few words

1. I praise God for joyful moments with my family. The spontaneous moments of fun that leave us all laughing until our sides hurt are such a blessing to me. I know those moments will be sweet memories.
2. I praise God for His grace. I just can't praise Him enough for it.
3. I praise God for forgiveness. What an incredible blessing it is to receive forgiveness; even more so to be able to give it.

Transformed

"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12:2

1. I praise God for the work He is doing in my life. It's not always easy, but it's worth it.
2. I praise God that I have been able to learn so much about His character during the most recent trials in my life. The things I have learned about Him have helped me to understand the character He desires for me to have.
3. I praise God for the wisdom He has given me. Without it, the last month of my life would have turned out completely different.
4. I praise God that He has given me the strength to follow His will, not the societal norms of the world. Again, not always easy, but very worth it.

ZZZzzzZZZ

Today was a good day, but I really don't feel well tonight, so forgive me for my brievity.


1. I praise God for sleep. I really love it and don't get nearly as much as I would like most times, but I am so thankful for the sleep I do get.
2. I praise God for the healing He is doing. Everyday, a little more healing occurs.
3. I praise God for the trust He is rebuilding.
4. I praise God for being so undeniably awesome. Regardless of what the circumstances are in my life, He is consistently amazing.

One month.

It has been one month since I started this blog. It is amazing what can happen in a month.

1. I praise God for restoration. There is nothing He can't fix, if we just let Him do it His way.
2. I praise God for His unconditional love. I am so undeserving, but He loves me anyway.
3. I praise God for my family.


He will yet fill your mouth with laughing, and your lips with rejoicing." Job 8:21 Amen.

The little things.

So, last night I did not go to sleep as planned. Instead, I watched the Rangers game and ended up too excited to sleep, so I cleaned my house before going to sleep. Not what I had originally planned, but I was able to sleep in a little this morning and my house was still clean when everything was said and done. =)

1. I praise God that I was able to wake up to a clean house this morning. It was really nice to wake up and not have a house full of chores staring me in the face.
2. I praise God for the fellowship I had with friends and family at my sister-in-law's baby shower today.
3. I praise God for the little, special things. Something very small, but very special happened to me this evening. I am still smiling.
4. I praise God that I get to wake up and go to church tomorrow. What a blessing that I live in a country where I can freely gather with other Christians and praise the name of Jesus.
5. I praise God that I can trust Him. What a relief.

T.G.I.F.

This week felt like it was two weeks crammed into one. So glad it is the weekend.

1. I praise God for this week. It was long and exhausting but so many good things happened.
2. I praise God that my son was so tired tonight that he was asking to go to bed at 7:00. I just let him go to bed (at 7:40) so we could spend some time together, but am going to enjoy the early bedtime he took and the early bedtime it is going to let me have.
3. I praise God that I am at a point in my life where I am excited about getting to go to bed early on a Friday night.
4. I praise God that my super early bedtime tonight will allow me to be up early tomorrow. Then, I can finish cleaning my house before I get to go to my sister-in-law's baby shower.
5. I praise God for the life my sister-in-law is growing inside her. Every life truly is such a miracle.

You are beautiful, my sweet, sweet song...

1. I praise God for the healing He is doing. There is still so much to be healed, but progress is being made because He is so good.
2. I praise God that I am able to truly feel like I don't need to be in control for the first time in my life. It is such a relief to know that I can rest in His promises and not have to orchestrate things on my own.
3. I praise God for all His daily reminders of His glory. Even the smallest things can be huge reminders of His glory.

