"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him" 1 John 3:1.
When I stop to think that our (mine and Todd's) love for our children (Michael and Daniel) does not even compare to God's love for His children, I find myself once again amazed and humbled. How wonderful it is to be a child of God! He has lavished us with love in so many ways. It is very disheartening to see that so many people go about their everyday lives indifferent to the love that has been bestowed upon them. And I, too, am guilty of doing this more times than I would like to admit. As children often disregard their parents' guidence and love, we fail to embrace God's love for us. And I don't know about you, but knowing that I have done this countless times frustrates me. However, I am delighted in the promise that God's love never fails, and that I will always be His precious child.
I am thankful for...
1. spending time with some wonderful friends today, talking about being thankful, families, God's love, children, and so on. It is so nice to have Godly friends.
2. Michael looking at me and saying, "Hi MOM!". Oh my gosh! I just about cried. My little boy is starting to talk to me.
3. the very yummy dinner Todd and I had tonight.
4. the blessing of a nap I took today on the couch.
5. talking with Holly about her kids. She sets a great example of fun-living that is focused on God's love. And even though her kids don't think she's cool, her friends do!
6. that Daniel's muscles are getting stronger and stronger. His daily growth amazes me. The time is going by way too fast.
7. Todd's ability to stay focused when he should rightly feel overwhelmed. I admire his positive attitude and sense of humor.
8. that Mark and Sarah found a house to buy and that they are renting their other house to family.
9. for both boys eating all of their dinners tonight...without a fight.
10. the love that God has lavished upon my life. It is unceasing and unfathomable...yet very real.
When I stop to think that our (mine and Todd's) love for our children (Michael and Daniel) does not even compare to God's love for His children, I find myself once again amazed and humbled. How wonderful it is to be a child of God! He has lavished us with love in so many ways. It is very disheartening to see that so many people go about their everyday lives indifferent to the love that has been bestowed upon them. And I, too, am guilty of doing this more times than I would like to admit. As children often disregard their parents' guidence and love, we fail to embrace God's love for us. And I don't know about you, but knowing that I have done this countless times frustrates me. However, I am delighted in the promise that God's love never fails, and that I will always be His precious child.
I am thankful for...
1. spending time with some wonderful friends today, talking about being thankful, families, God's love, children, and so on. It is so nice to have Godly friends.
2. Michael looking at me and saying, "Hi MOM!". Oh my gosh! I just about cried. My little boy is starting to talk to me.
3. the very yummy dinner Todd and I had tonight.
4. the blessing of a nap I took today on the couch.
5. talking with Holly about her kids. She sets a great example of fun-living that is focused on God's love. And even though her kids don't think she's cool, her friends do!
6. that Daniel's muscles are getting stronger and stronger. His daily growth amazes me. The time is going by way too fast.
7. Todd's ability to stay focused when he should rightly feel overwhelmed. I admire his positive attitude and sense of humor.
8. that Mark and Sarah found a house to buy and that they are renting their other house to family.
9. for both boys eating all of their dinners tonight...without a fight.
10. the love that God has lavished upon my life. It is unceasing and unfathomable...yet very real.
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