Romans is my absolute favorite book in the bible. I think it's because I'm such a "do something" sort of girl, and it's full of that sort of stuff, plus a lot of serious spiritual butt-kicking.
I started to feel like total garbage last night. I've been sick for weeks and just started to feel really down about some things. Sometimes no matter how busy I make myself, or how many friends I have, or how close I am to God - there are times I just have to deal with the fact I have depression and panic disorders, and I have them pretty bad.
But tonight as this stupid darkness insists on following me around as I try to savor what's left of the weekend, I know the bible commands us to overcome evil with good. Even when that evil is just in my mind, I can fight it with real, tangible things that I am so thankful for.
As the year draws to a close in a couple of days, here are 33 things (2013....20+13...I know, clever) ;) that I'm thankful for. If you're stuck in darkness too, why not make your own list?
- Guilt-free naps when it's pouring rain outside
- Charlotte's huge deep blue eyes.
- Sam's smile.
- Friendships that pick up right where they were left off.
- Two reliable, drama-free cars.
- Sushi. Churros.
- The Internet (usually).
- Job 22:21 and Numbers 23:19
- Deep, meaningful discussions in hot tubs (I don't know why but it always happens!)
- Disneyland when it first opens
- Reading or journaling in my hammock
- Hot pink sunsets that take me by surprise
- Alone time
- The cuteness and oldness of our church building. I seriously love it and would be sad if it were ever remodeled.
- Oversized sweaters, leggings, boots.
- The first ten minutes after a Royal Stage show
- Catching my children being genuinely kind to each other unprompted
- Handwritten letters/cards. Extra credit if they come in the mail.
- People responding promptly to phone calls/emails
- Spontaneous weekend trips
- Agenda-free weekends (rare.)
- Really good worship music
- A 100% clean house
- Autumn
- One-on-one quality time
- That my husband works hard so I can pursue my dreams
- Peach smoothies from Vallco. Sigh.
- All the windows in the house open when there is a spring breeze
- Unconditional love that I'm absolutely certain of.
- Game nights
- My mom's cooking
- Every single thing about Kauai
- Random good deeds
This too shall pass....
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