Happy First Day of Autumn...yesterday. :)

I didn't get to a computer at all yesterday as we had a Prayer Day here that was incredible and then last night our house hosted a Fall Party with hot chocolate, lots of sweets, and some singing. Hopefully it was a good time had by all. :)

So in hearing from some of my closest friends in the last couple of days, I have found that all of us are kind of struggling with different things in life. I think sometimes I'm far too introspective, but God uses times like these to purge us of the things that hinder us from loving Him more. I was reading back on some of my old blog entries and came across one from March that I remember very vividly writing...it was in the midst of a heart-wrenching time for me and hope was hard to find. But I guess I just wanted to post it again and say that to those who are struggling with tough stuff...God gives a hope that doesn't disappear.

Daffodils breaking through the ground.
Buds on the trees.
Green grass growing.
The cold disappearing.
A smile from a face you love.
Tenderness in a hard situation.
Strength renewed.
A reason to keep on going.

The love of a Saviour that overwhelms, renews, strengthens, and brings this hope.