You. Somehow you are always there in just the right way and right time. These past 2 weeks we started exercising, eat the same foods, and reading scripture together in the mornings. I must say, there is nothing like having your best friend come beside you and be exactly what you need! And you have been just that. I have never felt better. Yes, I have been eating this way for a long time now....and yes, I started exercising before you joined in. But those things done alone were so much harder than it has been these 2 weeks. I don't dread it. I look forward to accomplishing it! I can feel the muscles changing in my body and getting stronger and my heart is so much fuller after getting to read the Word every day for no other reason than to read it. So why doesn't it matter so much to me?? I have had these goals in my heart and thoughts for years now and always start the next year again thinking...."COME ON Melissa! Same goals, same intentions....you never follow through!" So for 2 weeks, we have been meeting some of my yearly goals that have longed plagued my heart with disappointment and frustration. I want to daily be in the Word. To eat healthy. To have consistent exercise. And to start my day with YOU. So BOOM! You are my support and helper in accomplishing a few of the HUGE burdens I have carried for so long! Thank you! If someone asks what a good marriage is to me, I would say this, to have someone that walks with you day after day and somehow manages to make you better even when you believe it will never happen! You have been beside me and support me and right now you are helping me have joy and peace in my life! There are always things that shake up our lives and bring us down, but I am the kind of person that finds the greatest joy in knowing I am doing all that I can to BE good and DO good. Today....and these 2 weeks have brought great joy! I am healthy both in how I eat and keep making my body stronger,I am seeking God,and I am seeking to help others.
I know I probably get on your nerves with all my ideas. But I do appreciate that you listen and care about what I have to say. I feel such a burden to use all that I can to serve others and to make a difference. I know that I will only have a few short years left in this world and the older I get the less I will be ABLE to do physically. I don't want to waste a moment! As bad as this year has felt with different issues with the church and elders and people....this has been the first year I really feel like we have direction to go....without waiting for someone's permission! We have taken steps by our faith and choosing. Even your schooling. No matter what is said....it was OUR choice and I am happy that we did it. You have learned so much and I believe you will use your talents and God will bless others through you. I am also happy we are foster parents. Although no child has entered our home yet, we are available!! I think that word is so good! I want us to be that....AVAILABLE- to God, to others, to make a difference, to our children, and to each other. How much good can we do because we choose to be available!? I believe tons! The fruit will multiply in how we show love and how others then choose to love as well. I believe our children see our hearts and actions and want to be like that too! They bring such joy and love to this world and I know God will take their kind and willing hearts and continue to work in them as He is in ours and in theirs even now. I am really excited about making a difference in Allendale too. We can shine Christ's love all over this community and become a beacon! No matter what the future brings...let's do that! You and me- together! Always!
I love you!
No comments:
Post a Comment