Shifting seasons

Ohhhh, HIS goodness.

Seasons in my life are shifting, and I think I'm finally growing up. (haha, insert whatever comment you so desire, right here) I'm beginning to understand what it feels like to rest in God's sufficiency, His absolute sovereignty...not to puff myself up, but I have learned/am learning that I don't have to participate in the stressful circumstances that other people bring on themselves. (We are blessed enough to observe, learn, apply what we learn and move on! *like in Proverbs 24, looking at the field of the sluggard and receiving instruction from it.) For instance, this past Sunday, I purchased a new (to me) car - all by the grace of God, I assure you, because those were funds I did not expect to have for at least three more months. But no, God holds the best plans, the better promise (Hebrews 8:6)...and I'm finally not surprised! On Sunday afternoon, yes I was/am amazed by Him, but I knew that God had it all the entire time...it wasn't, "wow, I can't believe You did that again!" instead it was this deep satisfaction of "God, I know now that You are for me, of course You brought this to pass!" ahhh, His Love is SO DEEP!!! (and I'm learning all of this through a stupid car?! How much more does He care for our souls, for our relationship with Him?) God, thank You for building up my faith through petty things, now extend my reach to trust You where I cannot see or understand...(haha, and remind me that I just asked for that!)

Friends, His way IS in the whirlwind and the storm...if life suddenly brings you a torrential downpour, there are lessons and blessings to be gleaned from all of it. Our Father cares about birds and flowers - OF COURSE He cares so much more for us.
oh Lord, don't let my faith stop increasing because You've done a, b and c; rather, keep my hands open and my mouth full of praise & thanksgiving, expecting You to be exceedingly, abundantly, more than enough for Me! Thank You for the grace and flexibility to follow where You lead and reach out to those in need.

So blessed to have spent Memorial Day with some of my favorite people...natural family, Refuge family...completely excited, expectant and hopeful about all that God has in store (all the way around!). Yes, for the month of June, but even beyond that...

The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom. (Deuteronomy 28:12-13)

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(*not counting today, b/c it's nearly done)

Refuge in 3 days.
1/2 bDay in 6 days.
World Cup starts in 9 days.
Graduation in 15 days. (ohhhh yeah! Me & Shaniqua!)
My amigo Gilberto visits in 20 days.
Pink Berry/Refuge outing/JOY in our mouths in 23 days.
PCC in 25 days.
WPS All-Star game in 27 days.
The grace of my Father, the love of Jesus & counsel/comfort from the Holy Spirit every day!

Glory to God...this is only what I know of and June already looks blessed beyond measure. =)