See Good Days

A few weeks ago a friend gave me a book that really touched me. The author teaches you how to have a good perspective on life and learn how to "see" good days, not just "have" good days. 

She shares the story of a mother who had a baby prematurely. This little girl had many complications, one being that her heart was working too hard. The doctors did a surgery that they thought might fix it, but it didn't work. The mother watched as her little girl struggled to live. At one point her baby's heart started beating very rapidly and the doctor ran in. He physically held her heart with his fingers to slow it down and help it function properly. She compared this to Christ and the way that he holds our hearts when they are broken or working too hard. I loved this! She said that Christ will hold our hearts until his love can fill the gaps and fill us with his joy again.

He loves us!

The last few weeks have been ones of trial, but also ones of immense blessings. I can see the Lord's hand in my life every day as I look for his tender mercies. Whether it's a song that comes on the radio, a text from a friend, or a simple smile from a stranger. I know the Lord knows ME. I know He is looking out for me and giving me simple reminders that he is there. I am so grateful to have the gospel in my life and to have awesome examples surrounding me no matter where I go. I AM SO BLESSED! 

This month I want to try and do a post every day of something I am thankful for...so we'll see how I do! Be thankful and never stop telling the people you love that you love them.