Hello to any of you still patient enough to check out my blog. I'm right on schedule as it's been about a month and a half since my last post. I usually love fall but I find myself kicking and screaming that summer has actually ended. I'm sure it's the fastest yet and my head is still spinning. So many things I wanted to do -- camping trips, taking grandkids to the farm where I grew up, hiking, connecting with extended family, kayaking, a trip to Alaska, etc.
So, as I began my day with a "feel sorry for myself" attitude, these are some verses that came to mind:
Ps. 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God." I have had wonderful opportunities this summer to reflect on who God is and how He had blessed my life.
Rom. 15:13 " May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." That was the promise that gave me such tremendous hope and peace as I faced that surgery at the end of May which ended with a very good prognosis.
Ps. 34:1 "I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak His praises." Yes, this is the one that truly challenged me this morning so I began thanking God for His blessings and was, again, humbled by His love and care for me.
These are some of the many things I did get to do this summer -- Spend a LOT of time with our five beautiful grandkids, watch them do water sports, I got to water ski twice, I've been able to play tennis with my daughter, bicycling with family, swimming at out fitness center, attend a Gaither concert with friends and more. So, all that to say, I am no longer feeling sorry for myself and whining about summer's end but am ready to embrace fall with all the color, crisp air, fall sports and, perhaps, maybe even a little more rest.
God bless you all and have a WONDERFUL autumn!
Hope
Thursday, October 1, 2009
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