God is a Good God!

My family and I just got back from a lovely afternoon walk. My husband was off from work today and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to get the kids out on their bikes. We went around the block a few times, then the kids wanted to walk. As Jon and I walked hand in hand while the kids ran ahead, I was struck by how good God is to me! He's given me a wonderful hardworking husband and two beautiful children. He's provided my husband with a reliable job that enables me to stay home with our kids. He's blessed us with a great house, two cars, closets full of clothes, and a pantry full of food. We're all healthy and have never been hospitalized. God's given us an awesome church and church family. The list goes on and on.

Deut. 26:11 says, "And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house...". It's easy to focus on the things we want and don't have so much so that we don't stop to thank God for all the things we do have. Also, living in a prosperous country as we do makes us take for granted the lifestyles we're able to live. A lot of people in other countries don't have running water, indoor plumbing, central heat and air, or grocery stores with many varieties of food to choose from. Not to mention vehicles and electronic gadgets.

On Sunday my pastor sang a song entitled "I Won't Complain". If we really think about it, most of us have nothing to complain about and much to be thankful for. Take some time tonight to reflect on God's goodness to you.

In Christ,


Once raised by a Virtuous single mother, I am now a SAVED and strong Virtuous, Fashionista, that has been freed from a broken heart with God’s love, who accepts when God says ‘No”, who cherishes my best friend, who fears the Lord, who’s best friend is the Lord, that waits on discernment from God, who is living for today, who is a woman of strength, that understands the power of my words, that is aware of God’s presence, is allowing my light to shine, whose growing to be more passionate about serving the Lord, who can listen without pride to constructive criticism, whose fear does not hold me back, who runs to the Lord first about everything, who strives to stay on God’s course, who is saved by the grace of God, who admits to being envious of others at times, who knows my worth, has a calming peace, who gives thanks daily, who wants to be a godly example to others, who is able to forgive my enemies, who has high expectations of me, who has been created in God’s own image, who lovingly submits to my spouse, who understands God's love, has an intimate relationship with God, supports Breast Cancer Awareness, with a family who honors me, Virtuous friends who love me, and with a giving spirit.

Christina Gibbs