Gorgeous sweater and hat from my sweet friend Lorie. Poor Cricket was ready for her nap and did not appreciate the delay. I will get better photos because the set looks soooo pretty on her. Not to mention it is super soft and cozy. Thanks Lorie! xoxo
These days when my hips seem wide and my brain feels fried it is good to sit back and remind myself to be positive.
Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
-Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
-Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
Staying positive can really ward off the nasty, yet tempting, habit of being cranky. Oh cranky, no one likes you, yet you creep up at the most inopportune times. Of course, is there ever a good time to be cranky? Yes, it happens, but I get enough negative thrown at me without choosing that attitude for myself. Although, it can unfortunately be easier to be a cranky monster than choose joy. Tsk, tsk for the days I do not set my mind on the joy that is from our awesome God.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
-Romans 15:13 (NIV)
-Romans 15:13 (NIV)
A perfect home is an authentic, creative, animated space where Peace and Love and Beauty are embraced.
-Ann Voskamp (from this fantastic post)
-Ann Voskamp (from this fantastic post)
Today is a day to be thankful. I must be an example of gratefulness not only for Miss Cricket but also for myself. Do you ever notice how hard it is to be cranky when your smiling and laughing and truly living?
My favorite!
xoxo, Rachel
I find joy by seeking Jesus in all things :)
ReplyDeleteIn being thankful for the moments (good and bad)
and most of all, being real : )
Authentic is not perfect. There is no such thing as perfect. If you are trying to be perfect, well then that is the most fake you can possibly be : ) Imperfect is perfect.
oh, i needed this remember. i'm going to put these verses you shared right up on my dining room chalkboard. thank you thank you thank you. i hate when crankiness gets a hold of me, because i really have nothing to complain about. i love that goal- create a joyful, positive home- yes! when i start to get down i just look around and start to count my blessings and i'm like "hello, you are incredibly blessed. stop whining." ;)
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