One of the best parts of our family reunion was getting to spend time with one of the most precious ladies walking on this planet right now, my Granny. On the last evening that we were there she shared with us that the Lord had been teaching her about humility. She told us that she didn't have it but that she wanted it, and that she prayed earnestly for it to be developed in her. My first thought was that if Granny didn't have humility then I was hopeless, but then I realized that of course Granny is humble. That's exactly why she thinks she isn't. She knows exactly who she is without the work of Christ in her and she knows how utterly dependent upon him she is.

My Granny is full of wisdom, yet she doesn't have the need to be heard. She prays earnestly for us, yet is slow to offer advice. When she does it comes in the form of encouragement and is overflowing with grace. She seeks the Lord in every decision that she makes; he is a true friend to her. She has been through very good times and very bad times during her almost 90 years, and she tells of the great mercies of her God. I am so very thankful to have the example of my Granny in my life.

My Granny joy...