once more

I have a special corner upstairs that I use for my time alone with God.

When I got up this morning I thought,
"I need to have my quiet time before I go downstairs."
I ignored it, came downstairs and made toast to settle my grumbling stomach.

I sat down at my computer and once more thought "I need to have my quiet time before I check my e-mail this morning."-knowing that the e-mail I sent out last night after receiving a phone call may have repercussions.
(That was part of my tummy issues.)
I shoved the thought aside and compromised by opening my Facebook page to see what had happened overnight as I nibbled my buttered toast.

Once more I thought to myself,"I REALLY need to have my quiet time before I open my e-mail."
Third time is a charm right?
Not for me.
Once more I shoved that thought aside, trying hard to bury it.

I clicked on Hotmail and a message that I have never received came up on the screen-it went something like this:
"Hotmail is shut down for a few minutes as we address maintenance issues. If you are not re-directed after an hour, please contact Hotmail."

I laughed out loud.

I went upstairs and spent time reading my Bible and praying.
The passage I read this morning was exactly what I needed to remind of my responsibility to accurately reflect Jesus in my life; to act and not react.
I needed that re-enforcement today.

I was not surprised that once I allowed God to prepare me for the day, there was no delay in signing in to my Hotmail account.
All day long I have thanked God for protecting from myself once more.