I just finished reading the book 1000 Gifts. While wading through the author’s stream of conscious thought, I could only digest a few pages at a time. I would crave waking up early just to get a few pages in. Thanks God for waking me up well before the kids these last few weeks. That book combined with an incredible sermon on prayer today at our church has refreshed my perspective on so many things. How often do I pray for what I need or want without fully thanking God for where he has me, thanking him for my daily bread (provision), and thanking him for delivering me from my sin. I am not always eager to celebrate His gifts WHEREVER I find them. And so often I am in such a hurry that I miss the sweet moments he has placed for me to enjoy. I have the word JOY on my mantle to remind me to relish in that enjoyment. In reading 1000 Gifts, I was reminded that “God extravagantly pays back everything we give away and exactly in the currency that is not of this world but the one we yearn for….Joy in HIM!” So today God, I fully relished in your gifts you placed in front of me…THANK YOU!
Today I am thankful for:
Celebrating my Dad turning 70! (I can remember years ago he never thought he would make it to this age!)
The chance to attend a church who believes in creating passionate followers of Christ.
Fresh farm multi-colored eggs with a feather still on one.
Hand picked flowers from the “farmer’s wife,” and sharing brunch with the farmers.
Our new family bookshelf that has all the kids books at kid level.
Gress’ love for sea shells, and realizing the “for eyes only jar” has reinvented itself as the “touch all you want” bowl.
Engaging friends in a conversation about their marriage, and realizing they are learning more about each other in the process.
A 4 year old who loves hearing the stories in the Bible (and even pretends to read his own).
A husband that pours out on everyone around him to make them better!
Boys that climb, explore, run, use their outside voices inside and splash in the tub.
Getting to love on baby Elijah and having the best 4 year old helper ever.
Clean babies with fuzzy funny pjs, and listening to Mcree giggle when he sees his “monster feet” on his pjs.
Following behind the farmer in line at the frozen yogurt store and giggling at this combination of flavors.
Rad’s drive and passion in his work, so that I can stay at home more with the kids.
A new memory jar that we fill with memorable moments.
Watching my plants grow and being reminded that we are all growing in so many awesome ways!
