It's been a long day, and as I wind down from our activities, I stop to think about the blessings....
1. time with my girls at the park, playing in the leaves and testing out photography skills.
2. happy girls enjoying each other
3. amazing fall leaves
4. the hot red veins in the maple leaf as it turns from green to red. truly amazing.
5. my husband's job
6. hot, homemade chocolate cake baked my oldest daughter (with powdered sugar on top).
7. a clean kitchen before bed
8. friends who hold me accountable
9. a full day of homeschooling
10. quiet time in prayer with the Lord
11. knowing I'm saved and loved
12. healthy bodies to learn gymnastics routines
13. teaching classes at the gym so my girls can take classes there
14. a full moon that lights up the cool night
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
I finally made it!
Here I am.... in the world of blogging! A place I never dreamed I would be. So many times I have been encouraged by others' blogs, and have come away feeling a bit less alone, a little bit stronger, and sometimes even convicted to step it up and make some big changes for the better. Now maybe I'm brave enough to think I could help someone, too. :)
The Lord encourages me each day to think about His plan for me in my life. I chose the name "becoming like Him" to remind myself that this is the ultimate goal for my life--to become more and more like Christ. Becoming complacent makes me weak. We could argue round and round about faith and works, but if you read the book of James, you will see that our works (our lives) should be a living result of our faith. Not one without the other. It's a hand-in-hand relationship.
I want to be more and MORE like Him every day. It's a process of growth that comes from a sincere desire to put off self and put on Christ. I fall sometimes. Sometimes I just shake my head at myself, imagining that the Lord is doing the same thing. But I know that He still loves me. His mercies are new each day, and his love is continual.
He saves us to keep us. I am so thankful for that!
The Lord encourages me each day to think about His plan for me in my life. I chose the name "becoming like Him" to remind myself that this is the ultimate goal for my life--to become more and more like Christ. Becoming complacent makes me weak. We could argue round and round about faith and works, but if you read the book of James, you will see that our works (our lives) should be a living result of our faith. Not one without the other. It's a hand-in-hand relationship.
I want to be more and MORE like Him every day. It's a process of growth that comes from a sincere desire to put off self and put on Christ. I fall sometimes. Sometimes I just shake my head at myself, imagining that the Lord is doing the same thing. But I know that He still loves me. His mercies are new each day, and his love is continual.
He saves us to keep us. I am so thankful for that!
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