"Indescribable,... You are amazing God!!"
How many times have I walked by a buffet table and rationalized it to myself... just one, it doesn't matter? How many times have I snapped back a smart answer to a student and think, it is no big deal, they talk to me like that all the time. How many times have I allowed my kids, my husband, my friends to walk by me or a day go by without telling them something to lift them up. "How are you? I love you! Have a great day!"?
I was looking online trying to find some motivation to get into shape this summer, looking at the 24 hour fitness website and they had testimonials of people who'd worked out at 24h and had results, etc. I came upon Andre Agassi, who was a childhood hero of mine, and I read his testimonial. Honestly, I don't remember anything that was there except when it said "I knew I had to make every single work out count."
That hit me from out of left field, right on the side of my head! Make...every...single...thing...count.... Hm... what does that look like? So I started thinking about my family. After a crazy last month of school, I'd become so complacent in my marriage. God totally highlighted Tracey in my mind. He works on his feet all day and then comes home and helps me too. 5 out of 7 nights, he cooks, he rarely sits down until everything is straightened up and squared away. How incredibly blessed am I? I have rubbed his feet, back, and really tried to make every second with him count. My kids are so wonderful. Spencer and Ashley got new haircuts on Wednesday, and they look awesome. It was my honor to take them to get that done. Liam helped me through a melt down when the realtor was coming on Wednesday, Seth welcomes me with a smile and a hug each time I walk into the room. Jayde still calls me...even though it is only every once in a while. I am so blessed by the love that my Father bestows upon me.
For a mousey little girl who never fit in to the group, my Daddy has made a place for me. Every single second, every single workout, every single snack, every single smile; they all count.
Lord, I pray that my praise to You is like a sweet fragrance up to Heaven. You have healed my wounded soul, my broken heart, and my heavy wings. Only You could have worked such a miracle in my life. I praise You Father for this day and each day You have ordained for me. Help us Lord to wipe away the cobwebs of our hearts and our minds to praise You in the sunshine and LOVE them. Love them like You have loved us.
Romans 12:2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
