Good Sunday

I am so thankful for Sunday's and the challenge to simply take today and rest. Rest in the quietness of my room, reading, sharing the time with friends and other very broken people worshipping our Creator, hearing a sermon, taking communion, going on a walk with my mom :) all of these things bring such rest to my soul and I am so glad God allows us to experience these things! I was challenged on Friday by Hannah to confidently thank God for the good things in our lives. I admitted my uncertainty over whether I could thank God that my sister's laptop was returned and she so graciously pointed out that every good thing is from God, including the return of Kristina's stolen laptop! SO I am thankful for cloudy days, thinkthin bars, watermelon, muffins, communion, friends who challenge me to be real, friends who forgive, family who listens and cares about me, who are gracious when we make mistakes and forgetful of embarrassing moments :) I am also thankful for the cross and the rest and grace that comes with it. Pastor Jeff talked about the three implications of the cross, how it confronts our sin, demonstrates God's love for us, and gives us the foundation to love others. All of these things confront me in my selfishness and I was thankful to pray with Cristina!