Don't take life for granted.
But I just can't get off of that. It's my heart. So here's another one. :)
I believe we have been given gifts in the ones God has trusted us with. Our families, our friends, our relationships. And I also believe we will be held accountable for the way we have loved them.
I believe we have been given two charges from the almighty. To love God with everything we have, and to love others BIG.
I have been convicted lately that I haven't loved people well. Not as well as I should. Not with my whole heart. I want to be better at that. I want to look like love.
Starting with my immediate family. And spreading out from there.
Don't we take the ones closest to us for granted.... the most? Ugh I hate to admit that. But it's true. We get familiar with those we are around all the time.
But what gifts they are to us.
I yelled at my kids today. I got aggravated with my husband too. And that's ok - we are human and it's gonna happen. But my heart needed a check. And I'm just so thankful for Holy Spirit. He leads and directs me and my heart into all truth. And boy do I need it.
"She carefully gathers the minutes of her life and lives them."
I want to be this. I want to cherish every moment - soak up the moments - and really live them.
I cried at dinner tonight. I cried over my barbeque chicken. Why? Because my little boy was shoving food in his mouth and I was tempted to fuss at him. I almost did - and then it hit me.
He is a beautiful gift. A gift from Daddy God. And He gives such good gifts!
Love the ones you're with, friends. They are treasures. <3
Much love,
Christa
