Joy Dare
Ok, so another rather failed week for really tuning in and recording the daily graces (March 26 to April 1)!
One major thing stands out in my mind that I am so grateful for, and that is the Re:flect experience that some folks at our church community set up as an interactive, reflective experience around Jesus' last week on earth. We went through it as the mothers' prayer group that meets together on Wednesdays, and it was just so powerful! I am thankful for the time and space set aside to just be quiet and meet with God! I am thankful for the reminder that HE is what I truly need! And for the truth that HE (and not just more of me) is what my kids truly need as well! I am so humbled and grateful for the amazing reminder of the sacrifice of Christ that is why grace even exists!
So, moving forward in grace from a dropped week but embracing a renewed sense of grace...
Monday, April 2
#264 A little playmate/buddy for my baby boy
#265 A peaceful going to bed for the babysitter
#266 Hard challenges pointing out weaknesses to stretch me and shape me
Tuesday, April 3
#267 Learning to let go of control; little victories
#268 My son being such an eager learner
#269 Decreasing drama for diaper changes with the baby
Wednesday, April 4
#270 An amazing spontaneous song crafted by my son about David and Goliath
#271 An honest and vulnerable testimony from a fellow young mom
#272 A quiet evening at home with my husband
Thursday, April 5
#273 Washing my son's feet
#274 Having a mini "Last Supper" with my husband and son
#275 The example of Christ to lay down His own will before the Father and the fresh chance to do that daily, even in each new moment.
#276 My son's excitement for these things, this story...Isaiah is curious and seeking to know and understand and so excited about experiencing it all!
Friday, April 6
#277 Boys catching up on needed rest
#278 Sharing a Cinnabon with my boys and remembering my dear grandma
#279 God adjusting my eyes to see hurts behind behaviors that frustrate me
#280 The sacrifice of Christ to lay down His life and take on my punishment, my burden!
Saturday, April 7
#281 Friends to celebrate with
#282 Moments to humble me and see that who I am affects my children more than how I instruct them
#283 Perspective at the end of the day to embrace a deep, deep gratitude that Holy Week has been met with eager, lit-up curiosity by my son, so dying eggs not going well is not really such a big deal! Letting go of the little things to see what really matters!
Sunday, April 8
#284 He conquered death!
#285 Resurrection power over the things that seem dead in our lives!
#286 Grace to be able to let go of being "right" and be restored
#287 Peace while preparing for guests
#288 A fun gathering in our home to celebrate Resurrection Day together with many far from families
#289 My whole family enjoying the party
Ok, so another rather failed week for really tuning in and recording the daily graces (March 26 to April 1)!
One major thing stands out in my mind that I am so grateful for, and that is the Re:flect experience that some folks at our church community set up as an interactive, reflective experience around Jesus' last week on earth. We went through it as the mothers' prayer group that meets together on Wednesdays, and it was just so powerful! I am thankful for the time and space set aside to just be quiet and meet with God! I am thankful for the reminder that HE is what I truly need! And for the truth that HE (and not just more of me) is what my kids truly need as well! I am so humbled and grateful for the amazing reminder of the sacrifice of Christ that is why grace even exists!
So, moving forward in grace from a dropped week but embracing a renewed sense of grace...
Monday, April 2
#264 A little playmate/buddy for my baby boy
#265 A peaceful going to bed for the babysitter
#266 Hard challenges pointing out weaknesses to stretch me and shape me
Tuesday, April 3
#267 Learning to let go of control; little victories
#268 My son being such an eager learner
#269 Decreasing drama for diaper changes with the baby
Wednesday, April 4
#270 An amazing spontaneous song crafted by my son about David and Goliath
#271 An honest and vulnerable testimony from a fellow young mom
#272 A quiet evening at home with my husband
Thursday, April 5
#273 Washing my son's feet
#274 Having a mini "Last Supper" with my husband and son
#275 The example of Christ to lay down His own will before the Father and the fresh chance to do that daily, even in each new moment.
#276 My son's excitement for these things, this story...Isaiah is curious and seeking to know and understand and so excited about experiencing it all!
Friday, April 6
#277 Boys catching up on needed rest
#278 Sharing a Cinnabon with my boys and remembering my dear grandma
#279 God adjusting my eyes to see hurts behind behaviors that frustrate me
#280 The sacrifice of Christ to lay down His life and take on my punishment, my burden!
Saturday, April 7
#281 Friends to celebrate with
#282 Moments to humble me and see that who I am affects my children more than how I instruct them
#283 Perspective at the end of the day to embrace a deep, deep gratitude that Holy Week has been met with eager, lit-up curiosity by my son, so dying eggs not going well is not really such a big deal! Letting go of the little things to see what really matters!
Sunday, April 8
#284 He conquered death!
#285 Resurrection power over the things that seem dead in our lives!
#286 Grace to be able to let go of being "right" and be restored
#287 Peace while preparing for guests
#288 A fun gathering in our home to celebrate Resurrection Day together with many far from families
#289 My whole family enjoying the party
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I love following your journey. Thanks for sharing.
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