How great life is!

I am so grateful for all the Lord has given me. That may not sound like much but really in truly it is! For me to say that is sadly and actually quite a shocker. I am very much a woman who deals with discontenment. I can easily find myself wanting what others have, comparing myself to other moms, other Christians, wishing I could do more, have more,be more..you get the idea.

Through this last weekend, I really felt like the Lord just poured Himself on me. Now, I am not talking about this huge anointing that shines upon me to all who see;) Nor am I talking about a spiritual high for lack of better words. I just find myself resting in His peace and His presence. Every morning I wake up to read the daily devotional in a book titled, "Jesus Calling." This book has literally opened my eyes so much. It was written by a missionary who decided after journaling her daily struggles and prayers to write a devotional but as though Jesus Himself is writing them. So in essence, it is all from His perspective and love. It may sound so simply to others, but Shaun and I look forward each morning to reading it. Even Jarrett knows what book I read every morning if you ask Him to grab it..what a joy!

I also like to start every morning with prayer and worship through the joy of itunes. It is hard to explain, but I always had in my mind that it took a huge life changing experience or moment to get my faith revved up (for lack of better words) again. Not that I have a revved up faith, but I have learned that by seeking Him daily in every little thing I encounter and talking to Him throughout my day, I feel myself being drawn closer and closer to the Lord.

I love You Jesus with all that I am. Thank you for being my Savior, Comforter, Healer, Friend, Redeemer, and Companion. I have needed You through all these hard times, and it is because of You that I did make it through. I know times will get tough and trying, but I have seen and believe NOTHING is too big for You. Thank you for my joy, the cleansing of depression, the clean slate of my life, and the blessings given to me that I so do not deserve. I praise You for the Father you are, and I lay my life to You. Do as You will in anything. Again thank You.

Some may say..umm..get off track there? No, I just needed to give credit where it is most certainly due. I encourage anyone reading: find Him in the little things. Be pleased and grateful with all that you have. He gives and takes away as He chooses. This day and every day following I will seek to be content. But not with what I have instead with Whom I serve.