Father, as I sit to type I just want to reflect on the past week and all the ways I can remember that You provided and lavished Your grace on this sinner in need of more of You every moment!! I could never remember all that You've done since "Your favor lasts a lifetime" (Psalm 30), but to be overwhelmed with the abundance that I can recall in this finite mind is again a work of Your grace! May I see "circumstances" as Your mighty hand at work and never think of my life as mundane or routine because with You there is joy and thankfulness overflowing.
Tuesday (sept 24th)-Jesus, You blessed my day with sweet time with a dear friend!! Doing life with her and enjoying You in her heart and life was amazing! Thank You for helping me soak in the moments with the girls and stopping to actually play and read to them. I was reminded of how You have blessed my sweet family with a KY family. The boys' "grandparents" took time to go to school and be there with Noah and Tucker during the grandparents reception. They all care for us and do so much for us!!! Not merely niceness, Father, but Your kindness springing forth!! Thanks for working out our schedule for me to get "time off" every week to go enjoy volleyball! Again, not mundane but part of Your sovereign plan. A breath away from "mommy" is always good.
Wednesday (sept 25th)-Happy 70th Dad!!! Jesus, thank you for the time to ponder and write a letter to my dad and express my heart to him and how You've blessed me through him. Thank you for the phone call and simple words to tell him i love him!! I pray for Dad to trust You more, love You more, and seek You more this year than he ever has! So, my first ever migraine attacked me around 10:45. Hard to understand Your timing, but realizing that You are present and the prince of the air doesn't want me to trust You I had to call this (with Matt's leadership and wisdom) spiritual warfare. There was no rhyme or reason for the nausea, light headed, loss of vision that turned into a massive headache that I literally couldn't see straight. BUT You supplied my strength and focus since it was You that worked out the details for me to head up a literacy night at the Clark County Preschool every month through our youth service teams. It was the first time and Satan didn't want me there. He didn't want to me to remember what I had prepared. But he doesn't win!! You are in control and even through migraines I will trust You and see You moving and working in my midst. Yes, we wish there was more of a turn out but thank You, Jesus, for the 7 kids and 2 moms that were there! I hope the get-to-know-you conversations that I was able to have with those 2 moms will grow into opportunities of encouragement for them (and me)!! We chatted about taking time to stop and love on our kids in the midst of the busyness of life! I pray that they will see a realness in me as a mom that seeks to honor the Lord in all she does!!!
Thursday (sept 26th)-precious time with my prayer partner over coffee and two toddlers!! :) Father, it literally is a work of Your hand when we actually get a chance to sit down and chat during the busy seasons of life that we are both in the middle of. Thank You for the breath of fresh air of heart conversations!! You are changing both of us and growing our honesty of admitting weaknesses and enjoying the dependence we have on You! What a gift to "spur one another on toward love and good deeds." Thank You, Lord, for working out the time clear up something going on at church. I had the opportunity to ask pointed clear questions. Now give the needed patience!!! Praise Jesus, Noah's cast was taken off!!! Still a splint for 2 weeks, but his precious little bone is healed and just needs a bit more support. His perspective of the little things he can do on his own now is so sweet and encouraging to me. There is joy in the little things!!! Please help him to be more mindful of others in need after this experience.
Friday (sept 27th)-Sweet breakfast with one of my girls from small group!! such a gift and rare opportunity when you try to find empty space in our schedules. Thank You, Jesus, for the laughter and catching up!! I'm reminded of all the ways You worked during the 4 years of leading them. "You are good and Your love endures forever!" I pray that Katie will know Your nearness no matter what is going on and she will enjoy You and Your Word all of her days!!!! Taylor and Nora practicing for their flower girl deput was priceless! They cooperated so beautifully!!! Amazing to be a part of Regan's wedding and watch how You've grown her over the last 6 years of us being here! Thank You for Your sustaining perseverance!!!
Saturday (sept 28th)-just the fact that we "made it" through the schedule and details of today is a grace!!! Soccer games were fun, naps were squeezed in the middle, and then it was time for the wedding festivities! I loved my time at the church with the girls and we were getting ready. They were so excited and loved seeing all the fancy dresses (especially the bride). It reminded me of how sweet and innocent and small my girls are!!! I want to cherish this season so much! AND thank You, Lord, that they went all the way down the aisle and did there part perfect!!!!! So adorable! Father, thank You for supplying me with patience and the eyes and heart to enjoy and not stress.
Sunday (sept 29th)-O Lord, Your Word is refreshing to the very marrow of my bones. Thank You for being alive and active! Give us eyes to see You, hearts to trust You, and a unity that brings glory to Your Name!! Thank You, Father, for the "nothing" afternoon!! Such a rare gift but straight from Your hand!
Jesus, Your ways are higher and Your faithfulness is never ending! Thank You for being so near and a part of every single detail of my life!! May I not miss Your work or cease to enjoy Your goodness!!!!
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