Its a New Day

A Thankful Heart Yesterday we had a sermon on Psalm 100 and were reminded to have thankful hearts. It was another one of those sermons that you really wish you hadn't heard because now you're accountable for it. So in meditating on that passage today, I 'm wondering how thankful I really am. In all things. I think that's the most challanging part... the all things. I'm thankful to be single. I'm thankful for the job I have and the work I can do. I am thankful for my family and friends (well... most of my friends ;)). I am thankful for the grace my Father has shown me in sending his son to take my place on the cross. But am I thankful in all things? The honest answer is sadly a resounding no. The Lord is still working in my life and softening my heart (praise him for his goodness in that!) but there are still areas that it is hard to be thankful in. And knowing this, I am even more thankful that we serve a kind and gracious God whose mercies are new every mor...

A Kind Father The last week has been one of those weeks. You know, things start off well - I was in my old church on Sunday (and loved being able to see all my old friends again) and then picked up Hettie at the airport after being in Africa for 7 months. Then Monday was our church picnic (which was so nice to sit and talk, relax and laugh... oh boy, did I laugh). It was starting off to be a good week. Then it happened... Tuesday was one of those busy days, getting ready for sending out dinner invitations for work and getting ready for Hospitality and Ladies' retreat meetings and with too many things going on at once it hit. The head pounding, mind blowing, only good to be in bed kind of headaches that seem to be more readily available these last few months. While I was able to work most of Wednesday, Thursday morning I spent sitting at my desk, folding invitations and crying till I finally went home and back to bed. Friday was not much of a better day (though I did manage...