Joy Whenever

I get the question; 

"How do you get your quiet time in when you have two little ones?"

My answer?  

I put on the Sprout channel or give them the iPad to play games.

Or I have helpers with their cereal all over.

Ideal?  No.

This is my reality.

I loved this picture with the title of my study being "Joy Whenever"....

Joy whenever I get to watch my kids welcome daddy back home from work.

Joy whenever I get a babysitter for the afternoon.

Joy whenever I get to chop an apple for snack.

Joy whenever I can help or encourage a friend.  

Joy whenever I get to read stories and pray with my kids at night.  

There are plenty of times during the day that I'm not "happy," (finding nailpolish on our freshly painted walls or teaching my daughter not to sass back....)

but more eternal moments where I feel joy....if I'm open to them.  

So what if I have cereal all over the floor for an hour (or 3!)? As long as someone's not coming over ;)  (Now you know - if you don't call first I may still be in my pajamas and have breakfast waiting to be swept up....my secret's out!)

Consider it great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. ~ James 1:2-3 (NIV)

Joy - meaning gladness of heart!  

May your heart be glad in the moments God gives us!  

What makes you joyful today!?