Enjoying Freedom - #1169 - #1187

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.  Galatians 5:1

1169.  the sweetness of "Jesus Loves Me"
1170.  snuggling with the wee one and praying for him to have sweet dreams
1171.  chains falling as I remember that He is my Provider
1172.  chains falling as I remember that He is the Lover of My Soul
1173.  chains falling as I remember that He is my Comforter and the purpose behind that comfort
1174.  discipleship
1175.  the older boy love learning and starting at a new position - center
1176.  listening to wee one love cheering on his big brother so passionately
1177.  that waiting upon the Lord really means serving Him while He is being the Sovereign God He is!
1178.  "God doesn't ask me to be perfect.  He asks me to praise."  (Thanks, Ann!)
1179.  breezes blowing through the trees and cooling off the bright warm sun
1180.  On the way to church, older boy love says, "God created a beautiful earth."  We proceed to talk about how creative God is in how he made so many different trees, flowers, people, animals, etc.  Then my sister says the same thing to me before worship.  Can you say sacred echo?!
1181.  Confirmations on callings
1182.  friends who willingly extend grace
1183.  learning from the past
1184.  remembering that life isn't about my happiness, but my holiness
1185.  a meaningful "I love you" said by my sweet husband love
1186.  stretching and being stretched
1187.  the comfort of Psalm 34

Multitude Monday - #1157 - #1168

1157.  How God delivered a new friend to me that has walked the same road and shared how to pray, how to live victoriously, how to stand strong, how to be free.
1158.  A challenging message from Pastor David today.
1159.  Fun conversations with the boys - Me:  I was playing phone tag with this lady and finally connected with her today.  Older boy love:  Mom, wait a minute.  I thought you were working today, but you were playing tag?  I need to learn to play phone tag.
1160.  Eskimo kisses with the wee one!
1161.  Thankful that with a week of a bomb threat, earthquake and hurricane in one week it is better than it could have been.  Continuing to pray for those affected.
1162.  The first real football game.  That older boy love hates to lose.
1163.  the gift of play
1164.  that God has named my "stuff" and is walking me through it
1165.  that Romans 4:20-21 is a picture of being brave and at rest in the Lord
1166.  that the boys fight over which "Jesus song" to listen to in the car
1167.  that my sister is a miracle - she wasn't supposed to live to be a teenager and now she's celebrating another birthday in her 30s.
1168.  that God calls us to be thankful for both good things and bad things - all for His glory!

Multitude Monday - #1147 - #1156

^{Job 11:13-15 - 13} “Yet if you devote your heart to him and stretch out your hands to him, ¹⁴ if you put away the sin that is in your hand and allow no evil to dwell in your tent, ¹⁵ then, free of fault, you will lift up your face; you will stand firm and without fear.


1147.  He is Defender and Deliverer
1148.  Camping out at 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 and meditating on patient endurance
1149.  "the most awesomest day of school ever" of first grade
1150.  meeting the teacher we've prayed for all summer
1151.  Husband love leading in prayer for the first day of school and then the older boy love requesting a huddle and "Go Broncos" cheer
1152.  the cheers of the wee one from the sidelines for his big brother and the team
1153.  how my sister sacrifices her Saturday mornings to support her nephew out on the field
1154.  when God reaches down and touches my heart in the middle of worship
1155.  the challenge to fight the beautiful fight
1156.  reminders of God's promises, His truth, His love, His strength and His power.

Gratefully counting - #1129 - #1146

1129.  The joy and excitement of being there when she got the call about the baby that they may be able to adopt and the conversation with newly made contacts that He used to softly whisper, "I've touched many lives through adoption." Then learning that she listened for His voice and no peace was there.  The birth mother changed her mind.  It was a practice run!
1130.  The reminder that God didn't make marriage to make me happy, but to make me holy.
1131.  That God is big enough to answer my deepest questions.
1132.  That God gives us eyes to see the ugliness of our sin, if we just look.
1133.  The sweetness and compassion of my wee one asking me if I'm ok after I cough.
1134.  That sleep comes after the temper tantrums
1135.  That children are born for such a time as this and because of His plans we can have hope
1136.  God's reassuring messages sent throughout the day
1137.  Unsuspecting people allowing God to use them
1138.  when God clarifies and confirms the vision He's already given
1139.  servant-hearted living, giving and seeing
1140.  2 days off last week
1141.  2 days off this week
1142.  priceless time spent with my guys
1143.  the swagger that comes with wearing the football uniform
1144.  the pride that came from successfully blocking a kid that was bigger than older boy love
1145.  the wee one sweet prayers during a power outage while we were on the way home from football practice, "God, please help the workers at Old McDonald's"
1146.  that the boys want to jam to Jesus music

Victoriously Counting #1121 - #1128

1121. Quote from Ed Stetzer - Change doesn't happen until the pain of staying the same is worse than the pain of changing.

1122.  My wee one praying for me on his own

1123.  The excitement of the older boy love over the football practices

1124.  Watching and sharing the film - "A Journey Home"

1125.  sunscreen

1126.  cold water to drink

1127.  tabernacles of every day life

1128.  supportive sister

 

Counting in Victory - #1102 - 1120

1102.  Self-control is love's victory.
1103.  Date night with my honey!
1104.  Praying with my honey!
1105.  Great marriage conference - Love Worth Fighting For
1106.  NFL Lock Out is over - football starts now!
1107.  Enjoying our own football schedule!  Survived the first week of practice! 
1108.  The excitement of practicing with pads on this week!
1109.  The joy that comes from a job well done.
1110.  My sister - the ultimate aunt and babysitter!
1111.  The joy of a tooth finally lost by the older boy-love
1112.  the wee one love showing mercy to his older brother
1113.  soft tissues on a runny nose
1114.  antibiotics that work
1115.  nap time (for my guys and sometimes for me!)
1116.  The birth of a new ministry http://www.fbc-orangepark.org/greenware.htm
1117.  How God has it all worked out before we even ask Him to work it out!
1118.  cough drops
1119.  Looking in the mirror, wanting change, asking God to deliver change and knowing He keeps His promises.
1120.  The excitement of what He is planning for Heart Matters  Women's Ministry

Thankful.  Humbled. Am in awe of My God.

Peacefully counting - #1087 - #1101

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.  Colossians 3:15

1087.  my husband love and me laughing together

1088.  seeing 11 kites (the bird) at one time in our tall pine tree

1089.  the excitement of husband love and the boys watching them through the binoculars as I drove away for the workday

1090.  hunches

1091.  the anticipation for football practice

1092.  the wonder of the biggest wasp we've ever seen

1093.  opportunities that just present themselves

1094.  reconnecting with people from years past

1095.  God-confidence

1096.  prayer warrior friends

1097.  "nuggles" with the wee one

1098.  God's perfect timing

1099.  the hope in a whisper from God

1100.  the hope and freedom that can come from healing

1101.  boldness, strength and peace that only He can give because it's for His glory