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Ah, sometimes it’s hard to be thankful. Sometimes I want to cry out to God like the spoiled brat that I am.
When my life gets out of balance, the kids misbehave, my husband forgets yet another thing that makes me anxious, when I get lazy and off schedule…
It all just falls apart.
Yet I’m learning praise Him in every storm. I am learning to be content. I will be thankful. (The beatings will continue until morale improves!)
Then I redirect my thoughts and prayers back to my One Word for 2013. I might need more tea, essential oils, and quiet time to get back on track!
My kids’ hugs and snuggles help me to be a calmer mama. The children are learning how to be calmer with prayer, oils, and love too. It’s a family effort.
I will not be anxious, but will embrace CALM…
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ~Philippians 4:6
Even If…
the government doesn’t feel we ought to get paid. Way to thank the military for ensuring freedom!
I charge yet another needless thing on the credit card that I should be paying off.
I snuggle down in the warm covers instead of getting up early like I should. Hello, morning…
When the hydrophobic coffee pot doesn’t want to brew all the water through after two attempts. I will have victory over that machine.
Then…
God shows up and shows off like He’s apt to do when I least expect it and most need it.
This morning, I received tweets, Facebook messages, and emails from soon-to-be dear friends, Alyssa and Lisa.
Offering…
Opportunity.
Encouragement.
Community.
He knows my heart.
He knows your heart.
He knows your dream and He’s helping mine come true.
Dare we whisper our God-sized dream to others?
I am so thankful that He speaks before me and paves the way when I am cowering in fear.
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OH I love this I could just give you a big ole southern hug and a “bless your heart”. I am so excited about what God has in store.
This blessed my heart. This grace and calm that does come looks beautiful on you.
aw, thanks Shannon! I sure miss you!
Hi Jennifer,
I’m sooo glad I saw that Tweet…Alyssa’s such a sweetheart! right?! 
~ I do love your Voice, the way you speak from your heart and somehow (God) speaks my words thru yours. It is a gift to hear another heart beat in sync with our own…from an unexpected, unknown of friend, sister. Well, unexpected and unknown, accept by God who is grinning as He watches our appointments being kept.
~ From a fellow Military Brat…Dad was Air Force and Hubs is retired (24 yr) Army Natl’ Guard, Military Policeman…I hear your heart clearly one this note sweet Military Wife&Mama!
~ From a sister Dreamer of God Sized Dreams, praying for community, true relationships.
Thank You for sharing your heart so generously.
I Thank God for you too…yes, just for being you and being bold enough to Just be a Girl on a Rock, weak so that He may be Strong. You may not see it. I see His Strength, His Rock. And yes, I also see the resemblance to your Mama…you’re both Beautiful.
Love Ya, Susie
oh wow. thank you! I look forward to chatting and planning with you!
I pray for you to experience His peace and calm in your life this year. A cup of tea can do wonders, though!
ah, yes…the cuppa tea is perfection!
It’s amazing how just reading about calm, He makes me feel calmer. Thanks for sharing this. What a great One Word!
yes…it’s my constant prayer this year!
Oh how I can relate to your list so much! I love it!!!
oh, thank you!
Great reminder for Thankful Thursday. Thank you so much for sharing!!
aw, thanks!
I’m so looking forward to getting to know you this year, and following along on this God-sized journey He has you on.
I so appreciate your openness and honesty.
yes…I think it will be an adventure!
I like your word for 2013. I’m with you learning to praise God in every storm. It’s an amazing journey.
Thanks…it’s an adventure…constant tests!