5 things worth celebrating

What have you celebrated this week?

My theme this week for God in the Yard is Celebration. 

Here are five things, large and small, that I’m celebrating this week:

1. Fresh loveThis is huge. We found out Tuesday night that we’re going to have a son-in-law. And a married daughter, probably by August! Definitely something to celebrate for years to come!

2. Blood tiesIt’s always fun celebrating extended family at our monthly meals. This month we were at my brother’s house. My niece Amanda resumed her role as Game-Meister. She taught us Bananagrams this time. Try it; it’s fun!

3. Satisfying workWhile we often speak of work as a negative thing, work can be a positive gift from God. Jeff and I enjoyed working Saturday morning with Morgan and Fuller in the yard, and then Sunday night with Jenna in presenting a lesson to our small group. Both works were fulfilling and worth celebrating.

4. Services of others
Even when you have to pay for them, celebrate them. After years of doing our own taxes, I convinced Jeff they’re too complicated now, so last year and last night we’ve taken them to a paid accountant. I love the feeling of walking out of his office and leaving the work behind. Definitely a celebration for me.

5. The ultimate God
While we can and should worship God in all that we do, there’s still something special to me about time in straight-up worship. We had over an hour Wednesday night with eyes and hearts focused in praise and prayer on God’s holiness, faithfulness, justice, and mercy. He is reason for extreme celebration!

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Did you experience something worth celebrating this week?