Goodness, did I ever have a lousy night's sleep!

I felt like I was "jacked up on mountain dew" until about 1am, then slept fitfully for the next few hours.  I woke up throughout the early morning hours, fully alert, without anything on my mind.  By 5:45 I was bleary-eyed but ready for the day, so I opened up God's Word to see what He had on His mind this early morning.

"The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need."

(Proverbs 13:25)

Sometimes a single verse is all I need to claim and sustain me through a long day.  On this specifically lengthy (and sleep-deprived) day, Matt and I went over to the house we are presently in escrow on.  We've been so excited about this single story ranch house on two acres, with horse properties on all sides.  But while the house and property are EVERYTHING we've wanted, the flooring, bathrooms and kitchen are all a bit dated.  So we've spent the last few weeks swinging by Lowes' flooring department, furniture stores, and surfing the web for decorating ideas.  Which is why we were so eager to walk through the home again today - eager to measure and size things up for our dreamy remodel.  

And then came this morning's scripture:

"The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need."

(Proverbs 13:25)

Matt and I desperately want to live within our means.  We desire to live with a realistic understanding of our finances; our spending, giving, and saving goals.  We know we like accumulating nice things, right along with the rest of our culture, but we also know that we don't want to be driven by a foolish appetite.  

We want to be satisfied with what we have.  

I spent the morning hours humming Jim Brickman's tune, In This Very Room.  And as we walked throughout the home the lyrics played in my head and heart.  

And in this very room there's quite enough love for all of us,

And in this very room there's quite enough joy for all of us,

And there's quite enough hope and quite enough power to chase away any gloom,

For Jesus, Lord Jesus ... is in this very room.

We might not have the money to do any updates for quite some time, but the house is wonderful.  The love, the joy, the hope and power of God will surely fill each and every room...  even the outdated ones.

I gave thanks during our time at the house today.  

I caught a vision of the joy and love, and the ministry that will flow from it.  

I envisioned the boys growing and laughing and learning beneath those popcorn ceilings... though realistically I know my husband will find the means to have them scraped before we move in.  

And last of all, I told the Lord that I'd rather be satisfied in Him and with Him, than always hungry for more.  

Ladies, let's do this.  Let's guard our hearts and our appetites from the vanity and pride and discontent that rules the foolish.  Let us live right.  Satisfied.  Grateful.

"Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all my days."

(Psalm 90:14)