Daily Devotional

So, as this am brought me to the new regular place for study on a schoolless Friday morning. Oh yes, I am working on becoming a Panera regular. I know it is possible, though I am not certain one day a week is consistent enough to claim the raptures of the patrons, especially since I try to seclude myself in a corner, close to a plug in, put on the headphones, and stare at a computer screen for 2+ hours in search of information out there on the vast thing we call the world wide web. They may not recognize me, but I certainly do in only the third week coming know just who I need to connect with to be thought of in this illusive light of...a regular. For starters, I picked the right area, the table of talkers is two to three away and though more come and go, there is a consistent four that have appeared for three weeks in a row so far. Elderly? No. Aged? Possibly. Gray with wisdom? Not that I have heard yet, just the banter of two ornery men and the less than true words of two middle aged women. Did I say that i come to research online? Oh, yes, I do that too, but let's be honest i can pull off both at the same time, my observational powers are not unique, just honed in after hours of discussing them in class.:)
Anyway, what I really wanted to share today was the daily devotional i stumbled upon at the start of the Panera experience as I did not take the time in the quiet of my room this morning.
http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/Daily%20Disciples%20Devotional/11581701/
It struck me, especially as it is a slow rainy day outside how it is good to slow down and recognize. Step outside myself, ask who or what I can pray for, who can i bless, encourage, take a moment to listen to?? so many choices, so much to do...not really, it will all get done. When was the last time i stopped and said hello instead of just passing a smile? I am happy to say the past few days I have taken that opportunity, don't worry, God got on me about that one earlier this week;) And so i praise Him and strive to glorify Him in this Panera, in my research, in the whole process of life...in the way I will go about my day.