TEN: 10 Things You Love About You

      

      Oh man, its been a long day. Really, this whole week has been a bit long and we are only half way through it. I am worn down and just want to go to sleep, but I am thankful for this space. It always feels good to write and so I write.

Today's prompt: List 10 things you love about yourself! Let's kick that negative self-talk outta here!

       This was a good one. I spend way too much time thinking about all my 

imperfections; they are always staring me in the face...... literally! God gave me so many uniquely wonderful qualities; let's focus on those for a minute.

1. my hair- It's red and I love it. It matches my feisty personality and sets me apart from the crowd. I've never disliked it, but I wasn't really all that crazy about it. I always felt like the boys didn't like me because my was red. My hair is also basically wire so any hair style I put into it will stay all. day. long. It's pretty awesome.... except when you really mess it up.
2. my creativity- I think this might be one of my most favorite things about myself. Creativity oozes out of me. I am always thinking of new projects I want to create or things I want to sew. I love that I can take decent pictures of my children; so thankful that they will be able to look back on pictures that really express who they are. God was good to me when he blessed me with the gift of creativity.
3. my eyes- I have these big blue round eyes and when I wear a blue shirt they POP. 
4. ability to bring people together- This is definitely a newer trait that I have developed. It all started after I returned from Kenya last year and became determined not to lose those new formed friendships. I am just thankful that all those wonderful new friends are willing to comply with the plans that I make. 
5. strength- I have been told that I am a very strong person. That can mean a couple different things and I probably fit into both categories. I am a very strong-willed person, no doubt, but I also have a lot of strength and courage. My strength has certainly been tested and I am sure there will be many more times where I will have to stand strong. My strength certainly comes from the Lord. Proverbs 18:10 says, "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into and is safe"
6. love for this world- I never thought this would be something that would even be apart of me. It's just a testament to how God works. I love this world and the people living in it. I wish I had the finances to go on every single mission trip that is offered at my church. It's so easy to be scared of things we don't understand. I want to understand and know people and cultures. Praying that will be apart of my future.
7. tenacity- when it's time to get something done, I am all over it. I have a drive inside of me and once I get focused on something, there is no turning back.
8. deep thinker- I've learned over the past couple years that I am a deep thinker and a processor. I need to work through thoughts, questions, and experiences. You want a really dumb answer from me? Ask me a deep question and expect an answer in seconds. I need to really dig through the good and the bad things in this life. I think it's a great quality. When you allow me the time to process through my thoughts, I can usually give you something worth while.
9. loyalty- You become my friend and I'll never leave your side. We might not see each other or talk very often, but I will always be there for you.
10. Who I am in Christ- Oh man.... he has done a work in me. He has changed me, grown me, and stretched me. I see myself becoming more Christ-like and I am so so thankful for that. I have so so far to go, but he is constantly pulling me in and teaching me his ways. I love him. I do. I love him so much and I love who I am in him. He allows me to stumble and fall, mess it all up; then pulls me and forgives me and shows me grace. It's a beautiful thing.