beyond blessed

my heart is so filled... I'm in a season where, by God's grace, I've found such contentment right where I am and with all I have. I don't have all the things in the world, but I know I've been given all I need. Yes, there are things I dream of and desire for one day. But I know God is sovereign and so faithful. I trust in His love for me and that He doesn't withhold good things but delights in giving the desires of my heart as well. He placed them within me and I know when He's ready and knows that I am, all will come to pass just as it should and be beautiful, in His time. A timing I have deep trust in.

It's so easy to loose track and get caught up in what we do not have, that we miss all we have been blessed with. Why would we be blessed with more when we can't even recognize and be thankful for all the things we do have? I'm guilty. But thankful for His grace. So in this season, my eyes have been opened to all I'm surrounded by and wow, it is good. I'm so greatful. When you're filled with a thankful heart, and measure all the blessings you do have, suddenly it doesn't feel you're missing out on so much.

I'm blessed:

I'm surrounded by a huge family that loves and supports both me and Kaylie more than I could ever ask for. We've been through so much, but nothing could separate the love we have for one another.

I have the most wonderful mom and although we don't always see eye to eye, I know she loves me and is in prayer for me and Kaylie daily. She has no other intention but good.

We have 9 healthy babies in our family that have never had to go with out.

God has truly done such a beautiful, redeeming work in my whole family. I've been so blessed to see the harvest from seeds of prayer sown.

I was blessed with a car! (completely free)

I have a roof over my head and always food to eat.

I have the most beautiful little girl who lights up my world. ..

Just today we were riding in the car, dancing to her favorite song and I looked in my rear view to see her with the biggest smile on her face. Priceless moments.

I have friends who are rock solid and have loyally walked with me through my darkest of times and I with them.They daily bring joy to my life through encouragement, love and silent laughs. (favorite)

I could go on forever. Our blessings are truly countless.So thankful!

..the closer to the Lord we get, the more of our true selves we become. as we seek Him and find more of Him, we become more at peace with who we are and who He's created us to be. it's such a beautiful exchange. as we grow closer, He begins to reveal things in and through us, walls come down and our hearts are revealed and refined in His presence. a quiet confidence comes from finding ourselves in the very One who created us.

"You're blessed when you're content with just who you are, no more and no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought." Matt 5:5 message

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"let the morning bring word of your unfailing love, for i have put my trust in you. show me the way i should go, for to You i lift up my soul."- Psalm 143:8

,,,saturday morning i took a little walk...coffee, the word and my english bulldog, lucy. i went to my favorite little place right next to my house...it's tucked away in a little nook..open grass encircled by trees.. i walked, thanking Him for his goodness to me. so many times i rarely get moments to just stop and slow down long enough to gaze at His glory in the nature around me.. but it's my absolute favorite. his beauty outside literally captures my heart-i love it. as i sat there, i looked up and the wind lightly blew and leaves slowly fell above and all around me..it was breath taking. the stillness of my soul and the peace in that moment, i knew His presence was there. it's in those moments that all my worries and striving come to a standstill, and i know with out a doubt i'm in the hands of my creator...knowing i'm right where he wants me to be in that moment of time. i'm reminded of His faithfulness that has proven time and time again, even when it hurts. i've learned He's worthy of all our trust, adoration and devotion. He never changes, He's everlasting, constant and the sure anchor of hope we can cling to when our world is shaken. He's the only one who will never fail us and when we look to Him, our hope will not be disappointed.

even with all that i am not, all that i fail at time and time again, i'm so very thankful for all
He is and that it's more than enough to cover my every weakness. and in the light of all that He is, i'm ok with being so small.