I've been slacking on my Thankful Thursday posts....sorry. As I sit here, on a Friday, I'm thinking of the things that I am thankful for, although if I was being perfectly honest, I kinda wish they were different. So as my title says, here are the things that I'm thankful for, I think:
*that my little Elizabeth is so attached to me. I'm trying to remember when she wakes up several times at night, when she takes forever to get to sleep, when she won't let me put her down for more than 10 minutes, that in couple more years I'll be missing it all. I'm trying to remember that she's our last baby and to soak it all in now, that despite it being difficult at times, she is an absolute blessing and I wouldn't want it any other way.
*that we can't afford to buy new stuff. I'm trying to remember the blessing it is that almost all the furniture we own was given to us by amazing friends and family and that even though I wish I could have something different at times, I'm blessed by their gifts. In fact, it causes me to be even more resourceful with what we do have. Just yesterday, Aron helped me move the living room around, I brought down a table from the upstairs hallway, added a couple different pictures and things from around the house, and it sorta feels like a different room. Thank you God.
*that we're down to only one vehicle. Ok, this one I honestly have to say is giving me the hardest time. I'm really, really trying to be thankful, but I really, really wish we weren't in this predicament! Aron's car, which he bought right before we got married, took it's last breath 2 weeks ago. From the mechanics we've talked to, it's gonna cost a pretty penny to have it working again. We don't know if it's the wisest thing to put all that money into a nine year old vehicle, but at the same time, we certainly don't have the money to buy anything else. It has definitely caused us to be more purposeful about when and where we go, and that's a good thing. I've had to stay home more, and that's not a bad thing either, when looked at the right way. I don't know what we should do, but honestly, we're really praying God would give us another vehicle. He did it in the past, just when we needed one, and we were able to give friends of ours a vehicle too....it was a win, win!
As I finish writing, I have to say that if this is all that is "wrong" with my life, I am still so amazingly, undeservedly blessed. I feel like I've been whining, so forgive me Lord and forgive me, those of you who've read this! Jesus, You are enough. No matter how "little" I think I have, it is so much more than so many others have, and I truly am grateful. Thank You for the change in perspective by "venting" through my blog. Once again, You've provided, this time through a much needed attitude adjustment! Help me to be thankful for all things. In Your Name, Amen!!!
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2 comments:
You have done well. Always remember that God never promised to provide all our desires, but he did promise to provide all our needs. If you still have a roof over your head, food in your stomach, clothes on your back, he has kept his promise and has provided for you. Sometimes it hard to remeber that when we need something new or to pay a bill and the money is not there. Somehow God comes though.
I agree with your Mom. God always provides. Since Vance had to take a 28% paycut, to keep his job, we have been trying not to worry, but it's so hard. However, when I look at this past month. We have continued to tithe have had enough money to pay all of our bills. It's funny that before the pay cut, it seemed like we were stretched to the end, each month, and here we are with less money, still making it. God is just amazing.
During my Journaling this past week, I have been reading about Job, when I think of all he went through our little bump in the road is nothing.
I know God has a plan for you and Aron, he always does!!!
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