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| Jorden Rae |
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| Jonathan Darryl |
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| Uriah Mark Vaughn |
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| Me & My Love |
Thanks to Voni Joy Photography for amazing pictures of our family!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Jesus loves me always
This morning was a fabulous morning! Simple but just what I needed. I took Jonathan and Elijah to preschool and then decided to go to Prince Street Cafe for a little date with Uriah. I always worry a little bit about parking, especially on market days, and I rarely have cash on me for using the parking lots- which leaves me to finding street parking. When I turned the corner onto prince street there was a nice big open spot about 1/2 a block away from the cafe, I took it! I got out and went to put my cc in the kiosk to pay when someone behind me said, "The machine isn't working, it keeps spitting the money back out." I asked if anyone had tried and cc and he said no. So I decided that I would go ahead and try that since that was how I had intended to pay anyway. It didn't work either. So I decided to take my chances of getting a ticket and then having to fight it, over looking for another spot.
When we walked into the cafe it was warm and cozy, decorated beautifully for Christmas. We said hi to a few of our favorites ( uncle Kent & miss Crystal), ordered a cookie, fruit and yogurt parfait and a coffee. When we said hi to Kent I mentioned about the parking situation and said I was just hoping for the best :) Uriah and I cozied up at the couches with our yummies and books & toys. What a fun time playing dinosaurs, other toys and reading books. All while watching snow! It brought peace to my heart, spirit & mind. After about an hour we headed out.
As I was getting closer to the van I noticed that the three cars parked behind me all had tickets. I couldn't quite see the whole windshield on the van but I was sure I got a ticket too. However, when I got close enough I could see that there was no flapping piece of paper on my windshield! I said, Thank you, Thank you, Jesus. I don't know exactly what happened that I didn't get one, but I am just so thankful for not having the hassle of it! I got in the van and text Kent "The three cars behind me got tickets? But I didn't! Is it fair to say Jesus loves me :)" As I sent it I had these mixed feelings between, yes its totally fair to say Jesus loves me, because he does. But on the other hand I felt challenged to ask myself does Jesus love me just the same when I do get a ticket. Or when something else "bad" or "challenging" comes along or do I think he is giving me what I deserve or teaching me a lesson? Now don't get me wrong there are consequences for decisions I or you make at times and there definitely times when the Lord is using a tough situation to teach me something...but does it change his love for me? I know the answer is No it doesn't change- Jesus Loves Me Always.
But it challenged me to consider my thoughts when things aren't going quite as wonderful as this morning went for me. It challenged me to learn to lean more into his love for me when I've made a poor decision or when a challenging situation comes my way. Instead of pushing it away. It challenged me to think about 1 Corinthians 13- 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. And it challenges me to think about the way I love or lack in love in my own relationships.
I'm thankful for a lot right now, I look around and there is so much to be thankful for. But mostly I'm thankful today that - Jesus, He Loves Me Always.
When we walked into the cafe it was warm and cozy, decorated beautifully for Christmas. We said hi to a few of our favorites ( uncle Kent & miss Crystal), ordered a cookie, fruit and yogurt parfait and a coffee. When we said hi to Kent I mentioned about the parking situation and said I was just hoping for the best :) Uriah and I cozied up at the couches with our yummies and books & toys. What a fun time playing dinosaurs, other toys and reading books. All while watching snow! It brought peace to my heart, spirit & mind. After about an hour we headed out.
As I was getting closer to the van I noticed that the three cars parked behind me all had tickets. I couldn't quite see the whole windshield on the van but I was sure I got a ticket too. However, when I got close enough I could see that there was no flapping piece of paper on my windshield! I said, Thank you, Thank you, Jesus. I don't know exactly what happened that I didn't get one, but I am just so thankful for not having the hassle of it! I got in the van and text Kent "The three cars behind me got tickets? But I didn't! Is it fair to say Jesus loves me :)" As I sent it I had these mixed feelings between, yes its totally fair to say Jesus loves me, because he does. But on the other hand I felt challenged to ask myself does Jesus love me just the same when I do get a ticket. Or when something else "bad" or "challenging" comes along or do I think he is giving me what I deserve or teaching me a lesson? Now don't get me wrong there are consequences for decisions I or you make at times and there definitely times when the Lord is using a tough situation to teach me something...but does it change his love for me? I know the answer is No it doesn't change- Jesus Loves Me Always.
But it challenged me to consider my thoughts when things aren't going quite as wonderful as this morning went for me. It challenged me to learn to lean more into his love for me when I've made a poor decision or when a challenging situation comes my way. Instead of pushing it away. It challenged me to think about 1 Corinthians 13- 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. And it challenges me to think about the way I love or lack in love in my own relationships.
I'm thankful for a lot right now, I look around and there is so much to be thankful for. But mostly I'm thankful today that - Jesus, He Loves Me Always.
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