The Fish Tank

1. I am saved by a loving, just, and never changing Savior 2. I have an awesomely wonderfully perfect husband! 3. My marriage is beyond blessed! 4. I am blessed to be a mommy to an AMAZING son who brings a smile to my face each and every day and challenges me to be a better person. 5. I am not, don't have to be, and never will be, perfect:) 6. I have a roof over my head, a warm place to sleep, and too much food to eat. 7. I get to stay home to enjoy and raise Jackson. 8. I can freely worship, read my Bible, and practice my religion without fear of persecution or even death. 9. I had a career in my past life that I can always go back to if I wanted or needed to. 10. I am educated and very thankful for that! 11. I love waking up next to my best friend each morning. 12. I have the most fantastic and loving family and friends!!! They are beyond loving and supportive of me and my life! 13. I have a pool to help beat this Texas heat:) LOL!!!! Yep...I'm one blessed lady!!! And not a d...

Of course I am learning something through this trial. I would be lying if I said I wasn't or if I told you that I wasn't being challenged in some way. One of my very dear friends has been telling me to read this book for some time now. I was very hesitant at first because I knew what it would entail and I don't think I was ready. The title of the book is, "When I Lay My Isaac Down." Now do you understand my hesitation? I am not ready to give up control. God asked Abraham to remain faithful and sacrifice his son, Isaac. I could not do that! Are you crazy?! Abraham's unmovable faith astounds and baffles me! But, God says we can have that kind of faith. He actually desires it of us! What I am learning is that no matter what God asks me to "lay down" He promises to be there. He promises so much more for me through my faithfulness. He has also been teaching me that what I think I am actually grasping onto; controlling is not really there. I don't have...

So, I LOVE my story today!!! I thought I had a good one but he one-upped me last night. Below is another one of our wonderful conversations on our way home from getting ice cream. Jackson: Mommy, we go to Target? (It's really close to our house so he can see it on our way home. Plus, we go there every other day so...) Me: Not right now. Jackson: UGH!!! (A huge loud sigh of disgust) C'mon!!! Me: Did you just say that? Are you serious kid? Oh my goodness gracious! I so wish all of you could have been in the car when my 2-year old turned teenager responded to me with such disgust that we weren't going to Target. I was dieing with laughter! Well, I guess he is now fallen victim to the Target addiction like so many of us. Hopefully I can ween him off of Target soon!

"He trusts in the Lord; let the Lord rescue him Let Him deliver him, since he delights in Him." Psalm 22:8

I had an epiphany this morning the moment I woke up. The best part is, I remembered it! You know how you wake up, remember a dream, and then five minutes later completely forget it. Well, I didn't want to forget my masterful thought so I thought I'd blog it! We've all heard and most of us will say/admit that God is good and desires to do great things for us. We hold onto this even as horrible things happen to and around us and it seems all hope is lost. Although it is difficult for me to admit, I tend to be a pessimist with certain things. When life is going good I am bracing for the next storm. When the storm hits I always think of the most tragic outome just "preparing myself" for the worst. Yet you will find me saying "God wants to do great and wonderful things." Well, I had an epiphany! Why do I always think and wait for the next big storm missing the very treasures God is giving me in the moment? I can't answer that. What I can do is make a choi...

I made up my own new theme for a day:) I'm so very proud of myself...hahaha! I figured I had to make something up because I missed Thursday Thirteen and coming up with five things is much easier than thirteen! Anyway, I digress. Here are five verses that inspire, challenge, and encourage me! 1. "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 2. "I am suffering right now but I am not without hope. Because I know who I believe in and I am convinced that He is able to keep my life and faith that I have committed to Him until the day of His return." 2Tim. 1:12 3. "But I trust in your unfailing love, my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me." Psalm 13: 5-6 4. "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, whi...