Living, Learning, and Appreciating

     Life is full of situations, choices, and responses. Each day we live, we are faced with the good, the bad, the great, the awkward, and sometimes the just plain ugly in life. We often times cannot choose the situations that occur in our lives, but we do have the choice to choose how we respond to them. Each day we can choose to stand for love, rather than hate. Each day we can choose to stand for positivity, rather than pessimism. Each day we can choose to stand for forgiveness, rather than vengeance.  Each day we can choose faithfulness, rather than infidelity.

Each day we can choose the way of Jesus, rather than the way of the world.

It's so cool that each day we have the power to make a difference because of Christ living in us.  God is good, amen? Amen.

     Today, I want to highlight two things I appreciate. The first being my sisters in Christ. I am so encouraged, blessed, strengthened, comforted, lifted up, convicted, all of the above and more by you guys. If you're my sister and reading this just know I love you so deeply and am so blessed Christ placed you in my life! Today I met with a sister for coffee and was so encouraged by the advice she gave me and just her walk with the LORD. She reminded me of something that I have been reflecting on all day. She reminded me of when John Mark said in a teaching......

"Good is the enemy of best."

So interesting to think about and such a true statement. Often times, we have something, someone, or an opportunity in our lives that seems so good and so right that we just take it, go for it, etc. Sometimes, we (definitely including me) take, receive, do things out of God's timing. To us the timing seems good and right, but what we don't realize is that God sometimes wants us to wait. Sometimes we need to take time to prepare our heart for a relationship so that we will be perfect for our future spouse. Sometimes we need to let a certain job opportunity go by because God has a better one in store. Sometimes we need to wait to purchase a house because God really wants us to move in 6 months across the country. God is good and His timing is the BEST. Something God has been teaching me is to absolutely wait on Him, trust in His timing, and be confident that His way is always the best!

     Second thing I appreciate is GUNNER!!!!!!!!!! I am watching Tony's sweet, sweet little beagle for the weekend and it is just great. This dog is a little love bug and is a joy to watch. He doesn't even know what's in store for him tomorrow....a trip to the beach! So excited!

Anyway, I should go read a bit and get ready for beach...leaving Jenna's tomorrow round 9 am for the beach..thinking and praying for the mission teams that are in Mexico and Zimbabwe currently! Keep these guys in your prays! Can't wait to hear all about the trips...sleep well world...Remember, Jesus Christ is faithful and His timing is always BEST!