The Calm Before the Storm

Every once in a while I find myself in this weird calm mood.  It's as though nothing can rattle me today.  Usually the spell is broken once real life sets back in.  Once the kids get home from school, there's a whirlwind of activity to help me along with that ;)  Today has been totally relaxing.  After taking the kids to school VERY early, I came back home to clean up the "leftovers" of the evening--shoes in the living room, dishes, and the never-ending laundry.  Then, actually sat and watched a movie--The Holiday.  It was exactly what I needed to see.  A bit of melancholy with a happy ending--and very calm. 

I cherish days like this because-as you are no doubt well aware- I am usually a rather intense person with a lot on my mind.  It's like a mini-vacation for my mind, these calm days.  I don't necessarily have any worries or deep thoughts, just peace and tranquility.  I even showered by the light of my oil lamp-weird, right?

All that to say . . . I just know that I've probably been given this wonderful day in preparation for something.  Isn't that the way it always happens?  It's like having a great trip to the beach and getting the warm fuzzies just to come home to find a beloved pet has passed away or something.  Life just happens like that. 

Well, I'm just going to have to pray harder for a great weekend to come.  I know that I can bring peace in my life in the midst of the storm if I hold God by the hand, because I know He's there with His hand already outstretched and waiting expectantly.  There's nothing in the world like that peace that passes all understanding.

Why do I stress myself out and take back the things I place on the altar on a regular basis?  Human nature?