New Day

Thank God for new days. That is what I am most thankful for today. The gift of a new day and another chance to see my God work in my life. Getting married to my husband was by far one of the best things that I have ever been blessed to do but with marriage comes the humble reality of seeing how selfish I can be. I knew this before but it wasn't until I was so intimately connected to someone that I was able to see it differently. It is one thing to be self absorbed and face the consequences myself but its a heartbreaking thing to see your other have be affected as well. With that said, the Lord is gracious and loving, just like my husband, and both are leading me in a Godly life. I woke up this morning and the Lord put two verses on my heart: Phil 4:13 "I can do everything through HIM who gives me strength, " and Jeremiah 33:3 "Call to me and I WILL answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." I have to admit that I have had these verses memorized for about a year now and this is the first time they actually meant something more to me than just being able to recite them. As "holy" as I like to think I am, I still need daily, hourly reminders that God is good and faithful. I hope one day in the near future I can encourage someone who may be going through a similar situation and be able to truthfully say "God is JOY!"

On a lighter note: I got to see my best friend Alex perform this past wknd!! It was so awesome! I felt like a proud mom and even cried some. I can be emotional sometimes. She did an amazing job and I am so happy for her. We also had a great time hanging out with old friends, family and mentors. We are so blessed! We leave for PA tomorrow afternoon. Hello snow and goodbye rain and humidity! Woo hoo!!