It is birthday season around our home. Three of us share the month of October for our birthdays, so needless to say that it is a busy (and expensive) month. Of course, I had the pleasure of starting the season off and I must say that it was a blessed day. There were plenty of Happy Birthday greetings, breakfast in bed, lovely presents, and a trip to my favorite restaurant, Cheesecake Factory, with my hubby and some good friends. I felt blessed through out the day, but I also used the day to reflect on the many ways that I have been truly blessed throughout my years of life. God has given me so much ranging from salvation to my health and strength to my wonderful hubby. As I reflect on those things, I can't help but wonder if I am doing enough with my blessings. Am I giving enough in a way that is pleasing to God? Am I reaching out to the hurting and the lost in a way that is pleasing to God? Am I living a life as a "living sacrifice" as God would have me to do? With these questions, I pray and reflect and know what I need to work on. After all, I am here for his glory. As I welcome a new perspective into my life, I also welcome a new addition to the family for my birthday!
Monday, October 21, 2013
Birthday Reflections
It is birthday season around our home. Three of us share the month of October for our birthdays, so needless to say that it is a busy (and expensive) month. Of course, I had the pleasure of starting the season off and I must say that it was a blessed day. There were plenty of Happy Birthday greetings, breakfast in bed, lovely presents, and a trip to my favorite restaurant, Cheesecake Factory, with my hubby and some good friends. I felt blessed through out the day, but I also used the day to reflect on the many ways that I have been truly blessed throughout my years of life. God has given me so much ranging from salvation to my health and strength to my wonderful hubby. As I reflect on those things, I can't help but wonder if I am doing enough with my blessings. Am I giving enough in a way that is pleasing to God? Am I reaching out to the hurting and the lost in a way that is pleasing to God? Am I living a life as a "living sacrifice" as God would have me to do? With these questions, I pray and reflect and know what I need to work on. After all, I am here for his glory. As I welcome a new perspective into my life, I also welcome a new addition to the family for my birthday!
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