Going for the fruit or the fruit snacks?

There are times with having a toddler that snacks that are already pre-packaged are easier to grab to eat in a pinch rather than taking the time to cut and prepare actual fruits, veggies, or "healthy" foods. But even before having a toddler I would all to frequently fall into the trap of going for the things that maybe are not the most healthy, but are convenient to grab quickly. However, when I take the time to cut and prepare the fruits, veggies, and other better for me things as a snack it is more filling and nourishing for my body. I've also realized that it sustains me so much longer than a small little bag of fruit snacks.

Prayer can take effort and time to do meaningfully. By no means am I saying that I cannot enter prayer at this very moment as I type on my computer - sometimes that does happen. But, to really enter into a space with God, I have to find my quiet (well, relative quiet sometimes with my daughter 🙂), be present, and spend some time with Him. It can take planning and can push me out of my comfort zone to really do well, but when I do with good practice and frequency I know good fruit comes. I may not always see the fruits, but there is something satisfying that sustains me for the day with some good and intentional prayer time.

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God, There are times that I know I can be lazy and not be intentional with my prayer times. Help me remember that it is when I am intentional, quiet myself, and tune my mind totally to you that good fruit will come from my efforts. In your name, Amen.

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Simply a little pencil in God's hand,
Elizabeth