It's the end of another week. Shew! This has been a week of growth, which always feels good on the other side. :) I'm looking forward to getting the Christmas stuff up inside the house (Mike and Josh already did the lights), spending some girl time with a friend and our girls, and having some real down time with my family (I see warm fires, glasses of wine, board games...ahhhhhhhh). This month is sure to be a crazy one, and this weekend feels like the last one we might have that is stress free for awhile. So, I'm going to take advantage and cultivate my relationships.
This week I have been reminded of God's faithfulness. When I think a situation is too hard or am just flat out overwhelmed, I tend to shut down. I'm thankful for family and friends that won't let me, even when I try. I'm reminded of why I got the tattoo I have (well, one of the reasons) - 1 Corinthians 13:8 - LOVE NEVER FAILS. Someone once asked me why I didn't just get those words tattooed, instead of the scripture reference. To me, it's not just about the words, powerful as they are. It's about the fact that they are not my words, they are God's. Truth is, my love does fail...all the time. I'm not perfect...but God is; His love is. His love never fails. James 1:2-3 says "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." I'm thankful that even when I fail the test, God unconditionally forgives me and continually loves me. So, I've come a long way from the beginning of this week to the end of this week - I am finding joy in the trials of life and am thankful that God is working on my heart, even when I'm working against myself.
To my husband - I love you more today than yesterday, and am certain I will love you more tomorrow. You are my best friend and a gift from God. Thank you for loving me.
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