Our First Home

Today we signed the papers on our new--and very first--home. It's a bit surreal at times to think about us owning a home. I remember telling Cale just over a year ago that it would be a dream for us to buy a house. It seemed like such a huge amount of money and commitment and those are both things I've never seemed to have a lot of until just recently.

Thankfully, the larger sums of money is really due to the combination of  wise financial decisions and the generosity of friends and family. As for the commitment part, I've just learned the value and reward of following through and keeping my word. I have created some disasters in my life, that's for sure, by being irresponsible.

Tonight I am grateful for grace. God's grace to be specific. I was just thinking how I do not deserve this beautiful home and the many other things He has given me---especially forgiveness. I was thinking how I've made some really really foolish decisions in life and yet He still chooses to bless me and lavish His love upon me, time and time again. And might I add that doesn't mean I haven't suffered and paid the consequences for a lot of those mistakes!

I guess I don't ever want to become tired of being grateful for my present circumstances. Or having a contrite heart at the same time.I want to always remember that I am broken. That way God can always be the one to continue to piece me back together.And even in the times where I am happy and feeling so thankful for all wonderful things going on, I still want to remember that it is really only by His grace that I can call myself blessed.

Thank you Jesus for the gift of new life!