The Joy of the Lord

Another lovely week has flown by. 

Oh, how I absolutely love summer! 

And yet, I know all too soon, that the beautiful colors and smells of autumn will be here. 

 So, I try to soak up every last minute of this season!

And I try to find joy in the little things, as well as the big.

 And give thanks, once again for so many wonderful gifts that God chooses to bring into my life! 

Linking over at  "Multitude on Mondays".

1,466 - Finding peace over a decision I made to NOT take a position that was offered to me at my work.

1,467 - Visiting a historical nature site near our home.

1,468 - Watching complete strangers getting married in the public gardens that we were visiting.
1,469 - Thinking about how far my hubby and I have come over the past several months in our relationship...

1,470 - One of the best things that has happened is having a regular prayer time together, that has continued!!

1,471 - Walking through a lush garden! 
1,472 - The beauty in the detail of a flower!
1,473 -  A little "friend" scurrying through the woods, took a minute to stop and say "hello". 

1,474 -  Enjoying my birthday with my hubby, who took the day off to be with me.
1,475 -  So many friends and family, who wished me a happy birthday! Feeling loved!
1,476 - Getting a cute homemade birthday card from my hubby...which is extremely rare and precious to me!
1,477 - A phone call from my step daughter.

 1,478 - Letting the joy of the Lord strengthen me each day! 

• When I am weary and tired.
• When I feel sad.
• When I want to give up.
• When I wrestle with hurt feelings.
• When I become angry and resentful.
• When I know I need to seek God...    
  

Praying you also find strength through the joy of the Lord!!

Also linking over to these blog hops:
Heart Reflected Blog Hop 

  Soli Deo Gloria Party (Finding Heaven)

Titus2sdays (Time-Warp Wife)
UNITE (Rich Faith Rising)
Gratituesday (Heavenly Homemakers)
Winsome Wednesday(My Daily Walk in His Grace)  
Watchful Wednesdays (He Cares For You) 
 Word-Filled Wednesday (Woman to Woman)
Thrilling Thursday (The Family Blog)

T.G.I.F. (Bible Love Notes)