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The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
- Psalm 19:1
Linking up with Scripture and a Snapshot
For everything there is a season
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven - Ecclesiastes 3:1
This is just a season, a very busy one at that for us. I believe there are times as a family, when a particular season is a little busier than 'normal'. The past three months have been that really busy season for our family. But I wouldn't trade any of the opportunities and experiences that each one of us have had over this period of time. I just keep reminding myself, that this is just a season.
How have we gotten through this season? Believe me, there have been a few times when I wanted to throw up my hands and say 'Enough!' God knew this would be a busy season for us, but He has provided times of rest when we needed it the most. And for that I am so thankful...
Thanks to the introduction from my friend Jill, I am linking up with Scripture and a Snapshot
Merry Christmas
Today, as I am spending time baking, wrapping presents, and making friendship bracelets (more on that later!), I want to remember to say 'Merry Christmas!' to you. I pray you have time today and tomorrow to simply be in awe of God's love for you.
My One Word for 2014: Content
Content - in a state of peaceful happiness; contented, satisfied, pleased, gratified, fulfilled, happy, cheerful, glad, unworried, untroubled, at ease, at peace, tranquil, serene
Philippians 4:11-13 "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."
In just a couple of weeks, at the beginning of the new year, I will be going on a trip like no other trip I have ever been on. Preparing for this trip, my emotions have been all over the place. Excited, overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, content.
Content is not usually a word someone would use to describe their feelings about a trip to visit areas of extreme poverty. But it is what I am feeling tonight. Why? Because I know that God has been preparing me for this trip, not just since May when I made the deposit. But He has been preparing me for this trip my whole life.
In an e-mail from our trip leader today, he reminded us that God has been preparing each one of us for this upcoming trip since before each one of us was born! Can you even imagine that?
So it is only fitting that I choose the word 'content' to be my word of the year for 2014. I want to be 'in a state of peaceful happiness', knowing that God is with me at all times and in all circumstances. He will never leave me nor forsake me. At all times, I can be thankful for His presence in my life.
Photo Treasure Hunt - Thankful
Thankful for His love for me, my family, the freedom to homeschool, our upcoming life changing trip, the beauty of His creation, and simple things that brighten my day.
This past week on our Photo Treasure Hunt, we were searching for things we are thankful for. I hope you have had a chance to pause and reflect on some things you are thankful for.
Now it is your turn to join me and my friend Jill on our Photo Treasure Hunt!
- Link up by posting your blog post URL- not just blog URL
- Link back to one of us (grab button if desired, I hope to have the button in my side bar soon!)
- Visit other blogs and leave comment love.
- Be sure to take note of next theme and start collecting more photos. Jill always has a fun transition photo, so be sure to visit her blog to see what the theme is for next week!
- We reserve the right to remove any links that don’t fit the link up theme or that we find inappropriate
Next week's theme is....Baking!! With Thanksgiving just two days away, I know I will be spending time in my kitchen tomorrow making some well loved recipes.