My Autumn Blessing #10

My Autumn Blessing #10...

...seeing my child who hated to draw or write anything is now a young man who takes a pen and paper everywhere we go.

Thank you, LORD, for making me like the farmer, waiting for the precious fruit, being patient about it (James 5:7) and looking forward to Your perfect timing and provision. Please help me to be patient in all things.

My Autumn Blessing #9

 My Autumn Blessing #9:

...15 minutes invested this afternoon in my strong-willed child turned a rough morning into a great day for all.

Thank you, LORD, for guiding me and for Your Grace that covers me.

My Autumn Blessings #7 & 8

My Autumn Blessings #7 & 8:

...finding time to run errands while having coffee with a friend makes my time doubly productive and extra enjoyable!

...being okay with not knowing everything because I trust and serve the One who does.

Thank you, LORD, for the bit of time spent with a friend today. May our thoughts and conversations always be glorifying to You. Thank you that I can trust You in all things. Everyday I get to chose to serve you, is a day of blessings!

My Autumn Blessing #6

My Autumn Blessing #6

...realizing that I can do more good on my knees in prayer than on my feet in anguish or anxiety.

Lord,
Thank you that I have nothing to be anxious about, that I can come to You in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving and may known to You my requests! I look forward to Your peace, which surpasses all understanding. Please guard my heart and mind as I wait in joyful anticipation,
In Christ Jesus,
Amen.

(from Philippians 4:6-7)

My Autumn Blessing #5

My Autumn Blessing #5:
...spending this morning with my husband discussing our plans for renewing our vows next month and choosing to glorify God with our time, money and plans....so we will continue to pray about what that looks like.

♥Thank you, Lord, for the gift of marriage. Struggles and triumphs, I wouldn't change a thing!♥

My Autumn Blessings #3 & 4

My Autumn Blessings #3 & 4

...Letting 3 sweet, young girls help me decorate a cake for my husband.

...Having friends that I love like family fill my home with laughter!

Thank you, Lord, for the little opportunities you give me to spend time with these daughters of my ♥, for the friends who are willing to share them, and the good memories that you give to us!

My Autumn Blessings #1 & 2

My Autumn Blessings #1 & 2...

...enjoying the warm sun on my skin even with a chill in the air.

...an empty house means a clean house....but I prefer to have it full.

Thank you, Lord, for the good gifts you give, for the beautiful anticipation of fall colors. I can't wait to see Your Masterpiece!