Where is the Grace in that?

Where is the Grace in that?  This is my new favorite question.  I am trying to apply it to all of my thoughts, words, actions, reactions & prayers.  It is amazing how one little question can change your life for the better.  My new employer and mentor, Marianna, asked the question in a conversation and God has left it resonating in my heart since.  I don't think she had a clue what that one question would do to my life or how it would strengthen not only my relationship with God, but all of my relationships.  The word "Grace" has meant so many things to me over the years. It has been my Mother's nickname for me for most of my life as I was such a klutz as a child.  It has been in quotes on my desk and fridge.  It is Morgan's middle name because we believe it was by the "Grace" of God that we were able to conceive after the doctors had told me for years that I couldn't.  So now I look at my Bible and read what it says.  In Proverbs 22:11 I read, "He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend."  (Actually Proverbs 22 says a whole bunch of good stuff...check it out) Isaiah 30:18 states, "Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion."  How awesome is that?  If you know me at all you know that I REALLY wanted to put big exclamation marks after HE RISES TO SHOW YOU COMPASSION.  He longs to be gracious to and rises for lil' ol me?  Wow!!!  I pray everyday that I live a life worthy of that GRACE.

It has been a long time since I posted..  Working, Wes being laid off and being home, life in general just got in the way.  I want to get caught up on the kids updates so brace yourselves, I am going to cover a lot of fun times in a short amount of time.  Missed you.