The Beginning

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth..." -- Genesis 1:1

In no way do I intend to aim for such a lofty goal as I begin a discourse on life (in general and my own), but I do intend to create something. What I mean is that, as a creature, it will by no means come close to the workings of the Creator, but nonetheless, my thoughts reveal the nature of a being as created by God.

The title I have chosen, "Little Daily Graces" signifies many things. First, it represents those beautiful things in life which have been bestowed unto me, or my family, by God. By "God" I mean Jehovah, Elohim, Jesus Christ -- in short, the God of the Bible. These beautiful things may be things that are wonderful and celebrated, or simple and mundane, or hard and burdensome. Yes, I do intend to say that even the "bad" things that God sends into our lives are beautiful, and full of grace, even as much as the good things. Without the bad, we would not have an appreciation or understanding of what "good" really means. These sufferings and difficulties are often given to us to teach us, and if you believe in the sovereign love of God, they are for our good as well. I realize that this belief is not popular, even among evangelical Christians, but as I have read and studied and experienced God, I have found no other way to believe. After all, if God truly is God, then he is in complete control. I will have more to say about these things later.

Secondly, "Little Daily Graces" refers to any newsworthy happenings in the lives of the Littles, which right now, consists of me and my husband Justin. I have trouble eloquently describing just how much I love my husband. He is truly my "other half." Next to salvation, he is the greatest blessing that God has given me. We have been married a little over three years now, and it has been a joyful journey for both of us. Sure, we have our moments, but in light of our love for one another, they are insignificant.

Hopefully I have given you a small glimpse into the picture of my life. I welcome any friendly discussion or helpful comments on the subjects that I mention. I only ask that they be educated and constructive.

To all who read, may you be ever more aware of the little daily graces that God sends your way.

Sincerely,

Ashley Davis Little