Living with the Lisics

What a month it has been. So many things are going on right now and I feel like I say this a lot but it has been crazy around here. Places to go, people to see, you know...the usual. But honestly, it has been a stressful past couple of weeks in the Lisic household.

As April is wrapping up, so is school, and for that I am very thankful. I am so ready to start the new path of my life and get out of these classes I am currently in. I guess it is just the whole change of major thing, but I have had such a lack of motivation for school - both going to class and doing homework. Summer is so close I can taste it! I just feel so behind because (I mean it is my own fault) I have put things off and now everything is coming to an end and I have so much to do. 

This week in particular though I have started really putting a focus on my quiet times with God in the mornings. I have been reading Finding Hope Blog the past few days as she is doing daily posts on "Conquering Quiet Times" and let me tell you they are great. Check out her posts so far here: 

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

I don't even have a baby to take care of and I still have trouble getting in the daily prayer and reading time I so desperately need and I know God wants with me. I'm sure you can relate...I'm just too tired in the morning or I miss a day then give up. It is always the same old excuses. 

These past few mornings I have stepped it up though. And don't get me wrong, it has not been the easiest thing ever. I have been in bed earlier (9:00 last night!) and basically I just told myself this has to be a priority. I have to say that the past few days of quiet time have helped me so much more than I imagined. Between school and doctor visits and just trying desperately to get the house clean knowing we have a packed weekend, I have been more stressed than ever. Or well I should have been...but I'm not. I have the most overwhelming sense of peace that is greater than one I have ever known. And I know for a fact that it is because I have God on my side. All I had to do was ask. Just talk to him like I would my mom or my friends and tell Him what is going on in my life and just ask Him for some help. And like our pastor said at church last week...God wants to help us! We just need to ask for Him to put His hand on our life.
A quote that really stuck with me was from Kayse's Day 1 post...
You cannot expect to be victorious, if the day begins only in your own strength. Face the work of every day with the influence of a few thoughtful, quiet moments with your heart and God. Do not meet other people, even those of your own home, until you have first met the great Guest and honored Companion of your life–Jesus Christ. 
(taken from Jessica Turner)

God is always here for me and I am going to be devoted to giving Him some of my time just to chat and say thank you and listen to some worship music as I am getting ready or whatever it may be. Having the Lord with me at all times and knowing I have Him on my side is the best feeling in the world. I hope you have that feeling too!
Have a very blessed Friday and hopefully all of us can have a very productive weekend!
Much love,
the Lisics