"You Are Beautiful, My Sweet, Sweet Song" Third Day
You are beautiful my sweet, sweet song
You are beautiful my sweet, sweet song
You are beautiful my sweet, sweet song
And I will sing again
You are so good to me
You heal my broken heart
You are my Father in Heaven
You are so good to me
You heal my broken heart
You are my Father in Heaven
You are beautiful my sweet, sweet song
You are beautiful my sweet, sweet song
You ride upon the clouds
You lead me to the truth
You are the Spirit inside me
You ride upon the clouds
You lead me to the truth
You are the Spirit inside me
You are my strong melody, yeah
You are my dancing rhythm
You are my perfect rhyme
And I will sing of You forever
You poured out all Your blood
You died upon the cross
You are my Jesus who loves me
You poured out all Your blood
You died upon the cross
You are my Jesus who loves me
You are my Father in Heaven
You are the Spirit inside me
You are my Jesus who loves me

Keeping my hands up...

What a very long day. I am so tired, but not too tired to give God His due praises...

1. I praise God for every little victory. Many little victories add up to a very large one.
2. I praise God for keeping me on the right path. It's not always the easy way, but I know it's worth the journey.
3. I praise God for the outpouring of love I see from so many people for that young family that lost everything in the fire. Being able to see God's love flow through others helps me to not get discouraged.

This is the stuff...

1. I praise God for protecting a young family I know who lost everything material in a house fire last night. No one was harmed and that is the most important thing. I also praise Him for the outpouring of love this young family is already receiving from people who are wanting to help. He is so good.
2. I praise God for the work I can see Him doing in other people's lives. It is such an incredible thing to see Him move.
3. I praise God for the things, little and big, He is using to refine me and teach me patience. I have prayed for years for patience, He is answering through giving me opportunities to learn that characteristic.


This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use

Blessing others.

1. I praise God that I am still able to be a blessing to others in my life.
2. I praise God for the time I had today after work. It was good for my heart and reminded me of the reasons I am holding on to hope.
3. I praise God for the exercise class I get to lead at the senior citizen center tomorrow morning. It always brings me so much joy to watch that group of seniors working so hard and they are always so appreciative of the time I dedicate to them. What a joy it is for me.

08.21.2011

Still suffering from allergies and not getting much sleep... Tonight will be brief so I can get to bed early.

1. I praise God that my neighbor offered to have my son over for a play date with her son. It gave me a few hours this afternoon to rest a little and get done the chores I had to do before my week starts without having a toddler underfoot.
2. I praise God for His continued strength.
3. I praise God for indoor plumbing, as it is allowing me the nice warm shower I am about to take. Hopefully it will relax me and help me sleep well tonight.

In the night, my hope lives on...

1. I praise God for pillow fights with my son. It doesn't matter what else is going on in my life, when that boy picks up a pillow and starts a pillow fight, it brings me so much joy. I also praise God for jumping on the bed. I am so thankful I have a "rough and tough" little boy.
2. I praise God for giving me the strength and grace to get through today. It was quite possibly the hardest day I have had to endure since this trail has begun in my life, but with His strength and grace, I was able to handle in a way consistent with the character He desires me to have.
3. I praise God that there is a gas station just 4 miles from my house. I was really craving dark chocolate and a soda with some caffeine today, if I had to drive all the way to town, it wouldn't have been worth the headache of getting out.
4. I praise God that my neighbor is one of my good friends. It is really nice to have someone so close to my heart be so close to my house.
5. I praise God that my son doesn't fight taking medicine. We have all been suffering from allergies lately and he is so easy to give medicine to. Sure makes the suffering not so horrible.
6. I praise God for the hope to keep holding on. If it weren't for His hope, I would feel pretty hopeless most days.

