Happy May! I wanted to pop in and share a few pictures from my month of April which seemed to fly by quickly. As I am trying to catch up with my blogging friends today I realized it had been a month since I last posted. My mercy! But, I am so busy doing this thing we call life here on earth and enjoying every moment that I can. With my immediate family of 14 there is never a dull moment y'all! We had three family birthdays in April. My SIL David, granddaughter Adalynn and oldest granddaughter Raygen. Our favorite grandson Conner (only grandson) carried his girl to the prom. We had to snap at least one picture with Mom and Nana! Two of my elementary school friends and I get together at least once every 4-5 weeks so we went to breakfast and then to Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. We always have so much fun. The gardens are so beautiful that I couldn't even attempt to snap all the pictures I wanted. There are so many beautiful paintings to look at this but this was one of
As I was looking at different posts on FB (which I do enjoy FB) but for the life of me I cannot imagine why anyone wants to share their drama on FB (okay, let me get off of that subject) I saw several posts pertaining to Valentine's Day. Some were negative posts stating how Valentine's Day is over-rated and too commercialized. (Which, what isn't anymore?) Some posts were lovely expressions of the Love that Jesus has for us...HE is our Valentine! I'm not here to get into the rights and wrongs of Valentine's Day. I want to share with you some words from Crazy Love that brings not just Valentines Day into perspective but EVERYDAY!
Crazy Love has got to be one of the best books I've ever read. Matter of fact I am on my 3rd time of reading it.
The very fact that God loves you and me is nothing short of astonishing. The wildest part is that Jesus doesn't have to LOVE us. His being is utterly complete and perfect, apart from humanity. He doesn't need me or you. YET, He wants us, chooses us, even considers us His inheritance. (Eph. 1:18)
The greatest knowledge we can ever have is knowing God treasures us.
The Holy Creator has set us apart as His Treasure!
What amazes me personally is that Jesus doesn't need me...yet HE WANTS ME...HE DESIRES ME...AND HE LOVES ME!
Do you want to know what Valentines Day truly is to the Christian?
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Love this!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Cindy! I loved Crazy/Love :)
ReplyDeleteThanks 4 sharing:) I love you!
ReplyDeleteThanks 4 sharing:) I love you!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this!!!!!
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Love this post! Happy Valentine's Day Miss Cindy. Nita B
ReplyDeleteCrazy Love was one of my favorite books, too. It's so humbling and amazing that God would want me....me of all people. WOW!! What an amazing thought on Valentine's Day!!! Great post, Ms. Cindy.
ReplyDeleteI've heard so much about this book! Guess I am going to have to get it now for sure! Kasey
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! Stopping by a bit late but the thoughts are the same. Thanks for sharing this - it's the right Valentine for all of us. His love is amazing!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~