Grace is enough!

This morning I awoke to feelings of dread and condemnation.  A new year is always difficult for me.  Instead of rejoicing in what is going to happen this year, I often feel like a failure because I haven't accomplished as much as I wanted to in 2012. 

I read Ann Voskamp's post today on A Holy Experience and realized that I need to do this instead! (Here is the link if you would like to read her post.)  A Holy Experience

“But one thing I do:
forgetting what lies behind
and straining forward to what lies ahead…
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
~Phil. 3:13-14

 That is the only way that I will do what I need to do.  It really isn't about me, but Jesus!  So pondering this thought and going through some personal repentance, I find myself singing.  "Your grace is enough!  Your grace is enough for me. "

Then I move into a really old song from my childhood. Leslie Phillips' Strength of my Life resonates with me.  I need Him daily!

Part of the reason for writing this blog is because I need to rejoice more in the Lord and model my thankfulness to my children.  Take the Joy Dare
My 1000 Gifts Challenge for Today-  3 Gifts Heard
1.  My mom told me that I was a good daughter.  She shared the meaning of my name with Olus, the Turkish exchange student with them.  She believes that it represents me.  Delia= shining bright.  I want to be an example of Christ shining more through me. 
2.  Miriam, my oldest, responded with a positive attitude and "yes mom" when I asked her to do something for me. 
3.  The sounds of delight coming from my 10 month old as she interacts with her dad.