Gratitude List (inspired by Monica):

-the smell of vanilla candles

-my dear friend Alex who understands me like no one else seems to

-my mom

-my dad

-Aaron

-memories <3 -food to eat -redemption -pain medication -technology -books to read -sermons online -The Big Bang Theory episodes -the sweet, sweet encouraging message from La'Tees and our bond transcending the miles -marinating in the fragrance of Jesus newly every day -scripture that is bold and sustaining no matter what -rain and the delicious way it smells -my Snuggie -love in all forms Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Romans 8:1-4

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.