So this is my 533rd post - what do you know! :-D

I have been pretty busy lately and not been able to post as often as I'd like. But things overall are relatively good, and God has been teaching me much. I am being reminded that HE is my security, my sufficiency ... something I know full well on an intellectual, objective level, but oh how it can be a challenge at times to remember on an everyday heart level. ;-) [I'm sure all of you reading this blog can relate!!!]

Yet I am learning so much from the Lord, and that's surely a good thing. I am often reminded that He is far more concerned with my character than my comfort. I am grateful, for in my natural flesh, I would be much more inclined to choose my comfort. :-) How grateful I am for a God who allows challenges and trials in my day-to-day life --things He uses to draw me closer to HIM, which is ultimately what I want most anyhow. Boy, oh boy, is HE good and faithful to me. :o) Praise the Lord.

Well, I am off to make a couple stops and run some errands, and work a bit on some writing projects. :o) It's a beautiful day outside!