A New Home

I apologize again for taking so long to write. My husband went on a mission trip out of the country, we celebrated an anniversary, and we closed on our new home this week! God has allowed us to buy our first home, and we are so thankful for the opportunity to purchase a home in this difficult economy. I have so many things to thank God for...

Thank you for a husband who loves our family dearly and loves Jesus more.

Thank you for two beautiful, healthy children.

Thank you that my husband has a job that provides for our family.

Thank you for a new home with room for kids to grow and run. Thank you for a yard (that needs lots of work) where our kids can play outside and enjoy the sunshine.

Thank you for times in life where it's easy to see the blessings you pour out on our family.

There is so much excitement surrounding our new home. The kitchen needs work, but it is our kitchen. Everything in the yard is overgrown, and half the plants are dead, but it is our little yard to tend. And yet, I remember a song that our daughter sings from one of her videos:

"In my Father's house are many mansions. I go to prepare a place for you."

Our new house is exciting because it is our first home, but nothing can compare with what God has in store for those that know Him. Sometimes we are so content with the earthly blessings that we forget how glorious and rich are the eternal blessings of God! Our homes and yards and material possessions are opportunities for us to be stewards, but the home that God is preparing for us should fill our hearts with eager anticipation for what is to come!

Lord, please help us to care for the things you have placed in our hands but to set our hearts on things above.