Multitude Monday - #268

    

²Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ³Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.   - Hebrews 12:2-3

 

268.  That knew the joy set before Him and I know it too!

269.  my ever-so thoughtful husband

270.  birthday cake with no candles!

271.  gerber daisies - thanks t!

273.  the way my wee one wants to smell and touch the beautiful flowers from a dear friend

274.  the overwhelming love of friends

275.  sleeping more than 5 consecutive hours

276.  nap time

277.  hearing my boy stand up for himself - against the big kids!

278.  first report cards

279.  realizing that I shouldn't feel guilty for not serving the way I think others want me to, especially since for the first time in my life my focus is on the best - God, Scott and boys!

280.  good sister time!

281.  that they make men's tennis shoes in plain white, so they might look like women's shoes! 

282.  that God gave me big feet - reminds me of the need for a big, firm foundation!

283.  Veggie Tales

284.  deep spiritual questions from my oldest

285.  storybook character parades at school - The Amazing Adventures of Bathman

 

286.  Superheroes

 

287.  fun costumes

 

288.  facial expressions - they help a picture speak a thousand words!

 

 

289.  hugs and kisses that are accompanied by "MM-MMM"

 

290.  that my husband is a good man and a good dad

  

Multitude Monday - #232 - #267

233. hearing how God touched him
234. how He shows us that He is close to the brokenhearted
235. how He collects our tears in a bottle (or in my case barrells!)
236. a friend knowing that she is secure in the beauty He has bestowed upon her
237. unexpected bonuses
238. blogs that make my friends seem not so far away
239. blogs that challenge me to be more like Jesus
240. being part of divine appointments
241. the warmth of the sun on a beautiful day
242. evening walks
243. cool breezes
244. the wonder of bridges and going over them
245. family trips to the zoo
246. God's creativity - very evident at the zoo!
247. watching the Blue Angels practice for the air show - the wee one sleeping through it and the oldest in awe
248. glad that those pilots are on our side!
249. military men and women - both active and retired
250. military families and the sacrifices they make
251. the wee one attempting to say "hallelujah"
252. the wee one clearly saying "Yeah, baby!"
253. sweet conversations between the wee one and his treasured bear
254. the oldest being so loyal to his best friend
255. the freedom the oldest has - he doesn't care if his clothes match
256.  the oldest throwing a great strong spiral
257. the oldest expressing himself more and more in words, expressions and drawing
258. "Fireproof"
259. "Facing the Giants"
260.  the story behind the pictures
261.  m&ms
262. being reminded that Jesus made it possible for me to call God, "Daddy"
263.  remembering that our millionth experience of His forgiveness is no less special than the first
264.  listening ears
265. the certainty of Heaven
266.  Hope
267.  having hope in the Giver, not in what He gives.

Multitude Monday - #206 - #232

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.  Psalm 28:7



Celebrating 10 years of marriage and would do it all over again!
Date night with my honey!
sweet note from one of my boys
hugs
peanut butter and jelly waffle sandwiches for breakfast
grilled hamburgers
cookie dough ice cream
sweet tea done right
coupons
the excitement of Monday Night Football!
College football upsets
Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes, the volunteers and the children who will receive them
dreaming with my sweet husband
Plan B by Pete Wilson
Sacred Marriage
"Help Me" from my wee one - translation "Help You"
Seeing the boys wrestle, holding their own
stepping on crunchy leaves
seeing the world through my boys' eyes and all the wonder they see
faithful friends
the anticipation of a short week and a Friday Family Day!
dishwasher
washing machine
dryer
chinese food
That Jesus gently shows me what could be an idol in my life
My boy writing and learning the pieces of God's armor and loving it!

    

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No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.  1 Corinthians 2:9

 

186.  eyes to see

187.  ears to hear

188.  fingers to touch

189.  nose to smell

190.  mouth to taste

191.  a blue sky with no clouds

192.  a blue sky with big white puffy clouds

193.  a fun fellowship with friends at the park

194.  an invigorating neighborhood walk

195.  The wee one saying "awesome"

196.  an afternoon off for a visit with my aunt

197.  the satisfaction that comes with marking a project off the "to do" list that's been on the list too long!

198.  finishing a great book

199.  remembering the excitement of 10 years ago 

200. the anticipation of what God is up to with unveiling a vision for ministry

201.  the hope of a strategic plan for the ministry

202.  for an authentic community

 

   

Multitude Monday

164.  fellow bloggers that lead me to the feet of Jesus! 
165.  Sitting in awe that God is uncreated. 
166.  evening walks with the family
167.  an eternal sister that reminds me of who He made me to be
168.  marking things off of work's to do list
169.  "hold you" from my wee one
170.   My oldest standing up for the truth
171.  boys thanking Jesus out loud for rain stopping and football scores
172.  best friends
173.  grandparents
174.  learning to practice the presence of God
175.  realizing how important it is in my marriage to know that if something my husband says hurts me, I probably misunderstood him.
176.  a too-short hair-cut that is growing out!
177.  dancing
178.  Dancing in the Minefields - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtTa81LyuQM
179.  the start of fall
180.  lazy Saturday mornings
181.  when the Pastor steps on my toes!
182.  when God is working on me in an area and then Sunday's message reinforces what He's up to!
183.  Listening to a dad tell his son, "remember from 'Facing the Giants' when we win, we praise Him and when we lose we praise Him"
184.  Children's Sunday School workers who are living out their calling
185.  A husband who will boldly, yet compassionately stand up and explain the truth to someone who is confused