Proverbs 4:4. "Let your heart retain My words; Keep my commands and live."
What a roller coaster today has been. I have chuckled as I remembered the ski trip of the last week with our family. (That story is for another post.) I wept as I took down the Christmas tree and thought of Holidays past with family members and friends I will never see again this side of heaven. I was surprised when I discovered a friend I have not seen in many years. But the most significant is the pride I felt as I thought of my children (and their spouses). They are fabulous parents; graceful, thoughtful. They are incredible people.
Over the years, as a parent, I made every effort to parent wisely. Even with my best effort, I failed on many days. I tended to be impatient and harsh. I am so thankful that God has been, and still is, their ultimate parent. They have taken His "commands" and kept them in their heart. And, they have "found favor in the sight of God and man". My heart is overflowing with affection for them. I am abundantly blessed.
So, here I am, standing at the precipice of a new year. What will I choose do with the days that are soon to come? What will my heart find to be passionate about? I want to giggle (a lot) with my kids and grandkids, I want to continue to romance (and be romanced) by Husband, I want to have a grand adventure (not sure where yet), and I want to deeply sense the Spirit moving in me so that I may make a difference (for Christ) in other's lives.
Joy, passion, romance, adventure, spiritual awareness; This is living!
