Faith, Elisabeth and Micayla have returned home with their Mom and Dad after a week with Granny and Granpa. What a delight it has been to have them in our home for an extended time. We haven't had so much chaos since our own children were in our house. Still, it will be nice to listen to the quiet again. It will take a little while to get everything back where it belongs and I would expect that we will find some leftovers from the girls for several days. The girls love their grandparents in such tangible ways. They love to cuddle, the compete for space on grandpa's lap, they are quick to express their appreciation. We love to hear their stories and their dreams. Patty enjoys brushing their hair and having them near. They are a reminder of the goodness of God.
I hope that you have some reminders in your life of God's goodness. Sometimes, in our culture, we travel at such breakneck speed, we fail to appreciate the goodness that is around us. I hope that you appreciate you good health, the faithful love of your spouse and your children. I hope that you reflect upon your abilities and give God thanks for your ability to make a living. And how could I forget the beauty of God's good work that surrounds us in the countryside or the blessing of this great land in which we live.
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord or fully declare his praise?"
Hope you are having a great 4th of July holiday weekend. Don't forget to pause on the Sabbath and say a prayer of Thanksgiving. God is good and his love endures forever.
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