His Mercies Are New Everyday

Most everyone knows that the month of September brought many exciting emotions to Joel and I. While we were away at Biltmore, for our 25th wedding anniversary, Hillary and Gina were doing a bedroom makeover for us. I was completely surprised.....I mean, had NO idea. There were so many lovely things that were birthed in that project, but I want to share one of my favorites.

I am a tummy sleeper. Even when I was pregnant, I slept on my tummy!! When I wake up in my "new bedroom", this is what I open my eyes to see. Five beautiful frames that are each unique and individual. All different in shape and size. The Lord quickly spoke to my heart, reminding me first that I was not in a bed and breakfast, this was my room!! Then as I looked at each frame I was reminded of His mercies. Each day they are new, and it is up to me as to how I fill my day. Those frames hold the pictures I paint with my life, by the grace of God, each day. I pray the best are yet to come as I walk more with Jesus and try to become like him every single day.

"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, 'The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.' " Lamentations 3:23-24

Responsibility

I begin by apologizing for my long standing break!! Alot of water has gone under the bridge. I have several ideas in my head for future blogs, but for now I just want to say I am sorry. I take full responsibility for my slothfulness. I have so much to share and be thankful for!!

I have been thinking (I know, some of you thought you heard thunder right?) ....when did it become the "norm" to refuse to take responsibility for your actions? Do you know how many marriages could be saved, families be restored, and healing of every sort take place if we would just be responsible?? Many times I want to yell out, "It's okay, no one is perfect....in fact, for a moment in time, even Jesus wasn't perfect.....when he took on the sins of the world." His heavenly father had to look away from Him. For crying outloud, can we just say we are wrong??? Then do whatever it takes to take responsibility for it!! If we are going to fail (and we are) then lets fail forward.

So with that said, I am responsible for not blogging! I refuse to feel guilty....just gonna learn from my mistakes. Indeed, a recipient of His amazing grace! Always grateful!