"In the Night, My Hope Lives On" Andrew Peterson
I am weary with the pain of Jacob's wrestling
In the darkness with the Fear, in the darkness with the Fear
But he met the morning wounded with a blessing
So in the night my hope lives on
When Elijha woke surrounded by the forces
Of the enemies of God, the enemies of God
He saw the hills aflame with angels on their horses
So in the night my hope lives on
I see the slave that toils beneath the yoke unyielding
And I can hear the captive groan, hear the captive groan
For some hand to stay the whip his foe is wielding
Still in the night my hope lives on
I see the armies of the enemy approaching
And the people driven, trembling, to the shore
But a doorway through the waters now is opening
So in the night my hope lives on
Like the son who thought he'd gone beyond forgiveness,
Too ashamed to lift his head--but if he could lift his head
He would see his father running from a distance
In the night my hope lives on
I can see the crowd of men retreating
As He stands between the woman and their stones
And if mercy in His holy heart is beating
Then in the night my hope lives on
I remember how they scorned the Son of Mary
He was gentle as a lamb, gentle as a lamb
He was beaten, He was crucified, and buried
And in the night, my hope was gone
But the rulers of earth could not control Him
They did not take His life--He laid it down
All the chains of earth could never hope to hold Him
So in the night my hope lives on

There's a peace I've come to know...

1. I praise God for speaking hope to my heart.
2. I praise God for His clear direction. I cried out to Him last night and He answered.
3. I praise God for giving me the strength to hold my tongue.
4. I praise God for Saturdays. Spending time with my son and catching up on housework is on the docket for tomorrow. I am looking forward to a good day.
5. I praise God for His peace.


"I Will Rise" Chris Tomlin
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an echo in my soul
I can sing, It is well
Jesus, has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
And I Will Rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, No more pain
I Will Rise, on Eagle's wings
Before my God fall on my knees, and rise
I Will Rise
There's a day that's drawing near
When the darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes
Jesus, has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
And I Will Rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, No more pain
I Will Rise, on Eagle's wings
Before my God fall on my knees, and rise
I Will Rise
And I Will Rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, No more pain
I Will Rise, on Eagle's wings
Before my God fall on my knees, and rise
I Will Rise

You love me anyway...

1. I praise God that I have food in my fridge and money in my bank account. It may not always be as much as I would like to have there, but it's always enough to meet my family's needs. I know there are millions of people around the world who aren't able to say that. I count myself blessed that I can.
2. I praise God that my husband and I are still able to laugh with each other nearly every day. In spite of our trials, we are still able to find moments of joy with each other. I cannot praise God enough for that.
3. I praise God for His wisdom and guidance. I would just make a big mess of things without it.
4. I praise God that He loved me first, that I may come to know and love Him through His son, Jesus Christ. It amazes me that He is able to know the depths of my heart and love me anyway.


"You Love Me Anyway" Sidewalk Prophets
The question was raised
As my conscience fell
A silly, little lie
It didn’t mean much
But it lingers still
In the corners of my mind
Still you call me to walk
On the edge of this world
To spread my dreams and fly
But the future’s so far
My heart is so frail
I think I’d rather stay inside
But You love me anyway
It’s like nothing in life that I’ve ever known
Yes You love me anyway
Oh Lord, how You love me
How You love me
It took more than my strength
To simply be still
To seek but never find
All the reasons we change
The reasons I doubt
And why do loved ones have to die?
But You love me anyway
It’s like nothing in life that I’ve ever known
Yes You love me anyway
Oh Lord, how You love me
I am the thorn in Your crown
But You love me anyway
I am the sweat from Your brow
But You love me anyway
I am the nail in Your wrist
But You love me anyway
I am Judas’ kiss
But You love me anyway
See now, I am the man who yelled out from the crowd
For Your blood to be spilled on this earth shaking ground
Yes then, I turned away with a smile on my face
With this sin in my heart tried to bury Your grace
And then alone in the night, I still called out for You
So ashamed of my life, my life, my life
But You love me anywayOh, God… how you love me
You love me anyway
It’s like nothing in life that I’ve ever known
You love me anyway
Oh Lord, how You love me
You love me, You love me
You love me, You love me
How You love me
How You love me
How You love me

Day 19.

Wow. I have been doing this for nearly 3 weeks now. It feels like I just started this yesterday...

