Blessing 31: Working From Home

I have been with my company for 8 years and almost 6 of those years I have been able to work from home. At times I get bogged down with the fact that I spend pretty much all my time in the house, but what I sometimes fail to realize is even though that may be one negative....there are way more positive. I don't have to look good every day :), I can wear comfy clothes, I have the ability to take and pick up the girls from school, not have to miss work if they are sick, when we move for Chris' job I don't have to find another job, today on lunch I ran...didn't have to worry about going back to work all stinky...cause it is just me:), don't have the waste the gas in my car each day, no rush hour traffic,and I could go on. I am not quite sure why God blessed me with this wonderful opportunity....but I am beyond thankful. I know I coould not find another job with this set up. Thank you Lord for always providing for us even when I am not happy with my work, please help me to always come back to a grateful and thankful heart.

Blessing 30: Kindness of Strangers

Today I was standing in the grocery line at Food Lion. I was opening my wallet to get some cash out when a ton of my change fell out and to the ground. It went everywhere. Three people in front of me turned around and just looked down and then looked at me. I bent down trying to quickly pick it up so I didn't hold up the line when a women behind me came up and started helping me out. She made a comment of  "oh, I have done this too many times to count".  I thanked her for being nice enough help. I paid for my things and left.

It seems rare theses days that strangers stop to help each other out. Sometimes, it is discouraging to me to see that happen. I have to admit at first when this happened to me and three others in line just stared at me while I was picking it up on my own...kind of reinforced this thought.  I am thankful for the lady who came along and encouraged me to remember that kindness of strangers still exist. I hope that I am one of those strangers out there to others that would take the time to also display this kindness.

Share some kindness with a stranger this week...who knows how it will affect their day. :)

Blessing 29: Being Chosen

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." (Jeremiah 1:5 NIV)

Did you know that each of us were created with a purpose. A reason we are to be here and fulfill for God. He uses us to complete His amazing, wonderfully designed plan. Sometimes we feel like we are nobody important, so what can my life, my involvement really do to help further Gods kingdom. Just remember this verse....he knew us before he formed us and set us apart....to be holy....to be a disciple. We all have something to give, a special talent. If you are unsure of how God can use you....pray for Him to show you and be ready to be used. Trust me He will.

Blessing 28: Being Taken Care Of

This past weekend I was sick, tired and just feeling yucky. I had three wonderful people to help take care of me. Chris, Katie and Bree all helped out so much so that I could rest and not have to worry about cooking, cleaning or doing laundry. Chris had to work some on Saturday and the girls were so great playing and even took naps for me so I could actually sleep. Chris cooked all weekend for us, did the laundry and kept the house picked up and clean. I know I don't have to say thanks for these things but I want to. I am a lucky girl to have three people who love me enough to want me to get better and be able to rest when needed.

Blessing 27: Fellow Believers

I know one of the ways that God speaks to us is through other believers. Their words, thoughts, actions, etc are ways that God delivers his message to us, his direction for us and confirms within us what we are here to do. The other day I posted this to my facebook, but wanted to add it to my blog as well. I have seen a few videos froms this guy. He has a true gift of putting God's words into a poem and speaking them. Maybe it will be a blessing to you as it was to me.

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Blessing 26: Hands of Protection

I meant to post this on Monday night, but wasn't able to sit down and get it out here. On Monday, night I was extremely grateful for Jesus' hands of protections that were surrounding my car. Me and the girls were on our way home from Katies' gymnastic class. We were on a four lane residential type of road, I was in the right lane and a another car was beside of me in the left lane, but a little ahead of me. All of the sudden this truck come flying past me in the left lane and completely cuts over in front of me. The amount of room between me and the other car that that was in front of me in the left lane was not enough for a car to fit through, but this GUY decided to fly through. He should have hit the front of my car...I have no idea how he fit through me and the other car, but he did. If he had clipped the front of my car...I not sure what would have happened. I am just completely grateful, that Jesus had his protection around us and protected the two most precious things he has given me. I watched this guy continue to weave in and out of traffic and cutting it close with so many others. It made me mad that he or she was driving crazy...but then I stopped and though, well maybe there is an emergency they are trying to get to someone or to the hospital. Then a mile or so down the road I saw the truck turn into a gym. REALLY!!!! It is nice to know that they didn't miss their workout and got there on time...in short of almost taking out four cars in the process. It is beyond frustrating how inconsiderate and irresponsible some people can be.

Now that I got my rant out of the way...even though there are crazies out there like this person, who seem to have no concern for others on the road. God's grace still surrounds us and protects us. And as he gently reminds me to pray for those who do wrong against us, they are the ones who need it most. I have to say it is hard to say a pray for this guy....but I am a work in progress. Maybe next time. :)

Thank you Jesus for keeping us safe that night and every day. I can't imagine anything happen to my girls and so thankful you kept that car for hitting us and possible hurting us.

Blessing 26: Fresh Clean Sheet

There are few things that bet getting into bed at night after a long day and snuggling into fresh sheets. To me that is a little piece of heaven. Here's to a night of sleeping in heaven :)