Getting Ready

The big day is almost here.  I have my checklist:

• dresses  
• shoes
• nails done
• hair appointment
• makeup
• pictures

check, check, check.  We are preparing for our big family wedding.  In our family it only happens about every 7 years or so.  It's a big deal as any wedding is…right!

I am reminded of the parable of the 10 virgins waiting for the bridegroom.  5 were wise and were prepared, the other 5 were not ready they didn’t have enough oil.  I need to remember that even though all the excitement of this big day, or any big occassion for that matter, should be first and formost be one that I am prepared for by praying and reading my bible.  Only God’s love can sustain me and give me the peace that I need to handle all situations.

Everything on the outside is ready but I have to remember to prepare my heart and mind first for this big day.

                  Today I need a little more time spent in heart preparation.