Lately I've been thinking about gratitude, how I want to swim around and soak in gratitude.
How those answers to my heartfelt prayers mean so much, yet the busyness of life tempt me to gloss over them and stay in the grind, always needing.
I feel free to write about the answers in my journal ~ the long version...
to tell friends what Jesus is doing,
to sit and think about the answers on weekday evenings, mulling over the stories and marvelling over His goodness.
Lately I've been thinking that moments altogether mean so much to me.
That times in the living room, with everyone curled up with their favorite blankets, with smiles and funny everyday life stories are what matter to me.
Lately I've been thinking that autumn splendor in the making is a poignant transition, an avenue to truly "smile at the days ahead."
Lately I've been reminded that serving at home as the often invisible support system makes a profound, felt impact. It's meaningful and quiet and worshipful.
Lately I've been celebrating the bright spots, the joy-filled victories, the happinesses,
for the Lord is good.
Images from a recent Sunday hike on State Game Lands a town or two over.