Even if
it's only for an hour, Carter and I have purposely worked some "us"
time back into our busy schedules. Some recharge time. Non-work time. So we all know what our first pick
normally is...putting our feet in the sand.
Recently, we saw the roughest and biggest waves we've seen yet. So rough to where red rip currents
and "can't swim" flags were out. These rough, tough, crazy waves
reminded us of how life contains hardships. And how everybody is always going
through something. We don't always know the whole story, but God does. He is right there to guide us, lead
us, and carry us through them.
Not too long ago, we were discussing how many hardships have
turned into blessings for us personally. They have made us stronger. They
have taught us lessons. They have led us to better places and opportunities. Better than
we could have imagined. We have found ourselves praising Him in, during, and after
the storm. We thank God for these challenging times so that we are truly
thankful for all of the good things and days He has provided. When was the last time you counted
your blessings? Shouldn't we be counting them daily?
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
1 Thessalonians 5:18