Today is my youngest daughter’s birthday. She is our adopted one and the one God gave to Kathy and me very intentionally. She has broadened my perspective on living in ways I needed so I could see the world through lenses which only different genes would allow. I’ve thanked God for this many times! Four additional grandkids is also a huge part of this blessing!

Today I am continuing to focus on believing. There is something extra special about believing God’s Holy Spirit lives within me (you and me). Talking to the Holy Spirit has a big element of mystery in it for me. I know it is this strength for which we can do anything God asks of us. I also know from first hand experience how well one can screw things up when we think–“oh I can do this without any problem”. I feel compelled to stay focused on The Holy Spirit within me so I can better learn to lean on Him and find His Strength as I face any and all of life’s challenges and temptations as well as all of God’s nudges.

I told my sponsor last night that I’m working to believe all that I know is true so I put it into action each and every day. His response was that he is going to be doing the same. God is never done growing his children.