~My Cozy Nook~

This is my cozy little nook. I like to spend time here in the early mornings. I like to start my day with prayer, Scripture and a few cups of piping hot coffee. Then usually I check email, work on a blog post and do whatever research online that I'm interested in at the time. The last couple of days has been great, because the boys have slept until at least 6:00! Totally awesome!
     I have found over the years that praying ''in my head" with my eyes closed is not for me in the early mornings. If I want to have a good conversation with the Lord, I need to pray out loud. Otherwise, my mind wanders. Every time. Unless I pray out loud, the whole time I'm trying to pray is a battle just to keep my thoughts from wandering. Not a very peaceful/pleasant experience. Anyone else ever had this problem??? I've recently started reading Scripture out loud to myself too. Hearing myself read it somehow makes it easier to remember and follow along with what's going on. I have found that sometimes, I can read a whole passage of Scripture silently to myself, AND be thinking of other things!!! Of course, what I read doesn't stick, because I'm not paying full attention. It amazes me that it is even possible to do that! (Ok, I really sound like a freak now, I know.) Just thought I'd throw that out there, in case anyone else has that problem too and maybe this would help.

 How many of you noticed the humming bird feeder still in the window?!

I draped a soft, fluffy blanket over my rocking chair. It makes it so cozy to sit in!

I keep my Bible, current reading books, a hymnal, the camera and cord and my laptop on this stand. That way, everything I use in the morning, with the exception of the coffee pot, is all right within reach. I just added the white lights a couple of days ago. I think they soften the look a little. It's not very fancy, but I love it!


Yesterday was such a beautiful day! Unusually warm for November in Maine, but man, was it awesome! I hung out some laundry yesterday (that I have to get today, before it rains). It felt like Spring out there! I also had a window open to let some of that crisp, clean air in to freshen up the house.  I hope you have a great day!!!