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Hi <<Preferred Name>> 
Have you seen His incomparably great power for you in this season?

Its way too easy for us to focus on the things we lack but with just a slight shift in perspective, God's goodness is jumping out at us to see and take hold of. Just the mere fact that the SAME power that raised Christ from the dead is offered to us on a momentary basis is AMAZING in itself!
 

I've been super tired lately... and by tired, I mean TIIIIIIIIIRRRREEEDDD! Long work days, homework, early morning baths (GOSH! kids in general) and trying to connect with my husband. With no REAL break I've been in a tough spot. My prayer had been for "REST". A reasonable request but in our circumstances, unlikely. Finally, out of desperation, I started asking God for other things and the thing that hit home was "a perspective shift". I could have had all the rest in the world, and would STILL have seen that everything was against me. But something happened when I asked for a perspective shift, I saw that my eyes had subtly drifted to my circumstances instead of staying on the One who has called me. When I had that revelation, although still tired, I saw my kids love for me. I saw my work as building blocks for a bigger picture. I saw our need as an opportunity for His provision. And I saw a marriage as a model of respect and unity to my children.

I am still tired. No doubt about that! But my heart is full. I have peace and I have HOPE... this hope is my anchor (Heb 6:19) which fosters faith (Heb. 11:1). The eyes of my heart are enlightened. He (the LIVING God) is our HOPE. He has created life. He has conquered death. AND He actively pursues us as His children!