In honor of 8/8/08, I thought I would do my Top 5 list, with three extras. I know, all three of you who read this are beyond excited.
Before you get too excited, today's Top 5 isn't going to contain any fashion news since I've yet to catch the latest episode of Project Runway. I've been a little busy. Quite honestly, I'm still trying to digest the fact that peg-legging is coming back. Seriously?
This week has been an example of God's glory, providence and love. He has shown Himself to me more in the last 18 months than I have seen in the rest of my life. I'm positive it's because of me not really looking.
Which isn't a thought I like to have, but without my trying to find my own way, I wouldn't have found Him.
1. I have a husband who seeks God and gives his life to God. We haven't always been the couple that prays together, but we are now. Our marriage is stronger because of it.
2. I have life. I almost didn't 18 months ago. God orchestrated a team of tens of medical professionals that would ensure I was alive. It was a rarity that they would all be at the hospital and available. It was actually God's way of opening the door for me to share my faith.
3. I have a daughter. She doesn't have any preemie issues. She's completely normal in relation to her peers. She's full of joy and sweetness. I get to watch her grow.
I've always wanted more than one. I have two, beautiful step-daughters who love me. Not all step-mothers can say that. I'm honored to be part of their life.
4. I have a family that is made up of love. I have blood relatives who show God's love. I have in-laws who show God's love. I have family that isn't biologically tied to me at all, but they show God's love too. God has surrounded me and my children with family that knows Him and loves Him. That's an answer to prayer I didn't even know I had until I had Zoe.
5. I have this moment. God has given me breath. He has given me this moment. He doesn't guarantee I'll get any more, but He does guarantee He has a plan for me.
6. I have better examples of God that help me strive to live for Him in each moment. I was watching the recap of Steven Curtis Chapman and his family on Larry King Live. What an awesome example of Christ's love and a Christ-centered family.
There is a runner in the Olympics who has set the women's record for the 400 meter. Once she's done, she's going to get on her knee, say a prayer and raise her hand to the sky in a symbol of her faith. In a country that doesn't condone displays of faith in non-state sponsored events. I get goose bumps just thinking about that. I'm not sure I would be able to.
7. I have a church that encourages, loves and fellowships as a family of believers. We're in a transition period right now as our pastor (my honorary dad) retired. I am amazed at how God is working in our church, through our associate pastor and through the other pastors/speakers that are filling in that gap. They are speaking His truth.
8. I have a job that provides for my family. Even better, my boss is a believer. I not only can talk to him about professional stuff, but I can share with him how God is working in my life. He also shares how God is working in his life. If I hadn't traveled to Tacoma and lived there for a couple years, I wouldn't have ever met him.
I see all the things that God has provided and I'm amazed that He loves me like He does. He has provided for me emotionally, physically, financially, sprititually and in many other ways I've yet to realize.
God is good ALL the time.
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