Gratitude - thankfulness - joy.
I have been challenged to pursue these characteristics by a book I am reading. Currently I am barely at chapter 4 but I am challenged to make a list. Not just any list but a list that will cultivate an attitude of gratitude and thankfulness. A list that contains those things that bring joy and wonder from day to day, that reflect God and His creative genius, that inspire awe.
The lofty goal? To list one thousand gifts, everyday things that are gifts from God no matter how small or great. Day by day, one at a time, writing in a journal those things no matter how long it takes. No pressure, no limits, just opening my eyes to see all those things that bring joy and acknowledging them by putting them to paper as they capture my attention.
Here are a couple of things that are on my "One Thousand Gifts List":
1. the beauty of snow capped mountains
7. the sound of falling rain
9. my husband's heartbeat as I rest my head on his chest
16. a sky full of fluffy clouds
Would you like to join me? I believe that we may end up surpassing a thousand but let's not worry about that. Let's put one foot in front of the other and see where this journey takes us.
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2 comments:
Are you referring to the book by Ann Voskamp? I think it's a wonderful challenge - it makes us open our eyes to everyday wonders we may sometimes take for granted.
Thank you for posting this. Great job with your blog. God Bless you in your ministry to others :)
Be blessed today,
Debbie
Thank you for the encouragement Debbie! I am blogging in fits and starts but I enjoy it when I get it done. And YES!!! I am referring to Ann Voskamp's book. What a gift she has shared with those who read her book. Yet another gift of God's grace for me to find this book at this point in my Christian journey.
In Christ's love,
Gi
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