I was in a good mood this morning – a REALLY good mood, for a change. Everything seemed right with the world. Because of my good mood, I was smiling & cheerful at church. I gave out hugs to my friends. At one point one of my friends said “You’re in a really good mood!” to which I replied,  “I’m in a happy, huggy mood – enjoy it while it lasts.” Or something like that. But it made me realize that THAT is how I used to be all the time. Before the affair was found out – heck even before the affair started. I finally felt like I was ME again. Now I know that my past will always be a part of who I am today, and I still struggle with my sinful nature, but I felt like I was coming out of the fog today. I feel like I’ve been in the “downy-dumps” for too long. Today felt really good…..and next week I’m going to be singing on the Praise Team again for the first time in almost a year-and-a-half! I just want to praise God for bringing me to where I am right now.

Psalm 51:12-15

12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation
       and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

 13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
       and sinners will turn back to you.

 14 Save me from bloodguilt, O God,
       the God who saves me,
       and my tongue will sing of your righteousness.

 15 O Lord, open my lips,
       and my mouth will declare your praise.