This Good Life

  I can't help it.  I'm in love with this wonderful man.

“May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.”     --Mother Teresa

Today, my mind is in a million different places...  Transitions.  Weddings.  Missing mom.  Loving love.  Christmas.  Youth ministry.  In laws.  Good friends.  Work.  Everything that 2015 has entailed.  Seriously....my mind is a pinball machine at the moment!  While some of my thoughts are incredibly hard and full of struggle & doubt, most of the events running through my head contain great joy.  And in the midst of both joy and struggle, I am reminded of something.  ...it is His breath in our lungs I love that phrase.  I love that reminder.  It's beautifully simple, wonderfully powerful, and stunningly peaceful.  We are borrowing life.  Life from the Great Creator.  We are not our own.  And that's amazing...  It's amazing to have love and gratitude for Him who blows air into my soul and stirs my heartstrings as He moves.  In the joy and in the s...