Taking a deep breath

Sometimes I need something a bit bigger than just a simple word of thought to encourage me to look at the bigger picture. This past week I got just what I needed, a GIANT gesture of love, thought, care, recognition, help and effort in my life. I am constantly surprised at how much I continue to learn in every aspect of my life; Stephen teaches me selflessness, compassion, constant caring and has taught me much about trust. I am a lowly, selfish, sinner who does not deserve anything I have; which is so much. I've been shown the importance of looking at what is important to be happy, be a successful mate and other half of any relationship for that matter; MYSELF. If I am not happy with me, I cannot be happy in any other way or situation.

I had forgotten that Satan is constantly looking for opportunities to bring me down, feed my anger, test my patience, treat others inadequately and without love---I've been reminded my guard needs to be up constantly, but not to everyone, just him.

The best thing to hear from my husband: "I want to get to Heaven and I want to take you with me". This is the man I'm married to. This is the man who I believe will make it to Heaven and I want to do all that I can to be right there with him. This is what makes me think about me and if I am doing what I need to do....

Do you do a self examination?? How are you helped? Do you realize there are things that need to change about yourself and set up an action plan?

I feel refreshed and light and happy :)