Remembering to be Thankful

The other night Casey and I were working out in the garage. I couldn't believe how fast you can get out of shape! After our workout, I was visibly disappointed with myself. How could I be so worn out after a 30 minute workout? Seriously?! I use to be able to ride my bike for hours! Then, while we relaxed in our chairs watching our kids ride their bikes, my husband graciously reminded me I need to be thankful. He reminded me that many years ago when I wasn't able to walk, I prayed for The Lord to allow me the ability to teach the kids just to ride their bikes. That's the only thing I wanted. I needed that from my husband to get the focus off of me and what I thought was a failure of a workout. I have so much to be thankful for and to give praises to Jesus Christ for!

Lord, help me to see the blessings that surround me.

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:15-17

Auto Injector is Easy to Use!

Thank you to whoever invented the auto injector!  It's so easy to use even a 4 year old can use it!  Check out this video...

http://vimeo.com/108636237

Where Do I Find My Joy?

The results from my latest MRI are in!  From what I can understand through all of the silly medical terms of parts of the brain (peduncle is my favorite) I have no new lesions!!!  That makes 5 MRIs in a row that have been clear.  I still have all my other spots, but not having any new ones in 1 1/2 years is an amazing thing to be able to say.  However, as I was waiting for my results to come in I was thinking what if something did show up on my MRI?  Would I become sad? angry? maybe question why God has seemed to have lifted His blessing from me?  I can honestly say that stuff didn't cross my mind.  No, it's not because somehow I'm more spiritual or whatever.   I can say that because my joy is not found in my circumstances, but The Lord Jesus Christ!

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Since I proclaim that I love The Lord, I have to live it out.  If I'm constantly focused on Him, why would it matter if I had a "negative" report?  My roots need to be grounded in the gospel and the only ways that's going to happen is if I'm daily in His word.  So, where do I find my joy? I find it in Lord Jesus Christ! I encourage you to do the same!  He is worthy.

Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created. Revelation 4:11