"Cool" Jonah

I came home from youth group Sunday night to this picture that Laurie had captured of my youngest son Jonah.  If "a picture is worth a thousand words", then this one pretty well sums up my baby boy.  He keeps us smiling and laughing each and every day.  He's not lacking for personality, that much is for sure.  It's hard to believe that he's only been around for two years!

Psalm 127:3 says, "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward."  God has filled my home with His love and there are four priceless treasures that remind me of His amazing grace every day.  Laurie, Gabbie, Luke, and Jonah are all special gifts of God's love to me.  God's goodness is truly overwhelming.

But, I wonder, why is it so easy to forget the greatest, most important gifts that come to us from God?  Don't you agree that too often people (you and me) forget just how blessed their lives are?  How frequently do we offer a "sacrifice of praise" to God for His daily graces to us?  Are we living grateful lives before God for our families, our homes, and our jobs?  Not matter how difficult times are, if you truly seeking God, then there are plenty of reasons to praise Him!

Take a few minutes right now to express your gratitude to God for some blessing in your life.