this weekend was . . . so many things . it was full of highs (like cookouts and multiple movie nights with my best friend and happy 5ks) and lows (such as ER visits and absolutely no sleep or homework) . and this weekend left me so empty and weak . i have such a busy week ahead and i feel so drained . ( which is not cool because it's only 9 am on tuesday morning .)
i just told a friend " i don't even have time to read my bible this week . that's how busy i am . "
but then . then i changed my mind, changed my priorities and read romans 8 . and i was reminded of the words of the song : " but You have loved us and opened our eyes // it's Your grace, from beginning to the end // it's Your grace we will never comprehend // why You drew the ones who ran from you, what can we do but offer You praise ? "
and i'm suddenly brought back to the center, the cornerstone of my being : the grace & gospel of Christ . because all of this is grace . even now, even today when i honestly have no clue how i will make it through the day in one piece . this moment is a gift of grace, and i'm choosing to take it with open hands and give thanks for it .
even here, even now .
