31 Years.

I love significant days. Holidays, birthdays, and other special days just point my mind and heart to reflect on what sets that day apart from other "normal" days. My mom often prayed 1 Samuel 12:23-24 over her children, the last part of verse 24 says this, "For consider what great things He has done for you." On special days, I am always challenged to consider these great things. For the past couple of weeks, my mind has been fixed on the way that God loves. I don't understand, definitely don't deserve it, but it have been given so freely. One of my favorite verses of Scripture is Romans 5:8, "but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." 
I love this simple song by Meredith Andrews. It perfectly reflects the praise of my heart for the love of the Savior.

Thank You for the way that You love us
How You love us
Thank You for the way You have made us
We were created
For Your pleasure, for Your presence
For the glory of Your name
Thank You for the way that You love us

Jesus, faithful King
Lord, with grateful hearts we sing
How great is the love
How great is the love
Of our Savior

The weight of the cross, the curse of our shame
You carried it all and rose from the grave
How great is the love, how great is the love
Of our Savior

Thank You for Your grace that has saved us
You forgave us
Thank You for the way You have freed us
We have been ransomed
We've been rescued, we've been purchased
With the price of Your own life

Thank You for the way that You love us
Thank You for the way that You love us
How You love us
-How Great is the Love of Our Savior.

In 31 years, I have seen the love and grace of Christ demonstrated over and over again, and my heart is truly thankful.