I've written post after post, saved them into drafts to come back and post later, only to never return to them. They didn't feel right. It was a lot of moping and sadness and stress and worry.
This Sunday in Sunday School we looked at Philippians 4:4-8 where Paul shares that we are to set our minds on things that are godly. We are to cultivate a spirit of joy despite our circumstances. And it was hearing this that I realized I've let circumstances shape me instead of finding the joy and blessings in my circumstances.
It's been a difficult few months, heck - years! - but when I took time each night to be thankful, I was much happier. I also discovered when you get out of the habit of being thankful, it's more difficult to find things to be thankful for ... Like your vision is clouded with negativity and the positive things are overshadowed.
I'm learning, taking baby steps. Weeding out the things that don't enhance my vision and trying to bring back the peace of God - it's only found in Him.
Are you ready for some photos? Because I haven't shared any in a while.
I shared my chocolate and she thoroughly enjoyed it hahaha!! I have been so blessed to have a good bit of time with this sweet niece.
One of my new favorites of my sweet nieces. This was after AH's first volleyball game of the season. The next game they won! Go girls!!!
Here she is about to switch places with her teammate so she will be in the middle. I think they are loving her height on the team ;)
#TargetDog !! #KidsGotStyle - she loved the Target dog - hugged it and talked to it. I'm sparing you from the half dozen photos I took.
Tomorrow is my 40th birthday and my friend and PenPal, Raynore, understands my love of HK and celebrating alllll month long! :)
Ready to party at our cousin's one-year get together. Love this pic, it just cracks me up!
My parents and sweet niece this weekend. It was beautiful weather and Dad fixed the swingset and sliding board. That girl played her heart out!!
And this photo sums up my Dad. No one makes him laugh as much as Little Miss here.
These are such awesome blessings. And just a few I managed to snap a picture of - so many more are stored away in my heart.
I hear you, Beth. Count those blessings and name them! When I take my eyes off Him and put them on my circumstances, then I'm easily discouraged. I pray you're feeling better. It's good to see your dad. Looks like he's feeling pretty good! That laughing one is my favorite.
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