Blessed

God has blessed me tremendously. And I don't deserve it at all. But for some reason, He's been faithful and blessed my life abundantly. He is always faithful.

This week, I was reminded how blessed I was by my friends and family. Nothing happened really to remind me of this, God just kept putting it on my heart. My family.. oh how undeserving I am of such loving people. I'm blessed by parents who are still so in love with each other, and are always spreading that love to their children. My parents have not only taught me about Christ and his love with their words, but also with their actions. I too easily forget how amazing they are. I've grown up in a Christian home which seems so normal to me, but is such a blessing.
God also blessed me with my amazing siblings. My sister is always there for me. She is my best friend. She's the one that buys my parents' Christmas and birthday presents. Always a help. :) She is so in love with her Father and everyone knows it. She makes me laugh constantly. She's my cheerleader. I love her for that. She's really made something for herself at such a young age, and I am so proud of her for that.
My brother and I are close in age. So with that comes the sibling fighting. But I know deep down, he really loves me. ;) He was one of the first people to introduce me to Honduras. How could I not love him for that? He really does amaze me. I always enjoy watching him in Ambassadors. He makes me laugh constantly. God has amazing things in store for him. I can't wait to see how He uses my brother.

My friends? Wonderful. Spectacular. They've been there through it all. God is using them to change the world. One is a missionary in Honduras, one is soon-to-be a missionary in Honduras, one is planning to be a Christian counselor, one wants to be in the peace corps, one is a stay-at-home mom who is donating milk to feed children who wouldn't be fed otherwise, and the list just goes on and on. I'm constantly amazed by them. They are such a blessing. And they have their faults, as do I (oh too many to name). But we share our struggles together, we laugh together, we cry together. I know these people will forever be in my heart. I love them dearly, and I know I don't tell them that nearly enough. Wherever God leads them, I hope they know that I am always there with them. They will make this world a better place. They are already helping God's Kingdom break through in awesome ways, and I know they will for years to come.

What can I say? I am one blessed daughter of the King.

God, thank you for these amazing people you've put in my life. I've seen your face time and time again through their actions and words. Help them be a light in this dark world. Be with them through all of their good times and bad. Help them know that they are always loved. And help me to be as much a blessing to them as they are to me. You are one awesome and wonderful God. Thank you for all these blessings.


Much Love