Nothing Ordinary

‎"Your work matters a great deal to God, to others and to our world. There is no ordinary work. The work God has called you to do is extraordinary. Don't miss out on God's best by taking an ordinary approach to it." (Tom Nelson) Dear God~Thank You for the opportunity You have given me to live this life, at this time, in this way with these precious people. So often I feel so....well....ordinary. I am not the most intelligent, nor the most attractive, nor the most popular, nor the most talented...nor the most well-known person in this world. I have never worn a crown or carried a trophy...or held a prestigious title. I am so.....ordinary...according to worldly standards. However, I have an amazing husband, wonderful children, precious family and friends...and You, the God Who loves me...and that is extraordinary! When I think about the difference love has made in my life...by You, my God and by those who genuinely love me...I realize that love makes all the difference! So I choose to love....love passionately, love genuinely, love unconditionally and love through my last breath. If I live this life without truly loving, I have missed an extraordinary purpose and opportunity. If I live this life only seeing my ordinariness...without Your extraordinary love and plan, I have missed the meaning of my life. For in You, I will find hope, peace, joy, healing, love and an extraordinary purpose. In You, my life is more than daily chores and errands. In You, I realize You know the future plans, the present journey and the past lessons. In You, my ordinary life is transformed into something far more than my own perspective. All I do is for You. All I say is because of You. All I am is because of Your extraordinary love, grace and mercy. So I place my ordinary hopes, dreams, plans and life in the hands of You, an extraordinary God. May I trust You on this extraordinary journey knowing I am never alone and always loved. And that makes this life anything but ordinary! ♥~thl