This is a great reminder…

Let us pause today and pray for all the children of the world… Heavenly Father, Today we lift up every child across this world. The ones laughing… the ones learning… And the ones hurting where no one sees. Cover them with Your protection. Guard their hearts, their bodies, and their futures. Surround them with safe adults who speak life, And shield them from anyone who would harm them. Where there is fear, bring peace. Where there is hunger, bring provision. Where there is loneliness, bring comfort. Where there is danger, bring Your mighty hand. Raise up leaders, caregivers, and communities who fight for every child to be seen, valued, and loved. Let Your angels stand at every doorway, and Your love fill every place their feet will go. Let these little ones grow up knowing they were created on purpose, for purpose, and deeply loved by You. We entrust the children of the world into Your hands, the safest place they could ever be. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Tonight’s sunset was stunning!!! Frazee, Minnesota!! Show me your sunset or sunrise! 🌅

Have you heard this old story about a water bearer who carried two pots across his shoulders each day? One pot was perfect, it delivered every drop of water to the master’s house. The other pot was cracked. By the time the water bearer reached home, that pot had leaked half its water along the path. For years, the cracked pot felt ashamed. It apologized daily for its flaw... for not being as strong... as useful... or as worthy as the other pot. One morning, the water bearer smiled and said, “Have you noticed the beautiful flowers growing along your side of the path? I planted seeds there, knowing your crack would water them every day. Without you, this beauty wouldn’t exist.” That’s how God works with us too. We look at our cracks ... ... our failures, weaknesses, or wounds... and call them disqualifications. But God looks at them and sees purpose. He sees where His living water can flow through us to nourish others. The truth is... your imperfections are intentional instruments of grace. They make space for His light, His love, and His strength to shine through. You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful in God’s hands. He uses the broken to bring beauty. He uses the weak to show His strength. He uses the ones who’ve been cracked open to pour His love into the world. “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” — 2 Corinthians 4:7 Drop an "AMEN" if you are broken... because we all are... and I hope you see your broken-ness is beautiful!

Some days we need to be like this little piggy... filled with JOY and reminding ourselves to enjoy the wind in our face!!! God is so good and His goodness and beauty are all around. SHOW me your favorite "GIF" to express your joy, love, happiness, or anything that makes you SMILE!! Hugs, Laura