10 things that He likes about me...

Tonight, as I was saying good night to my kids, I did something new. I started out by telling them that they make me happy and that they make Daddy happy. I also told them that they make Jesus happy! I then proceeded to tell them some of the things about them that make Jesus happy. For example, their smiles, their laughs, when they speak Spanish, etc. I did it with the kids individually and so I made most of it specific to each kid. I then decided to do it for myself. I know that I am REALLY limiting God by only naming 10 things (because He loves me infinitely), but for the sake of a readable blog, I'm giving 10.

Jesus loves:

1) My laugh
2) That I desire to do His will more than anything. Even though I fail many times, my desire is strong.
3) That I work hard to take care of my family.
4) That since I know that I can’t hide anything from Him anyway, I spill all of my ugly guts to Him in prayer, knowing that He loves me anyway.
5) When I dance…whether in worship or to make my kids laugh.
6) That I desire a clean house, but often don’t get it done because spending time with my kids is more of a priority (Maybe that’s why He gave us Erika).
7) That I’ve sacrificed all that was comfortable to me to move here to serve Him & be closer to Him.
8) That I desire to eat better…desire being the key word there.
9) That I love the rain.
10) That I love the beach.

As simple as the list seems, it was really hard for me to think of those things. I suggest that you try it. Whether it's in your personal time with God or on a blog, try to think of 10 things about you that make Jesus happy. As much as I know that I make Jesus happy with all that I am and all that He created me to be, it was hard for me to find those things and to admit them.

Enough of being transparent. I'm going to feed Israel and go to bed.