Thankful
...I notice that when I'm consistently in the Word and in prayer, I become much more thankful for... well...everything! Thankful for the trials, thankful for what I KNOW they will produce in me, thankful that God is patient and merciful when I choose to sin or wallow after falling, thankful for Him never giving up on me. So thankful for encouragement from saints, meeting new people who help you see different aspects about God (a brother I met recently commented during a conversation of ours, "Isn't it amazing, that our great High Priest is praying for us right NOW? That He loves us that much!"). And incredibly thankful for the blessing of family.
I am so thankful for the new addition to our family in the way of a future brother-in-law. My dear sister will be well loved and protected in the arms of this quiet man of God. "Outgoing" or "loud" would probably be the last words with which I would describe him, but the Lord alone has brought him to the point of salvation and now, simply living his life for the glory of God. It's the little things...love is not some boisterous outburst of feelings, but everyday simple obedience, humility, and action. That is, after all, how the Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated His love.
Melissa and Tim asked me to take some engagement pictures as they were running low on time. It was (IS!) a privilege to be a part of the preparation of their wedding. Plans for nuptuals are around May 18th...looking forward to a celebration of them and those close to them.
"TRUST in the LORD with ALL thy heart, and LEAN NOT on YOUR OWN understanding. In ALL thy ways ACKNOWLEDGE HIM and HE WILL make your paths straight" -Proverbs 3:5-6.
