As I was reading my Bible this morning I was reading in Philippians and I was observing so much on being Thankful. The children were still sleeping so I jumped online to check my emails. I love to check friends blogs to see if they have posted any new pictures of their Kiddos or good stories. So I browsed a friend of mines. I read a blog that she had as one, that she follows and I didn't even get a chance to read that far before I was in tears. It went hand in hand with my devotion. Being thankful in any circumstance the LORD has given. The story was of a woman who had lost her new baby. He lived for 16 minutes. Her testimony is amazing! It is a perfect picture of what the LORD can do in our lives if we would let him. As I sat there so overcome with emotions, I was finding my self truly humbled, and thanking the LORD for the three children that he has given Joshua and I. I am so guilty of living like we have tomorrow and that every thing will just go on as normal. But none of us no for sure what lies ahead."Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." James 4:14. Life is so precious and we all have so much to be thankful for. Even those who have had it the hardest. I thought of this young mother and how thankful she was to God that he even let her spend 16 little minutes with her beautiful baby boy. Of course she struggles. She is human, but the grace the LORD has given her is something that I want to have in my life. On the mountain tops and through the valleys I want to praise him."And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem." Luke 2:38. We are going to have loss and we are going to have gain. But, one thing I am learning as I grow in the LORD is everything is for a reason. There is no accident, by chance or even luck. Everything that happens in life is given by God as a divine growing experience. And I have learned he will never give us more than we can handle. For he knows us better than we even know our selves. "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:" Psalm 139:14a. I know times are hard with the economy, and with the world seeming out of control. With Christ there is nothing to fear when things get sticky. He has made us a promise and we can hold fast to his truths. First and foremost I am thankful for my salvation. I know that I am so undeserving but by the Grace of God he has saved me. I am thankful for the amazing Husband he has so graciously given me to walk this journey of life. I am Thankful for the three precious little children he has allowed us to raise to honor and glorify him, for our family, for our Church, for our health and on and on and on. "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;" Ephesians 5:20. Have you counted your blessings? Whether big or small God has given them all :)"Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice," Philippians 4:4
Love,
The Browns
Tatum...Such a big helper and so full of life....She is getting to that age where when you tell her to smile she forces it a little to much...
Sweet little Elyssa Faith... And let it be know she will tell you if you say her name wrong. It is pronounced with and E not A(lyssa)... LOL...
Titus (Bubba) Loves his big sister Elyssa's sun glasses... So cute :)
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