I really should be napping right now. I'm tired, Jackson's asleep, Anna Claire is in her room having quiet time. I read a devotion before my attempt to nap and when I laid my head down and closed my eyes, my mind was racing...so I thought I would blog while I'm feeling a little inspired.
Being homesick is no fun!! I'm homesick for Lexington, KY. If you asked me, and Kelly Ripa(she mentioned this on her show the other day), Lexington is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Yes, I've been to the ocean and I've been to the mtns. They are both breathtakingly beautiful...but not far behind on my list of beautiful places is Lexington. The rolling hills, the horse pastures everywhere you look, the outrageously expensive barns, the beautiful fences that outline the pastures, the rock walls built hundreds of years ago that still stand everywhere you turn. I tear up just thinking about "home." It isn't where I grew up, but I love that place and my friends that are there and long to be back. BUT!!!!!!!!!!!! I am reminded, "like it or not, that change is constant and it is a part of modern life. There are 3 things that don't change...1. God's love 2. Friendship with his Son 3. The power of the Holy Spirit. When you think you've had just about all the change you can handle reach out and take one step farther into God's wide open arms. Though his love, power and friendship never change, He made you and me with a big elastic spiritual cord that strectches with every tug and pull. He knows exactly how much give it's got. If He's calling you to stretch, He knows you have what it takes....so REACH!!!" Barbara Johnson
God knows a lot more than us...right? :) He knows what is best for us. He knows change can make our lives richer. We serve a God of change! Live for today, but be excited for the change that tomorrow might bring. God says, "I will never leave you, come to me and I will give you rest. In my presence is fullness of joy."
When I'm feeling sorry for myself, God gently reminds me how he has already blessed us here in Anderson. I do like it here, I have met some awsome people whom I LOVE to spend time with. Anna Claire has been blessed with a handful of friends. Craig loves his job. We have a nice house, and not to mention we are close to mtns and the beach. :) I have everything in the world to be thankful for!
Psalm 16;11 "you have made known to me the path of life; you will feel me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
There is His right hand again! That would make a good study, wouldn't it. I know how hard change can be and how sometimes it isn't what I want. In those times, I know I can choose to be miserable or like cousin Nora's Blog says chose to use "Lemons for Lemonade". But the best news is that our God never changes!
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