A Layne Post
There is something about having a place to call home, and not only that, but a place that feels like home. My mom taught me well, as she was always so good at decorating and creating a warm environment to live in. Jon and I have been working steadily to get our new place feeling like home, and I do believe we have succeeded. I love walking in the door after a short trip or a long day out. Without thinking, a sigh escapes my lips, “Ahhh. Home.” I can almost feel in a Anaya’s little body, as she relaxes into everything familiar.
The Lord recently blessed us with the ability to purchase some new second hand couches. Yesterday, a cloudy Sunday, I smiled to myself as my hubby took a nap on the couch snuggled under a blanket. Since living here, our furniture has never been comfy enough to sleep on. Even now I am curled up in a chair all cozy. Unfortunately, I am sure as we have the furniture longer we will begin to forget what uncomfortable felt like, but for now, every time I sit I whisper, “Thank you Lord!”
In the evenings I’ve started a routine with Anaya of reading a Bible story and praying before she goes to bed. We always start by thanking the Lord for various things; the list usually includes, the toys and clothes people have graciously given us, the yummy food we are able to eat, and the roof over our heads. I think this routine has been more beneficial for me than Anaya. I am consistently reminded of the blessings of the Lord in the norm.
When is the last time you thanked the Lord for your home? For your clothes? For your couches? Let’s not forget His overwhelming generosity in our lives!
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To continue that thought of ‘home’, Jon and I desperately hope to pour out from His generosity to us and create some sort feeling of home in our flats out back. A place of comfort for those that are sick and far from the home they know and miss. We pray for the favor of the Lord as we approach re-submitting our project before the chief at the hospital (end of September or October). Pray with us? Things can be such a process here and it is not unheard of for things to take months, even years. We desire the Lord’s timing, and in our hearts yearn for sooner than later.
Your new home truly does look like a lovely place for resting and renewal!! It’s funny how as we get older, and especially once you add babies to the mix, a home becomes so very important. I thank God for my home daily–it has been such a wonderful place to raise my family. Our couch was the precious result of saving pennies and dollars for several years so we have great affection for it too. God is so good to his people, in the little things and the big.
Love the couches! They look so new… and so inviting. It really is important to thank the Lord for the little (and big) things each day. We will be praying with you about your vision.
Oh, Layne & Jon & Anaya :-)) your home looks so comfty and homie.. Guess your right your Mom taught you right in the decor 8+D it is just super, pretty and just perfect, beautiful..Praise the Lord Jesus Christ–give me an Amen:-)).. God Blesses ya’ll in every which way… Thank you for reminding us to give thanks for everything that the Good Lord has bless us with. Thank you and God Bless ya’ll–Love and Miss ya’ll 8+D..
What a lovely and inviting room! Be careful — when you post pics like that, we might just all come for a comfy little visit and nap-on-the-couch :-)
I am so glad that the Lord has blessed you with tools for refreshing and renewal. I pray that He will renew your souls and spirits every time you enjoy those couches, and that this Spirit of Refreshing will fill those flats behind your house, so that those who stay there will find themselves filled with, and surrounded by, the Holy Spirit.
By the way, Layne, your curtains are absolutely stunning! They tie the couches into the room just perfectly :-)
Fabulous! Yes I do believe we do what we can to make our loved ones happy to be home;) You have surpassed your teacher;) love it and you my sweet girl.
We are so thrilled for you!! Your home looks so warm and comfy. We are thanking God with you for His wonderful provision and presence in your home. We will be praying for the vision that God has put in your hearts for that same provision and presence to be provided for in the flats out back – and hopefully, sooner than later. :-) Blessings and much care –
I too am thankful..Thank you Lord..
I will pray!!! I will join you in praying for the vision.
Love you