some lovely things in my life

silly boy

Jakob took this picture when I wasn't looking...its precious to me.

my lovely reenie girl on picture day...she is only 8??

"Little" Things

I am learning an important lesson these days.
The "weight" of financial strain, relational challenges, medical concerns, job shortages, trials in church, at work, in the world at large...they can really take their toll...if we allow them to.

Its difficult to see past all that can worry us. There are realities that we sometimes must face in order to continue on our journey in this life. The beautiful efficiency of God is this: while we "trudge" on our journey and sometimes scrape and achingly walk uphill...there are little gifts He provides. These gifts can sustain us, if we let them. We can see them if we ask Him to open our eyes.

I am often tempted to close my eyes and try not to see that which troubles me. However, if my eyes are closed...I will also miss many things that I really NEED to see.

My prayer is that I would lean on the Giver and soak in the gifts so that I may faithfully walk the path ahead.