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Friday, May 21, 2010

Refreshed



We have been praising God for sunshine and warm weather at our house! In fact, there have been a few days hot enough to even enjoy our sprinkler! When I was sitting outside with the girls, taking pictures and watching them play in the water, I quickly found myself aware of how uncomfortable I was becoming in the heat. The entertainment was sweet, but I knew if I was going to stay outside for any length of time, I needed to make a change! I went inside to grab us all a cool drink, rolled up my t-shirt sleeves, and found a place in the shade. I thought about my relationship with the Lord, and how 'uncomfortable' I become when I try to do my everyday routine by my own strength. It never fails- those are the days when I am left feeling the most exhausted, the most frustrated, and the most defeated. I am praying that I will work hard to spend each day celebrating the Lord's goodness, mercy, and love... especially in the times when I feel the 'heat'. I pray I'll always remember how refreshing it is to walk with the Lord!

"I spread out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land."- Psalm 143:6


4 comments:

  1. Love the swim suits!! Bella is turning into a little girl. Good thing there is another baby on the way LOL!! Love ya and Miss ya. YOU need to come by the store and see me.LOL Have a GREAT weekend Catherine.

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  2. I totally thought that you were going to say that you were uncomfortable already because you were pregnant...! ;p (wink, wink!) That will come...

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  3. Hey where in the world did you get wubbs bathing-suit??? It is to precious!

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  4. My kids love the sprinkler at Mrs. Sarah's house! Katelyn talks about it all the time and Zachary says "swing, watch wa-wa." :)

    Love these pictures!

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