1. I praise God that I can put my trust in Him. When I start to have doubts or fears about what the future holds, I know I can put my trust in Him and I will be okay. The peace that comes with that is amazing.
2. I praise God for my sweet son. I didn't get to see him much today because I got home late from work, but when he was ready for bed, he wanted me to stay in his room and cuddle with him for nearly 20 minutes. I am so blessed that he loves me.
3. I praise God for the warm shower and the allergy medicine I am about to take. My allergies have been driving me crazy the last couple days and I am about to get a little relief (and a lot of sleep!)
4. I praise God that He is able to use even the ugliest of situations to show His glory.
5. I praise God that He is in control.

Indescribable

1. I praise God for the peace He has given me during this trial.
2. I praise God for some of the healing He is doing. I know there is still a lot to be healed and it will take time, but He has started on some of that healing.
3. I praise God for His reassurance. Every time I feel myself doubt what I know to be true, He reminds me of His truth.
4. I praise God. He is awesome and deserves praise even if I had everything stripped from me but my faith. He is the Creator, the Savior, the Redeemer. He placed the stars in the sky and puts breath in my lungs. His character and power are the only reasons I need to praise Him.


"Indescribable" sung by Chris Tomlin, composed by Laura Story (Laura Story is officially one of my favorite songwriters.)
From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untamable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful, untamable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God

All powerful, untamable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God

Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Growing in grace

My day started very early with one of our dogs being sprayed by a skunk, so this one will be a little short because I am very tired. (Yep, God has a sense of humor with me still...)

1. I praise God for the work that He is doing in me. I know He still has so much to do, but I can already see the fruits of some of the work that He has been doing.
2. I praise God for the faith He has in my faith in Him. He must think my faith is strong with the trials He has been putting me through. That's pretty awesome to think about that.
3. I praise God for my coworker that I get to market with on an almost daily basis. The friendship we have developed over the last 5 months has really been a blessing to me.
4. I praise God for my son's sitter. She (and her family) have been so wonderful with my son. She has also been such a blessing to me on a personal basis. God provided her at the perfect time in our lives.

Amazing Grace

1. I praise God for His grace. I cannot praise Him enough for it. Without His grace and love, I would be a miserable mess.
2. I praise God for the trails He puts me through. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. James 1:2-3
3. I praise God that I was able to have such a joyful lunch with so many of my loved family members after church today. I am so blessed to have such an incredible family.
4. I praise God for His daily protection over me as I am driving. I spend a large amount of time in my car and He keeps getting me to and from my house safely.

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

He is an awesome God!

1. I praise God for tonight. My church had a potluck and talent show this evening and I had SO MUCH FUN!!! I'm sure I have said it before, but I LOVE my church and my church family. There are just so many amazing and wonderful people there and the heart for God is so strong. Tonight was such a blessing to me. God literally filled my mouth with laughter and my lips with rejoicing (Job 8:21.) I nearly talked myself out of going tonight, but made myself go and I was so blessed. Watching the children run around playing and listening to all the songs and skits was such a blessing to my heart. It was such a pure and honest joy that I was able to experience tonight and it was all because of God's goodness!
2. I praise God for the work He is doing in me. It's not always easy and we have done a lot of wrestling the last couple days, but I know if I just submit to His will and walk obediently with Him, He will bless me beyond my wildest dreams.
3. I praise God for His forgiveness. Without it, I would be lost.
4. I praise God for the seeds of faith my dearly departed Nana planted in me so long ago. It was a passion of hers to share her faith with me and I can honestly say I would not be the woman I am today without her. (I praise God even further that she is hanging out with Him now.)

I'll keep dancing anyway...

‎"He will yet fill your mouth with laughing, and your lips with rejoicing." Job 8:21

1. I praise God for the wonderful night of sleep I had last night. It was the first night in almost a month that I got more than 4 hours of sleep (and it was straight sleep!!)
2. I praise God for the truth of the promises in His word. It is good to have something I can place my trust in and know I won't be hurt for it.
3. I praise God for my messy house. All the cleaning I will be doing tomorrow will be very cathartic and will keep me busy. I am going to crank up my favorite "cleaning" music and dance my way to a clean house.

