PLACES

PLACES I SEE GOD

I love the way the leaves of this squash plant gather drops of water along the edges each morning.  

My knock-out roses (I think that is what they are called) have bloomed in all their glory.

PLACES I NEED GOD

My almost-sweet-sixteen year old opened a bank account and got her first debit card.  With a driver's license in a few weeks, I definitely need God!

PLACES I PRAISE GOD

In Burger King, thanking the King of Kings for my three beautiful kiddos.

PLACES IN MY HEART WHERE SADNESS HAS SETTLED

-The sudden death of a friend today

-The grief of my friend who was there to find him

-Watching another friend make hard life decisions

-Watching people destroy their lives with drugs

-Knowing that the Thief has come to destroy and knowing he is just so good at it

-Navigating relationships

-Reading Emily Dickinson

-Being alone

-Not being alone

PLACES IN MY HEART WHERE THANKSGIVING ABOUNDS

-Sarah, Libby and Jacob

-Freedom in Christ

-Knowing the One who came to give abundant life

-Knowing that he is JUST SO GOOD AT IT