It's fall

Today I miss Oregon.

Yesterday the weather was sunny with a light breeze and the air was fresh and crisp - just like Fall should be. It reminded me of the beautiful west coast.

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I love Fall. I LOVE it. Every time I feel a gentle breeze on my face I feel like the Lord says "I love you" ...and He does. Jesus is awesome.

The colors and crisp air bless me. Isn't God neat?!

I am continually learning what it means to be thankful. I really do want to live a life being thankful for what I have. I want to be a humble woman, strong in the Lord and one who seeks his heartbeat each day. I want to serve the needy and love on orphans and widows. I want to be a woman of wisdom and a life long learner....and a servant like Ruth was. Lord, let me not ever place myself higher or better than another. Mostly, I want to praise him with songs on the piano and pour my heart out in worship...something about radiant chords dancing around on the piano that gradually crescendo to the point of intensity stirs my heart to worship...and I love it.

*Psalm 69:30*

I am blessed...I have been given many things. I have a husband who loves me and is devoted to me, loving friends, a small, yet very comfy bed and a hot shower, a pint sized vehicle that does the job, a supportive Canadian family, a great job and a cute little fluffy puppy who continues to grip my heart with her love and kisses each day. Jesus loves me so....

What are you thankful for today?

LJ

There's always...

Today my husband and I celebrated 3 years of marriage!

Anyway, I was reminded today of the simplicity of being content. Because there will always be...someone richer, someone prettier, someone more talented...bigger house, better clothes...there will always be.....isn't it true? So I am reminded to be thankful for what I have, for there is always someone with "more" of something.

Sometimes easier said than done. Some days I am tested when I see people purchasing items in a heartbeat that I have dreamed of having for a long time. Even though sometimes they can't really afford it, they just swipe the magical card that in some cases ends up biting them back and chasing them while interest builds up and they end up carrying more of a burden than satisfaction. What happened before there were credit cards? You mean people actually had to buy things with cash they had already earned? They couldn't buy it if they didn't have the money? Seems odd now...

So that is when I am reminded that even though I feel like a black sheep, waiting patiently and saving cash for particular items I really desire, that it is indeed the honorable thing. At least in God's eyes.

Pslam 23:1 - "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want."

LJ