Day two...

Day 2 of 31 of the #joyfulhomesteads post challenge:

"Cup of Cheer"

I go to bed thinking of it - and it’s the first thing on my mind when I wake up…

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Yes, you guessed it. That heavenly, liquid goodness called coffee. I sometimes wonder why it’s such an acceptable (even celebrated) addiction...but that seems like a little too heavy of a topic to tackle right now and I am not ready to give it up. So, I'll press on.

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It’s obvious that we all have something that fills our cups with joy...but does it sustain? Because after an hour or so I am feeling like my cup of coffee joy is empty. So, I have to ask myself, am I seeking a sustaining cup of joy in life or just a quick morning hit to jump start the day? How do I tap into the source that doesn’t quit on me?

Here are the things that I love having in my cup: My family, time with friends, artistic expression, ranching and animals.. While I love having them IN my cup they could never fill or overflow it. The unending portion that comes from God is the only thing that can. So, why do I try so hard to substitute with other things? And why a

m I working so tirelessly to feel like I deserve to have my cup overflowing when I know that God is like having my very own barista at home. He gives endlessly and freely to anyone willing to receive...and he never gets my order wrong. I always get what I need.

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When all is stripped away to the bare bones only a few things matter. Put those in your cup of joy.