Blue Heron

So today brings about some different thoughts. I am so surprised at the random people that I have heard from that read my blog. Humbled - surprised - and even more surprised that I am writing at all. People close to me know that I have always felt frustrated that I couldn't write well. My blog is not any kind of literary piece, but just my thoughts about life, about God and how they go together. I like seeing God in every day living. It's so fun! This morning I was wrestling through some weight that the enemy had stacked on my back. Stupid that he tried since he should know that I will go straight to God if it hangs on too long and he will take care of it for me. I went for a prayer walk/run down the trail that runs along the river across the street from my house. It was the most perfect of weather today, blue sky and all. My run was heavy as I left and I just knew that I needed to let this issue go. As I walked and tried to run I just prayed in the name of Jesus that he would take this attack away from me. Whenever I have this heavy feeling I know that's what it is. Anyway, I began to feel it lift. I sat on the bench for a while by the river and could see seven Blue Heron's standing in the water. God's creation is so amazing and I felt so much lighter. I took off running again and saw one of the Blue Herons take off in flight. They are so cool when they fly. So free!! That is just what God does with us when we give our burdens to him and command the enemy to flee. FREEDOM! The freedom that only comes from Jesus.

My run the rest of the way home was way better. Thank you Jesus!

I get to see Emily and Jon soon - and Denise and Mike come home in six weeks. Yippee! Oh, and my son-in-law Eric just got a job promotion. I love my family!

Oh and Sarah moved in with us for a few weeks. Another young woman my girls age and filling our home with joy and Jesus.

Jesus, please keep bringing people into our home. We love it!