It's The Little Things

I'm telling you, it's the little things that can make or break me. My prayer of late is that I would not allow my peace, contentment, and happiness to be dictated by the small circumstances of my days; and that I would grow in appreciation of the seemingly insignificant blessings that fill my life.

Some of the things I'm grateful for in the last couple days:

-- Bronwyn using the potty more than she's wet her pants
-- an incredibly pleasant stroll this morning with my 2 boys
-- no more ants in the kitchen
-- watching my sister perform last night
-- awesome summer storms
-- the ceiling fan in my bedroom
-- fresh, hot, homemade biscuits
-- children who rather gladly eat their vegetables
-- ironed bedding that's crisp and cool
-- 3 meals a day shared with Daniel 6 days in a row
-- coconut oil instead of vegetable oil/shortening in baked goods

I've had quite a few less-than-glamorous moments this week. I've had quite a few ambitious and pleasant moments, too. I don't suppose I will ever stop having to learn that true love and joy has nothing to do with feelings or moments and everything to do with Jesus.

Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature
O Thou of God and man the Son
Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor
Thou my soul's glory, joy, and crown

Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands
Robed in the blooming garb of spring
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer
Who makes the woeful heart to sing

Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight
And all the twinkling starry host
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heaven can boast

Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine