Every morning we wake up while it is still dark to get my husband ready for work. Every morning I look forward to opening the curtains and blinds when the sun rises and turning the lights back off. I am very content with this season of life. But it hasn't always been this way. We've been through trials, loss and worry. I have pages in my journal of my cries to the Lord. Sometimes I look back, and wonder how I made it. But if I didn't look to the One who saves, I wouldn't be able to enjoy this time in my life. My life is not perfect, sometimes I get so frustrated I want to cry, or overwhelmed with housework and babies crying that I can't think straight.
But then God will give me a reminder like this one. I have people I love, I have everything I need. I have Him. I have a place I can always look to for refuge. I know the God who saves. Whenever I feel I'm drowning, He will pull me up and out of my storm.
I've been challenged to start a gratitude journal, write five things I am grateful for every morning, whether it be family or friends, or even the sunrise. Today I am most grateful to have God in my life, who I can go to any time of the day with any prayer or petition. He always listens, always answers our prayers. What are you most grateful for today?
Finding content in the little things, like opening the blinds, - and finding messages from God all around you:) I'm thankful for the squirrels outside my window - even their crazy nests in the least stable of places - because God has a message for me in them! Thank you for sharing your heart:)
ReplyDelete