So Much to be Thankful For!

It was a crazy mix of busy yet quiet at work today. Several people called or came by to inquire about the school. I actually ended up staying about 45 minutes past the time the office hours were over. I got a lot done, which is nice because I may not have to be back for 3 more days!! We scored an extra day off when a staff member offered to work for us on Thursday too since he had to do some work at the church anyway. Now there's something to be thankful for!

Other things I'm thankful for:
75 degrees outside and an evening at the park:

Andrew & Dan tossed the baseball while Anna and Bitty Baby explored the playground. I got to be the observer and the photographer.

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Does God ever seem to want to get your attention about something by having that word, theme, or issue confront you over & over again, showing up in the least likely places?

That's how it's been for me as I've thought about God getting glory in weakness. I've finally decided some of my frustration with myself lies in the fact that I try to do too much in my own strength. When I admit I can't do what I need to do, God can step in and take care of it - usually without my intervention and conniving!

A friend left me a comment on my last post, "God's greatest strengths are found in our greatest weaknesses."

Then as I read my usual blogs today, I came across another reminder: "God uses our weakness for redemptive purposes."

Didn't the apostle Paul say God's strength is made PERFECT in weakness? Paul chose to glory in his infirmities that Christ would get the glory. He chose to embrace his infirmities.

(II Cor. 12: 9-10)

Instead of dwelling on and berating myself for my inadequacies, I wonder if I dwelt more on what God is doing rather than on what I am unable to do, that everything would seem less daunting. If I focus less on how weak I am, then I'd realize how STRONG God is, how WISE He is, and that He has everything under control. His grace is sufficient.