"When life won't play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I wont let it drag me down
Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway"
Mercy Me, "Move"

Walking the road marked with suffering...

Some days are just harder than others. Today was one of those...

1. I praise God for the reminders of His love He puts in my life throughout the day. When I am at my weakest points, He sends a little love my way and it picks me back up.
2. I praise God for my son. Even when he's being ornery and driving me up the wall, he somehow helps me to keep my sanity.
3. I praise God for the rain we had today. It is the first time in a long time we have had rain at our house. It was so refreshing and wonderful.
4. I praise God for His ability to turn around even the worst days. His grace is sufficient.
5. I praise God that He never leaves me. In the moments I feel loneliest, He is there loving me and comforting me.
6. I praise God for the beauty that abounds in this world. I don't have to look far to see His glory.
7. I praise God that His love is able to keep hate out of my heart. These past few weeks have been enough to harden my heart for the remainder of my life, but He has kept it soft and full of love. That is such an amazing thing to me.
8. I praise God for the pain. I know He is using it to refine me and mold me into the person He desires me to be.
9. I praise God for my life. It is so full of blessings and goodness.
10. I praise God that He hears my prayers and cries and will answer in His time according to His will.
11. I praise God for Ibuprofen. My head feels like it is going to split open and I am so glad I can take something to help it.
12. I praise God for sleepless nights; I spend a lot of time praying during my sleepless moments.
13. I praise God for warm showers.
14. I praise God for the little things that drive me to the point of breaking. In those weak moments, He reminds me that those little things are, in fact, little things.

Blessed Be Your Name
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be Your name

Blessed Be Your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed Be Your name

Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be'
Blessed be Your name

Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name

Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your name

"...when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

1. I praise God I got to have lunch with my beautiful sister-in-law for her birthday today. I also got to enjoy the company of another beautiful sister-in-law, my mother- and father-in-law, one of my nieces, 3 of my nephews and my sister-in-law's father-in-law. I am glad my day happened to work out so I could be there.
2. I praise God for the hardest days. Those are the days He is carrying me and I am so thankful His love overcomes.
3. I praise God for His steadfastness. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. In an ever changing world and life, it is so comforting to rest in His consistency.

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I am tired and my brain feels like mush. Let's see if I can string together coherent thoughts.

1. I praise God for the darkness; it helps me to appreciate the light.
2. I praise God for the rain in our region today. We didn't get any at our house, but I smelled the rain (it's been a long time and I sure do love that smell) and I got to play outside with my son for a bit because the cloud coverage actually made it tolerable to be outside for more than just a couple minutes.
3. I praise God that my son was ready for bed early tonight. We had a good time this evening and now he's tucked away in bed, so I can get all my stuff done. Maybe I can go to bed early tonight, too. (Doubtful it will actually happen, but a girl can be hopeful.)

Blessed be Your name...

A very long day, today. Had to be at the surgery center before dawn to have my son's tongue corrected, had to care for a "post-op" toddler all day and tried to catch up on housework. (Of course, I am not caught up on housework, due to my #3 praise for the day!) Oh, and I am feeling extra thankful today, so I have 5 things...

1. I praise God that my son had no complications with the anesthesia he had to have for his surgery today. The whole thing went so quickly and he is doing so well. Thank God!
2. I praise God that my husband was at the surgery center with me this morning. I am very glad that I didn't have to endure that alone and was so thankful for his comforting hug when they took my baby away to the operating room.
3. I praise God for the nice, long nap I was able to take this afternoon. I have really needed a good sleep like that and I finally got one. I could have slept all afternoon if I hadn't have been woken up, but I am still so grateful for the sleep I did get.
4. I praise God that the wildfire near our house today stayed away from our home.
5. I praise God for little victories. Each little victory makes me more hopeful for an ultimate victory.

The good stuff...

