Appreciate the small things in life ...

It is the small things in life that make me stand completely still, standing in the presence of God. It is the big things, that have often been dreamed about, only dreamed about, and then actually happen just so, as they were meant to happen.

I just moved in with my dad 3 weeks and 2 days ago. Sometimes it seems as though our priorities are messed up, but then I realize that God is directing our every move. We do not have a dining room table ... yet. We talk about it, and try to sort out things of importance and whatnot. Then we talk about how we want a patio set to go our the rather large deck of ours ... seeing that the grill is the only occupant, which has recently been socializing with the two tomato plants. Today, when we stopped into meijer, sitting before us was a patio set, that was on clearance. I knew that clearance time was fast approaching, and we were waiting for that. So seeing this, and seeing that there was one left of the set, we bought the furniture. So, while we are still without a dining room set, we finally have a place to sit! And me, loving the beauty of outdoors, sees God's hand in this! Until we are organized, a dining room table will be majorly in the way.



So many small things in life, that are to often taken for granted. Tonight, after another day of running around, my dad and I finally sat down to relax for a quick moment. Getting back up to go back to work, the power flickered then went completely out. It dawned on me just how much everything is okay, when relying on God! There was no fretting or worrying or anything of the such. I pick up my book (the will of God as a way of life), my notebook, and headed outside. As I sat outside, reading, writing, enjoy the evening, our neighbor came over, tools in hand, to help my dad put in our mailbox. He has been so kind and generous since the night we moved in. His wife and daughter came over and we got to meet them. Wonderfully, sweet family. My dad and I have been trying to get into a habit of walking around the sub-division every night. So we went around once, and I asked if he was game for another round. He agreed, and as we continued a second time, I asked him if it would help to call the power company. The power had been out for almost an hour and a half by now, and I said that maybe they would have an estimated time the power would go back on. He pulled out his phone and called. The recording on the other end said that they had not been informed of a power outage, but would look into it. By the time we were another half mile around, the lights went on in the neighbors houses. Thank God for the small blessings that often get overlooked. So we made our dinner, and sat down to watch a little tv. The next door neighbor was setting off fireworks, and the children were all outside across the street screaming every time the fireworks boomed in the air. Put smiles on both my dad and my face every time we heard the carefree, childish screams of joy and innocence. So sweet!

It is the little things in life that set my heart aflame, and truly mean the most to me. <3
Thank God that I recognize this.

God Bless everyone who passes upon my blog. Amen.