Won't you be my neighbor?

So we’re transitioning from the country to the city…well you can take a boy out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the boy! My boy(s) still insist on peeing in the back yard…note to self – get privacy fence ASAP! There was an old woman, she lived in a shoe, she had so many children, she didn’t know what to do! I counted 11 children in my den the other night – all neighborhood kids. It’s the first thing all the children do when they get home…ride to everyone’s house to see who is home to come out and play. I didn’t think I’d ever live in a neighborhood again, but never say never. The children, needless to say, LOVE it. Something is always going on and there is always someone to play with – no wonder they can’t wait to get home in the afternoon. And I must admit – I can’t wait to get home either, and I think Joshua would agree with me. It’s such a blessing to able to see your children crave home – and not just because of the neighborhood playmates, but because home is a safe, loving, peaceful place. When I say peaceful – it’s not what you think. IT IS MASS CHAOS at our home most of the time – lots of noise, lots of activity, YET it’s peaceful. I say it’s a blessing because I’ve experienced both a peaceful and a non-peaceful home. If you are fortunate to live in a peaceful home – say a prayer of thanksgiving! Quick! This is a blessing!!! If not, we have a heavenly father that wants to restore your home – ask Him!! It’s soooo worth it.

According to Answers.com the definition of peace is: 1. The absence of war or other hostilities. 2. An agreement or a treaty to end hostilities. 3. Freedom from quarrels and disagreement; harmonious relations. 4. Public security and order. 5. Inner contentment; serenity. OK – so as much as I would love to for it to be true, nos. 1,2 & 3 do not apply to our home… hello, I have three children and a husband. On some level we experience hostilities from time to time because we are human. OK – as to no. 4…order…yeah right…did I mention that I had 11 children in my home the other night. OK and no 5., well if I’m honest, this is what I strive for, but this is definitely a daily battle starting with the decision to be content even if I don’t feel like it. So the only explanation of the peace of which I’m referring to is “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, the peace that guards our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” Paul in Philippians. Thanks Abba Daddy for the peace that only You can give. SHALOM from my home to yours!