Some days I feel like i'm running to try to catch up and others i'm thumbing a ride at the on ramp wondering if i'll even get to come along with the day or if i'm stuck walking.
Today thankfully so far we are parked in a wayside enjoy a restful break, at least this first part of the day has been. :)
Recently my middle child had a birthday. It absolutely amazes me to see the joy on his face when we celebrate him! How much more does my Heavenly father celebrate me?! Every day God gives me is a gift. He looks at me with that Joy and love when I wake up each day just waiting to tell me hello. Do I respond as every other day and grumble past him just to get to the coffee? Or do I rise with anticipation excited for the gifts He wants to give me?
We covered our middle child's bedroom floor with balloons and as soon as he saw them he knew it was going to be a good day! But when one of the balloons popped he was caught off guard. He didn't cry, but was stunned for a moment before moving on to another balloon. What are the balloons in my life? Those little bits of Joy strung through out my day that once in a while don't quite go as planned? Maybe a fun trip to the grocery store with the kids that gets a little tantrum hiccup in it... do I let that ruin the whole day or do I pick up the broken pieces and move on to the next little pocket of Joy?
I am always amazed by the gifts God gives us, even if at first some of them don't feel like gifts. For instance, did you know it is a lot of work to be a home owner? There is no landlord to call when something breaks, none of the utilities are included in the rent, and all those little things like moss killer for the roof, weed killer, trimmers, mowers, brushes, tools! It's a lot of responsibility! Our home is an amazing gift and I love working on it and every once in a while, a balloon will pop.
Be encouraged today! God has filled your life and mine with Balloons! All we have to do is
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