"The Life of Riley"

There was this TV show back in the early 60's called the "Life of Riley".
It was about a guy (named Riley) that had it made...he went to work came home and was waited on hand and foot. If I remember right, the saying use to go when someone had it made we would say "You have the life of Riley". I don't know if anyone reading this blog would remember that or not. But now that is what I tell my hubby, because as of March of this year he has retired. I on the other hand still have a few years to go and he always tells me you really think I have it made? I always say "yes' I really think so.He in return has made my life so much easier, so now I also have the "Life of Riley" because he has everything done for me when I get home from work and has freed up so much of my time to do other things (like having this blog) now if I had to come home and clean and do laundry and other things I couldn't do this. So this has been great for me too. This is such a great season in our lives. We enjoy doing so many things we couldn't do before. God has truly been good to us. I give God all the praise and thanks for bringing us to this point in life.

My devotions yesterday had this in it that I wanted to share, (Stand up in the place where the dear Lord has put you, and there do your best.)
I remember when times were not the Life of Riley and it was tough but we stuck out and truly believe we have been blessed because of it.
There are many different seasons in life, those that are just starting out and trying to figure out where they need to be, it is tough we just need to remember to pray and ask God for guidance and wisdom and peace in our decisions. There are those that are raising little ones the days can be very trying, and one may wonder will this pass, will I ever get beyond the crying, the diapers the terrible 2's or 3's etc. Then there is a season of being in between. The children are mostly grown then the parents start to fail and need us and yet our children do too. Life, that is what it is..but we can make it, if we cling to the cross..and lean on the best leaning post there is Our Savior. I have been through all of these seasons and haven't always made the best decisions nor handle things always the right way, but I hung in there and now I have the "Life of Riley". For today, and this is where I am, here and now and God is good today, tomorrow and forever.