Shaking it up

 It was sort of a spontaneous decision I made yesterday

 to accompany my husband to his out-of-state meeting...

 Walking into the lobby of the hotel last night,

 I was met by bright and unexpected shapes and colors.

 They certainly contrast with the grey, cold and wet weather outside this morning!

Since the weather is so blah, I've decided to spend the morning in the hotel room

using the time to journal, read the Word, reflect, and plan.

Then later, we'll explore a bit together before heading home this evening.

Spontaneity is good sometimes, I think.

It shakes up one's thinking, brings fresh perspectives,

and stimulates creativity.

The older I get, the easier it is for me to settle into habits of space, mind, and practices.

I'm glad I decided to shake it up a bit.
Even God does some times - apparently...

Watch! I'm about to carry out something new! 

And now it's springing up— don't you recognize it?

 I'm making a way in the wilderness and paths in the desert.

(God, in Isaiah 43:19)