i continue to feel...

beyond blessed...which in turn makes me feel guilty at times or anxious that something is bound to go wrong.  what i need to feel is simply LOVED, GRATEFUL and JOYFUL...just be and enjoy :)


Ephesians 3:14-20

14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge —that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,


i hardly ever listen to the radio anymore.  i have stored music in my car, and i use pandora radio frequently.  the other day i happened to be listening to the radio and heard a commercial that struck me as awesome.  i just knew it was going to be a church advertisement, but of all things, it was an energy company, lol.  anyway, i don't remember the words exactly, but basically it went something like this...

the world is a dark and troubled place
but there's joy in a baby's laugh, a cup of coffee, your first kiss...
the world is a dark and troubled place
but what a great feeling when you get that first stretch in the morning, an unexpected summer breeze, and chills when you hear a song

...the sun, birds, butterflies, clouds, rolling hills
...family, friends, helpful strangers
...opportunities to use your God-given talents
...love.

in the end, it's all lovely, isn't it?

my girls finding joy in a dark and dirty place ;)