Choosing to Cherish

Every day we all make choices but as I watch the childhood of my children begin to fly by I am learning to choose to cherish the little moments that are fleeting, the moments that could upset my routine but I'll never get back if I ignore them.

Last night, Chris and I had just snuggled into bed when our bedroom door opened and in walks our little man. He silently walked through the bedroom, handed me his water cup and climbed in next to me. In that moment I chose not to send him saddened back to his bed but to enjoy his snuggles. Chris went to have a shower and I snuggled that precious little man and sang to him. While I sang, I choked back tears as his little voice joined mine and sang "Jesus Loves Me." Until that moment I knew we sang the childhood favourite often but didn't know he was learning the words. 

When his Daddy came back from the shower he took little man back to his own bed and instead of a tearful fight, he settled quietly and peacefully back into his bed and drifted off to sleep. 

I'm thankful I chose to cherish that moment, and learn to really enjoy his life while it's so tiny. God's faithfulness is so amazing, and evident in our son's sweet little life. 

Psalm 117

Praise the Lord, all you nations! Praise Him, all you people of the world! His mercy  toward us is powerful. The Lord's faithfulness endures forever. Hallelujah!

Blessed and Humbled

This is our God - Hillsong

After a week of up and downs, God has proven that He is still the same faithful God He has always been. Chris began training last week for his new position and became a permanent employee at Bruce Power. He has really enjoyed the change, and is feeling the challenge of being back in the classroom for the next 3 months, but God has provided this job and we are thankful for it.

The beginning of the week I was feeling the pressure of finances, the stress of balancing a budget and not putting in any income always leaves me with a sense of guilt. This week, God has shown me that when we are in His will, He provides.

Every stress this week has been eased with insurance reimbursement I had forgotten about, a surprise blessing and a paycheque that wasn't "supposed" to come, but God's hand is upon us. 

At the end of the week as I reflect on His goodness and grace, it reminds me to sit and pause to reflect more often. To see the good in situations instead of the needs. His grace is enough, more than enough. 

I am humbled by knowing that there are people struggling in this world to provide food and shelter to their children, praying for their survival in unrest, hiding to meet and worship together and yet, God is still concerned for me. My needs are important to Him, even when there are so many far more in need than me. 

Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight."