THANKFUL THURSDAY

"What are you thankful for today? Stop by Sonya's blog, Truth 4 The Journey, to find out how to share your gratitude and see what others are thanking God for today."

1. I am thankful for how God multiplies... our efforts, our energies, our supply!

2. I am thankful that my kids are still sleeping at 8:30am- HALLELUJAH!

3. I am thankful that my husband has one more week of summer school and then all of us have a week off!

4. I am thankful for not having to be perfect!

5. I am thankful that Christ is perfect and graciously works on perfecting me.

NEW BLOG DESIGN, STILL ME

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and
are safe. Prov 18:10

It is still Laurie, with supernatural living. The amazing and gifted Edie created my blog design. Thank you Edie, you are wonderful. She is an amazing lady and wonderful to work with if you desire to have something designed for your blog. Please check out her services and blog!

And, please stop by AmyDeane's Blog for more words and images and consider joining her"Word-Filled-Wednesday" meme.

"What are you thankful for today? Stop by Sonya's blog, Truth 4 The Journey, to find out how to share your gratitude and see what others are thanking God for today."

HERE ARE MY FIVE:

As many of you know, I just moved. I want to say five things I am thankful for about our new home. BTW- These things are different from our old home.

1. Our huge back yard- I am thankful for a big place for the kids to play and run around!

2. Our carport- That is my kids favorite place to play.

3. Our neighbors- My daughter's best friend, Makayla, lives in our old neighborhood. We missed her so much the first few days after moving. God blessed us with another little girl, who lives right next door. She has helped ease the loss we felt from not being so close to Makayla.

4. Smaller space- People thought we might go into shell shock, because we are living in about half the space. Actually, it has been a blessing for us. We have downsized sooooooo much and it will make the next move easier. I don't know when that will be, but will be sometime next year:) WOW!

5. Grass!- We did not have a green lawn where we came from, but this house has lots of green grass. Well, it's dying some from the heat, but you know what I mean.

I thank God that He has helped us every step of the way and to have a place to call home. And, I am especially grateful that is truly starting to feel like home. I missed everyone on TT- glad to be back!

WORD-FILLED WEDNESDAY

Recently, I have been frustrated with a lot of things. I am sorry one say to one of them has been my husband. Disappointments and silent resentments crept into my heart. We sat down one night and I shared that I felt I carried too much of the load in our family. That is the short story:) He offered to do a few additonal things and then he asked me a question. "How much do you pray for me a day?" I told him the honest truth--- not really at all. Maybe a quick 30 second prayer here or there. Since then, I have purposed to pray at least 10 minutes a day for my husband. And, EVERYTHING has changed- mostly in me!!! My husband is so wonderful, so helpful, but my heart kept me from seeing that. I have felt the wall in my heart and between us crumble as I pray for him daily!

I wanted to share what God is doing in my heart lately! Thank you also for your patience as I am writing less during this season. I welcome any ideas on how you ladies find the time to manage home, life, and, writing:) Lately, it has been a major struggle and I continue to pray for the help to balance it all. Blessings today! Please stop by AmyDeane's Blog for more words and images and consider joining her"Word-Filled-Wednesday" meme.

WORD-FILLED WEDNESDAY

A LAVISH LOVE

I love to see my husband interact with our children. He loves them unconditionally, perfectly, and whole-heartedly. When I stop and think about how God loves us, I can't understand. Then, I remember how we love our children. They came from us, belong to us, mirror us, and are expressions of what is right, pure, and hopeful. We want our children to be protected and to have the best that life offers. Then, I understand a little more how God feels about us. Then, I think of how it would feel to be separated from our children and to not be able to hold them, talk to them, and get to know them. Once more I realize the unimaginable heartache that God must feel for His children that don't know Him personally. And, I pray that He would break my heart for those today- that I may cross their path and be used of Him to remind them- that they do have a Father that loves them, who showed His amazing love through Jesus Christ, His Son.

I rejoice with those of you who know this lavish love and pray God would use you, too, to reconcile those who belong with their Father.

Please stop by AmyDeane's Blog for more words and images and consider joining her"Word-Filled-Wednesday" meme.

WORD-FILLED WEDNESDAY

He stills the storms around me, within me, and is my Hiding place. I love Psalm 107 and the beach picture reminds me of God's faithfulness and goodness.

Here you see my daddy and my son, two of my most favorite blessings and my favorite place, the beach! I pray your day is filled with God's touch and love. Please stop by AmyDeane's Blog for more words and images and consider joining her"Word-Filled-Wednesday" meme.