Right now is a time where I need to write my list of joyful favorites for the week.
I need to write because my heart feels heavy.
I'm looking at me.
At my failures.
Losses.
Struggles.
Trials.
That's not how the Lord sees me.
I am His child.
Fearfully and wonderfully made.
Beautiful in His sight.
Loved.
Blessed.
Blessed.
Thank you Jesus for these favorite moments of everyday joy.
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my son, Brennan, who is just mildly excited that it is actually spring
that same awesome seven year old son of mine showing me his martial art moves
trimming back the brush from the fall
laughing with my daughters
drinking in their beauty, their gifts to me as a mother
deciding to let the kids run outside instead of doing math
walking around the block without a coat
shopping with Caleb at Costco
listening to Caleb sound out the word C-oooo-s-t-c-ooo
hearing Caleb (again) tell me this was the best day ever
outdoor toys spread out in the garage
seeing the mess of schoolbooks on the dining room floor and not caring
being broken and yet beautiful in Christ
this picture by Hannah which I believes shows that relationship
that Hannah lets me use her camera freely
family
my legacy bracelet with my kids around my wrist
(click ~here~ for a chance to win your own)
watching my little ones sleep at night
{is there anything sweeter?}
my piano
praying while I play the piano
seeing my grandmothers handwriting on my piano books
{do you see what she wrote? -- that you may find joy -- I just realized it.
She prayed that for me 22 years ago -- and it's now my life.
I am speechless and blown away by the love and realness of our Lord.}
friends
friends that not only listen but care deeply for my heart
and
sweet kisses from my Samuel
I'd love to have you link up as well.
It really is amazing the change in mindset when you intentionally look for those favorite moments and
find joy
in your life.
Take some time to bloghop and visit some other favorites as well.
Have a glorious and restful and joyful Friday. :)
