It's Thursday and I'm living on memes! Sonya has this one over at Truth for the Journey. Five thankfuls for the week.
1. You may be surprised to learn that I do not have it all together. I have been trying to get it all together for years. I'm beginning to consider that perhaps my picture perfect all together is not going to be mine, while I live and breathe. What I've discovered to be true is that God gives me all I need and in Him all things hold together. In Him, I do have it all and in Him I hold together. I'm thankful for the one, true, living God, whose thoughts are not my thoughts, whose ways are not my ways. (thank goodness) His thoughts and ways are higher than mine. You can check it out in Isaiah 55 around verse 8. Thankful am I that I go out in joy and am led forth in peace- every single day- even on the bad days. The joy is deep beneath my feelings that toss about. I'm anchored in the Rock of my salvation. And peace is there.
2. My parents are visiting us tomorrow. Mom has been away on a mission trip, so there is much to hear her tell. I'm thankful for them both, for their health and safe travels.
3. I thought by this age I might be farther along in my walk of faith. Maybe I'd be super slow to worry and quick as a wink to pray and trust- by this age. I don't know if I am. Here's what I'm thankful for: God meets me where I am. He knows my weakness, my need. He knows my heart. I love the Lord, my God, who dwelt among men and who lives in me and in the heart of every believer. I'm going to press in to Him every day in all circumstances. I'm going to let Him lead, unless I'm not paying attention or something- then I'm going to trust He'll not let me go.
4. I'm thankful that my fuzzy blanket and down pillow are fluffed and waiting on my bed right now for me to snuggle under, because it is 2 a.m. and I am tired and I don't know why on earth I am up right now.
5. Thankfully someone took all that time to write the Dictionary and compile all the words into a big, fat Synonym Finder. I use these real books with pages, that sit on my desk, all the time. I like to spell correctly and don't like overusing a word- though I might do it (because I do make up my own words)- I try not to- mostly.
Rejoice and Be Glad,
9 comments:
I like making up words, too. I really shouldn't, but once in awhile I just can't help it. (Bat 'scritching' and 'whiffling' sword come to mind.) Maybe we'll be in the dictionary someday. : )
Have a wonderful visit with your parents!
I don't have it all together, either, Heidi. And - like you - I am so thankful for my Jesus who holds me together!
I am also thankful that yesterday you wrote "sounds like dream" in your title. I always wondered how meme was pronounced. (Forgot to mention that yesterday...Thankful for second chances, too. *grin*)
What are you doing up at 2 am? I am not where I had hoped to be by now either but I do think I am on the right path or at least headed in the right direction.
Sweetie,
If most people were honest...they, too would admit that they do not have it all together. Each of us are a work in progress...some farther along than others. I am thankful to be on the journey of faith with you. Hope you have a beautiful and refreshing week. Enjoy your time with your mom.
Blessings and prayers, andrea
Oh, the blanket and fluffed pillow sound so inviting! Hope you got a good night's sleep!
Heidi,
What beautiful blessings to share with all of us today. I too am thankful for down pillows and warm blankets when the nights get cold!
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
If we had it all together. We wouldn't need salvation.
I love my huge dictionary....even though I don't use it nearly enough.
All together? You have me beat!
I'm finally getting my 5 word meme together.
I think you're a pretty together lady!
Amen to #3!
I'm up til 2:00 am far more often than I need to be too.
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