So This Was Why

This morning I spent running around getting all four kiddoes and myself ready for services, as is the normal way I start off a Sunday morning, only stopping to catch my breath and gulp my coffee once we are all buckled in the van and on our way to services.  John had to lead singing today, so I knew things might get a little harry if I had to take Eben out.  Sure enough, I ended up in the back juggling a talkative baby while John was in the front of the building and the three girls sat their on our row by themselves.  As I stood there, expecting the worst, I realized this Lord's Day has been a long time coming.  There sat my handful, behaving, listening, and being perfect.  How many times have I tossed up my hands at the end of a Sunday, thinking I've heard nothing, and we've gotten so little out of the service?  But now I realize...it was all for this.  All of those rushings, and disciplinings, and trainings were for this...for the Lord.  I'm not saying we have it all worked out, but I am saying....I see how my true goal is being reached....instilling a love and respect for God in my children's hearts is slowly but surely coming to pass.  I ended up getting Eben to sleep, Thessy to sleep, heard a sermon, and read my Bible.  The Lord truly is gracious!