I have been struck lately by just how good God is to us. Last night, my folks took the team and myself out to eat. At one point, I just stopped eating and looked around and realized how blessed we are to have this delicious food. I have been places where that is not the reality of daily life. Two nights ago, on my birthday, I was saddened when some of our guy friends were busy and couldn't come join some of the rest of us for a movie...so, us ladies went ahead and started a movie when two of the guys came over...having ditched the other guys, both came in with hugs and just spent the evening with us. That meant the world to me. Last night, both of my roomies were out with their boys, so I got to be home alone...and it was really hitting me the wrong way for some reason...so after a run/walk by myself, I came home really sad and lonely...when all of the sudden my friend from across the street came over with cookies and stayed for several hours to study with me...pretty much out of the blue. God hears us. Today I got to go on a walk with a buddy of mine and just realized the absolute beauty that we are surrounded by each day...and how much of it we miss because of the fast lane of life. Today was a chance to slow down and enjoy it with good company. Reminders of His grace are everywhere.

Anyhow, today during church, I was reminded that God is good...and not "because..."...He just is good...period. However, it has been magnified to me lately that He pours out love on His children and He hears us when we talk with Him. What could possibly be better than this Love of God? I've been a lot of places and walked a lot of roads...and from my experience...nothing compares to Him and a life lived in love with Him.