Grateful In Every Season

As we mentioned last week, it sure does feel like summer is wrapping up, and we are transitioning to a new season. Schools are getting back in session, fall sports are starting, and families are getting back into routines after a busy summer.

There is something about changing seasons of life that often causes us to pause and reflect. As we look back on this summer, one word keeps coming to mind: GRATEFULNESS.

🙏 We are grateful for our wives and families.

🙏 Grateful for our partnership and friendship.

🙏 Grateful for the people we work alongside every day

🙏 Grateful to all of you guys out there reading this Fist Bump 👊 this morning.

🙏 We are grateful for our health and are reminded not to take it for granted. Each day is a gift from God.

🙏 And most importantly, we are grateful that God loves us enough to send His Son Jesus to die on the cross for us so that we can live with him in heaven, FOREVER!

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalms 107:1

It’s easy to be grateful for all the good things, right? But what about the tough stuff?

🙏 We are grateful for the challenges as well, including our transition from Lown Homes to Axial Builders, which has consumed a lot of our time and energy. We are grateful for the team leaning in and driving forward.  

🙏 We are grateful to know that Bud Frost is up in heaven, and to other friends and loved ones who have passed this past year.

🙏 We are grateful for the difficult situations, conversations, and challenges that have been put in front of us, giving us opportunities to build perseverance.

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.  Romans 5:3-4.

Over the last few weeks, we have talked about staying on the field and battling when life gets difficult. It’s easy to be thankful when we are winning, but harder when we are down in the fourth quarter. Despite setbacks, we are confident that God has our back.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”  Romans 8:28

This morning, we want to challenge you guys to reflect on your summer and remember what YOU are grateful for. Write them down, share with a loved one, or send a text to encourage someone. Praying in gratefulness for our God, who has a plan for each one of us. That he will show up where we need him, encourage us, and give us strength to tackle this week head-on!