*the joy of the Lord as my strength
*that He makes all things new
*my nieces and nephews who continually teach me and make me smile
*my brother who is exceptionally kind and easy to talk to
*my other brother who is ridiculously generous to me and a bit overprotective
*my sister in law who goes to david crowder concerts with me and so much more…
*my sister who is and always has been my best friend
*my brother in law’s servant heart and ability to make me laugh, mostly at myself
*my dad’s humility and desire to serve the Lord and everyone else
*my mom’s hunger for the truth and to see people’s lives touched by the Lord
*this summer and the opportunities it has brought
*the future and the good things on the horizon
*incredible friendships/relationships, I am baffled by the goodness of God in this area
*the Holy Spirit that continues to fill my sometimes empty and weary soul
*the Father who lavishes me with good gifts
*Jesus who has all things underneath His feet, comforting since most things are above my head
*plus more (yes, Sarah, you can sing this too…)