unfailing love

"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10

reflecting on this verse from morning study, i breathe deeply of crazy love. how can i refrain from gratitude, knowing such a thing as this? counting 1000 Gifts...

138. truth that ushers in freedom

139. clever storybooks at bedtime ("er...umm...ahh..." said arthur decisively.)
140. weekends together

141. discovering a new park

142. tire swinging

143. homemade play-dough

144. experimenting (tie-dye cookie dough, cats)

145. creativity and the discipline it requires

146. reading and discussing with kindergirl
147. rediscovering great music
148. thrifting

149. open houses

150. celebrating potty achievements

151. celebrating good character and fruit of the spirit

152. keeping an open house (oh yes! a favorite verse resonating with me daily, for years now)

153. routines that work

154. developing consistency (building character!)

155. talking about future plans and priorities with gentle thinker (and agreeing, with laughter and smiling eyes thinking of more years like these)

156. knock-knock...neighbors, friends at the double doors

157. anticipating big changes while contentedly being okay with right here, right now

Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, Your unfailing love for me will not be shaken nor Your covenant of peace be removed. You have compassion on me . Thank You, thank You, thank You.