1. I praise God for the experience of watching the children at church perform their song they learned at VBS this past week. All those kids, standing in their "armor" of God and singing about being in the Lord's army was such a blessing to me. What an incredible way to start the day.
2. I praise God that I had the ability to cook a wonderful dinner for my family tonight. I know that I am infinitely blessed to be able to go to my fridge full of food and be able to create a healthy dinner for my family in the comfort of my own kitchen.
3. I praise God for my 3 year old niece. The way she lights up when she sees me warms my heart. She is so precious and I am blessed to have her in my life. Really, I have to praise God for ALL my nieces and nephews (there are currently 9 with more on the way!) I love them all so much!

It is well with my soul...

God is so good. He is taking an ugly mess of a time in my life and using it to teach me more about His grace.

1. I praise God that I was able to have lunch with my best friend today. Her friendship has been such a blessing throughout the past ten years of my life. God has been so awesome to give me a friend like her.
2. I praise God for helping me to find balance. The chaos doesn't seem so overwhelming anymore.
3. I praise God for all the work He is doing behind the scenes. "Look among the nations and watch-- Be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days which you would not believe, though it were told you." Habakkuk 1:5

Short and sweet.

1. I praise God for the good review I got at work today. It was nice to be appreciated and acknowledged for my hard work and ideas.
2. I praise God for His continual forgiveness. I am saved, not perfect; it's a good thing He doesn't stop loving me when I make mistakes!
3. I praise God for Saturday mornings. I sure hope my son let's me sleep past 8:00a.m...

Walk this way...

"Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like a deer's feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills." Habakkuk 3:17-19

1. I praise God for giving me the strength to "walk on my high hills." If it weren't for His strength, I would  find myself acting like a person I don't want to be. I want to be able to look back at this time in my life and know that I behaved according to the character God desires me to exhibit.
2. I praise God for His forgiveness. Sometimes I fall and I am so thankful He is always there to pick me up, dust me off and set my feet back in the right direction.
3. I praise God for my Wii Fit. I love being able to have a fun workout in my own home and I know, if it not for His blessings, I wouldn't be able to do that.

When I am weak, You are strong.

1. I praise God for giving me strength when I am not strong enough to do it on my own. At my weakest moments, His strength shines the brightest.
2. I praise God that I live in an industrialized country and have clean water with which to wash my clothes, dishes, etc. I often gripe about washing dishes or doing laundry, but it sure is a blessing to be able to stand in the comfort of my own home to do those chores.
3. I praise God that I have a job. Even more so that it is a decent paying job that I enjoy. In this economy, I know that is a huge blessing.

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"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." Philippians 4:8
1. I praise God for placing so many people in my life who care about me.
2. I praise God for conviction. It's not always an easy pill to swallow, but when I get it down, I am able to have that much deeper a relationship with my Lord.
3. I praise God for music. It seems every song I hear is exactly what I needed to hear at that moment. I want to leave music going non-stop right now.

Days like these...

When your Monday morning begins with your backseat being covered in vomit by your 2 year old, you just know it's going to be a rough one. Just because it's been such a tough day, I am going to find 4 things to praise God for.

1. I praise God that whatever caused my son to be sick this morning did not stick around all day. It is so rough having a vomiting toddler and I am SO thankful I didn't have to endure that ALL day. Thank you, God, for having mercy on me with that one.
2. I praise God for Dr. Pepper. I know it sounds trivial, but I sure do enjoy a nice cold glass of it on a hot day. I love the flavor and the feeling of the bubbles tickling my tongue. I know all good things come from Him, even the little ones.
3. I praise God for my son's spontaneous hugs and his sweet spirit. He frequently stops whatever it is he is doing to run across the room or down the hall just to hug me. His little arms wrap around me in love and it melts my heart.
4. I praise God that He doesn't give up on me. Even when I have my down moments and feel myself falling, He still catches me and covers me with love. I am so thankful that in my moments of weakness, His strength is able to be glorified and my shortcomings can be covered by my Lord, Jesus Christ.