Thankfulness Day 52

Today I am thankful for my new Etsy website!

sweetlilytutus.etsy.com

I'm slowly listing things so keep coming back!

Thankfulness Day 51

"Mom when I'm older I am not going to live with you but you can come visit me." thanks Kai.

Today I am thankful for my son's humor. :)

Thankfulness Day 50

I heard an interesting sermon yesterday in Hemet. Yes Hemet, it's amazing where the Lord takes us!

One of his statements was that we all have a story about how we were led to the Lord and it centers around humbling ourselves and seeing our need for a Savior. For many that was letting our sin drive us to rock bottom and realizing that our own way was actually destructive. He also spoke about Pride and if we boast about how great we are or are very judgmental of others the Lord has to wipe that platform from under us to humble us seeing that only God does the work and is worthy of praise. That His word says He will exalt the humble and pride comes before the fall. Let us all love our brothers and sisters as children of God and give all glory to God for we ourselves can do no good thing unless it is He who works within us.

What brought you to your knees? For me it was seeing so called 'friends' go to jail and actually being scared for my life. I then knew living for myself was destructive and led to an inner core of unhappiness.

Today I am thankful for humility and this road I've been put on in order to gain it.

Thankfulness Day 49

Today Nash wanted to use the potty twice! He actually told me when he had to go and then went and used it with my help. This is a kid that only wants to do things that are his idea and really like control. He will NOT use the training potty or a potty seat. He will NOT sit on it unless it's his idea. He will NOT wear underwear. So I'm just going to let him train himself if it will be easier! Kai wasn't completely potty trained until 3 1/2 so I'm taking my time with this one.

Today I'm thankful that my 'baby' is taking steps to become a big boy.

Thankfulness Day 48

I am thankful today for the beautiful warm weather we are having. In Illinois in March it could still snow and it did last year. Today felt like summer and that kind of weather just puts me in a good mood and makes things look brighter!

Thankfulness Day 47

Today I am thankful for my Spin Class that kicked my behind today!

Thankfulness Day 46

Waiting on Me means directing your attention to Me in hopeful anticipation of what I will do. It entails trusting Me with every fiber of your being, instead of trying to figure things out yourself. Waiting on Me is the way I designed you to live: all day, every day. I created you to stay conscious of Me as you go about your daily duties.

I have promised many blessings to those who wait on Me: renewed strength, living above one's circumstances, resurgence of hope, awareness of My continual Presence. Waiting on Me enables you to glorify Me by living in deep dependence on Me, ready to do My will. It also helps you to enjoy Me; in My Presence is fullness of Joy.

--Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

Today I am thankful for this devotion.