...And Then I Wore A Smile!

Reflection is quite the eye opener isn't it? It's also amazing how God puts things in front of you OVER and OVER and OVER again. You can always seem to find things to "busy" yourself, you can always find things to take up time when you are trying to AVOID what God wants you to do.
So maybe he is trying to tell me to appreciate a little more...he led me to try to express THANKSGIVING more. He's led to me read and re-read other blog entries. He's led me away from my family and friends and what is otherwise familiar. He has taken comforts away, though minimal, they are noticeable.
What do you think you are taking for granted...Is it Gods love and Salvation, is it Forgiveness, is it your Children, or you Spouse, OR was it a Christian leader. If I want to succeed the way God intends...I must stop and appreciate what is provisioned for me. I must pray in thanksgiving and "ask" for less because he has a plan and I must trust that he knows what is best for me.
I miss my family and my home...but I am thankful for this time of reflection!