Sunset.

Happy January, everyone! 

A brief post on my day..

[Be still, and know that I am God.

I will be exalted among the nations,

I will be exalted in the earth!

-Psalm 46:10]

I read this verse this morning and my heart became heavy.  What do we do between asking for guidance and waiting for direction?  It isn't really in my character to let things be or wait for things to happen.  I like to get things done, I like answers, and I like to be in control.  

But God's answers are infinitely better than mine, so I will listen to Him.  

Be still.

I mean, look at what my God does:

Check out this beautiful sunset from my drive home!

My only choice was to pull over and take some pictures.

Oh North Dakota, you can be so beautiful sometimes.

And some other pictures from today: 

My "end of the semester present to myself" came in today.  A long time ago, I told myself that I couldn't buy any more books until I finished the ones that I already owned.  Well, I failed many times.  But, I did refrain from buying these two books for awhile.  Finally, I have my hands on Forgotten God (super excited).  And I started Crazy Love two years ago, but never got to finish it and it wasn't mine, so I bought my own copy.  Maybe there's a book review in the future? 

And I baked some scones tonight!  (Okay, I'll be honest - this is yesterday's baking project, but I liked the picture better.  These are cranberry-orange.  Tonight, I made chocolate chip scones at my little brother's request.)