Jesus Calling” or a post from your favorite uplifting blog.  I love the blogs by Lisa Tuerkherst, John Piper, and Kay Arther.

Do you have this?  I just got it and have started using this for my mid-day "refresher".  I also have "Devotions for the Homeschool Mom" and love it for the gentle reminders and encouragement it gives.  I also just got a smart phone and there are so many apps available!  Grace to You, Focus on the Family, She Reads Truth, and YouVersion, are just a few!