It's The Little Things

It's the 'little things' that make a difference. On this Christmas Eve, I am reminded of the little things that are blessings in my life and many that I take for granted...

~when my husband makes my coffee the night before

~having my sister visit each year before Christmas

~the way my daughter lovingly fluffs and decorates our nest

~when my sons take out the trash without being told

~having my cats curl in my lap while I am reading a book

~forgiveness and grace

~a friend calling to meet for coffee

~having parents that love the Lord and their family

~getting a spontaneous hug from a teenage son

~running into old friends you haven't seen in forever and picking up right where you left off

when my husband calls to see if there is anything I need

~forgiveness and grace

having real friends who drop by unannounced

~seeing the sun rise and knowing God is still in control

~watching the Lord unveil His plans for our children's future

a goldfinch feasting at my feeder after 3 years of asking the Lord to send them

when my children ask, "Mom, what can I do to help you?"

~forgiveness and grace

~Christmas cards arriving from longtime friends

~that our teenagers actually enjoy hanging out with family

when my husband calls to go on a date

when someone says 'thank you'

~knowing I am walking in God's plan even when the evil one throws bumps in the road

forgiveness and grace

~a holy night when the Saviour of the world came in flesh to redeem my sins

~and yours.

~and the faith to believe it.

Merry CHRISTmas.