Delighting in...

Romans 15:3-4:  For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”^{[a] 4} For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

Him and Him alone...

• His Word always challenging me
• Devotions that speak to my thoughts that I've not spoken out loud, but He knows them
• Hope that can only be found in Him
• Strength that can only be found in Him
• Joy that can only be given by Him and I get to choose to receive it
• Love that surpasses my comprehension
• His sovereignty amidst the chaos and senselessness of this world
• The priviledge of praising Him.  One of my new faves:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzGAYNKDyIU
• Worship on the way home - When a teaching that I listened to, a devotion that I read and "I am redeemed" led me humbly to His throne
• Miracles - baby Hayden is making progress more than any of the doctors thought he would.

How He has blessed me...

• Washing my wedding ring and seeing how it sparkles when the light hits it.  Makes me think of marriage - when we let Him clean us (individually and as a couple) and let Him shine through, oh how it sparkles.
• with ears to hear the giggles of boys being silly just because along with the patience to just smile when those giggles have no end in sight!
• with eyes to see the joy on their faces when...
• the wee one runs through the sprinkler
• the elder gets his pads and helmet and wants to sleep in them and wear them all day long
• the wee one has his first necessary "peeing outside" experience (boys!!)
• the elder catches a great pass while playing a game of catch with his dad
• a husband who really wants to do the right and best thing
• with amazing friends who hold me accountable, don't judge me and challenge me to be more for Him. 
• a Pastor willing to speak truth and be more like the first church rather than the church building
• a sister that serves Him wholeheartedly.  Can't wait to see what His plans are for you!
• with a job and many learning opportunities

So many things to count, I am blessed.  Thank you, Jesus!

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