Warp speed life.
Seems like that's what my husband and I have been living lately. He is used to this. I am not.
God graciously gives me a new day, a new hour, a new moment in which to live for Him, trying to give Him my all. Here are a few pieces of His lessons over the past few months.
Perseverance: Never, ever, ever give up! -Winston Churchill
Be it marriage, ministry, living in a different environment, trying to make friends, or any other myriad of things, I am learning not to give up.Yes, there are times I retreat to my bedroom to cry, overwhelmed by it all, but God sustains and gives me hope and joy to keep going. God is teaching me to persevere when I see little to no fruit in ministry, when I think or feel that nothing I do makes a difference in others' lives, when I think that I will never learn what He wants me to.
I Corinthians 15:58- Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Gratefulness:
I can't count how many times my husband has taken me in his arms( when I have been entirely overwhelmed by some situation) and said, "We have such a good life," and gone on to count our blessings. We truly have so many blessings to praise God for! For example:
A sweet puppy who is growing and learning, full of love
A crazy, wild little kitten who purrs like an engine and loves to cuddle
A little home to call ours
Green grass in our backyard, beets and carrots growing, and flowers blooming
A free couch
A fruit smoothie
My husband's faithful love for me even when he is physically, emotionally and spiritually drained
God allowing Jeremiah to pass his Firefighter I exam
God giving J. a full time, well paying job
God providing for us financially
A $600 pickup for J. and the extremely quick sale of our other car
A car that is very fuel efficient and reliable
Opportunity for me to be a camp counselor for high school girls
Being blessed by high schoolers caring about God and growing in Him
God showing me that He can use me to touch others' lives even when I feel most inadequate
Him giving me desire and ability to interact with and build relationships with high schoolers
God changing my heart towards those who are not easy to love
A family here who truly cares about me and my husband
A lovely fireworks show
Celebrating holidays with friends- who I can truly call FRIENDS! Praise God!
Meeting new friends my age at camp
Books from the library
Slowly getting our home more organized
Health for both Jeremiah and I
Being able to afford fruits, veggies, good meat and cheese, and all we need nutritionally
Many friends having babies and becoming parents
New marriages beginning
Opportunity for me to attend community college and perhaps have a new job
My husband CONTINUALLY believing in me, encouraging and affirming me and speaking God's truth into my life and heart
Sunshine, new ipod, and cool mornings and evenings to run in!
Furniture polish
Peace and acceptance of and about past events in my life
Upcoming trip to Charlotte
My next post will be more than a list of things I'm grateful for- I promise!
