Just Me, My Mac and My Rainy-day Congee

I woke up to the pitter-patter of steady rain this morning, and I thought, "Is it safe to go out?"  To tell you honestly, I wasn't too keen on getting out of bed, stepping into the shower and heading out the door.  I had an appointment at 1:00PM, so I would have to brave the streets, rain or no rain.  But then, a sudden turn of events prevented me from keeping my I:00, so I stayed in bed.

All throughout the day, all I did was to pin and re-pin.  On Pinterest.  My latest craze.  Until I got hungry... uh-oh, dinner time.


Still, it was raining, and I was tempted to dial delivery.  But then I remembered I didn't have any cash on me.  So I searched the fridge for some comfort food.   And there it was, frozen in time, my leftover congee.  I quickly whipped up a roast chicken, shrimp and egg congee and went back to my room for more lazing around...

So here we are--me, my Mac and my congee--all cuddled up on this rainy Saturday.  And then I realized, it had been a pretty long time since I did this!  Don't get me wrong.  I love my family and my friends, and I love having them around.  But some days, a girl just needs her "alone time".  And today was the perfect time.

June was hectic, last week was pressure-filled.  Add to that a major decision I have to make in the next few days... which makes today's "alone time" truly special.

My alone time also gave me a lot of perspective about that major decision I have to make.  It made me see myself as I truly am, and made me appreciate my worth as a person and as a worker in God's vineyard.  It made me feel loved by my Father, and He has assured me that He has my back, whatever I do or wherever I may be going.

So far, things seem to be falling into place.  I am just waiting for the Lord's go signal before I take the step out of my present comfort zone into my next mission area.  But for now, I need more time in my room... to talk to Him so He can point me to the direction I should take.

But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then, your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. -Matthew 6:6