When I think of God’s love being showered over me I think of His grace and How He died so that I could have relationship with Him. I think of His gift of forgiveness. But what came first…forgiveness or repentance?

There is a secret garden in my life.

This garden is different than the garden I share with family and friends, this garden is one only I can visit.

First there was calm, a few waves maybe but nothing that told me life was about to change. Suddenly, I am in the middle of a storm. In life, storms can be many things, loss of a loved one, health concerns, financial problems or a break in a relationship. This storm leaves me feeling uncertain…as though the ground beneath my feet has turned to sand that is shifting with every step I take.

My daughter Sarah did a wonderful presentation in her nursing class that showed 5 ways you can find greater joy in your life. And they only take 8 minutes a day. The amazing thing is her report focused on proven studies but the Bible says the exact same thing. We can make changes every day that will make us more grateful in our lives.