Ann talks about how Adam and Eve's inital sin in the garden was ingratitude. What God had given wasn't enough. When we spend our days wanting more, we will never be satisfied with what God has so graciously blessed us with. We miss the blessings.
It's all about our perspective. I am trying to see every moment as the gift that it is, even the hard ones. Romans 8: 28 '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.' Some days might be difficult, but God's hand is always there...somewhere. You just have to look for it. And it might be a long ways down the road of life before you see God purpose, but He is always there.
So here I am recording the gifts that God has given me in the last month. I feel such joy in my heart as I look for God in all situations. He is here and He is good!
Gifts 1 - 85
overflow worship
2 hour nap!
answered prayer for renewal of energy
being content at home
snow day!
Colossians in a year
warm soup and homemade bread on a blistery night
warmth
morning laughter
cancelled activities
a garage
brokenness
asking for prayer
a child's forgiving heart
sprouts!
laundry done
antibiotics
girl time
redbox for roadtrips
hot rolls
safe travel
my own bed
grocery shopping alone
homemade bread
big brother asking littlest sister to play
fever gone
level 3
trusting in God's purpose
the stillness of falling snow
intentionally stopping to pray
health insurance
medicine
clairity
lengthy discussions
snuggles with sick babies
basketball games
family games
drinking coffee while snow gently falls
wrestling in bed
Sunday afternoon quiet times for all
menu planned
groceries bought
grace
naps for all
Famous Kansans
special lunch
well behaved 2 year old
PDO
friendship
new life
snowballs
girls night
60 degrees!
dinner out
church
successful surgeries
memorizing His Word
healthy kids
more snow
snow days for ALL!
melted snowball delivered
a husband who does it all while I'm sick
ice cream when its 12 degrees
new washer and dryer...unexpected generosity
potty training...successes and failures
a big sister with a serving heart
a husband's commitment to provide
a husband who does the nightly duties...EVERY night
HE STOLE THE BALL!
Valentine's cookies
a child's creativity
still getting to cut up bites
managers specials
'Pee Pee Mama' and actually being close to a restroom
no TV all day
early naps for all and the grace to restart the day with re-focused eyes
washing away the grime
success for a surprise
fresh baked bread
no TV. day 2, and the mess of toys as a result
little hands setting the table
being able to help a friend
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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