Joyful

As I sit here and think about what tonight is (the night before Good Friday), I become overwhelmed with joy and sadness. Jesus broke bread for his followers and served them wine. He served them in a way that they couldn't understand, and I still today have difficulty understanding. To understand someone giving their life for you, literally dying for you, is unfathomable. But, I realize that just as Jesus gave his life for me, I would give up my life for my child. Everyday my child challenges me with his attitude, whether it's wining, screaming, crying, or having a tantrum because he is not getting his way. And everyday I wake up and love him, kiss him, and start our day fresh. This unconditional love I have for my child, is a mirror of God's love for me. I challenge God daily with my mouth, my unwillingness, and my lack of spending time with Him....but the amazing thing is that HE (the living, breathing, God), starts each day fresh with me too. His mercies are renewed for me everyday. What joy I have!



Here is a picture of my sweet boy and the joy I receive daily from being his mother. What a blessing he is too me, even during the tantrums!