Psalm 147 (and responses of gratitude) continued…. 6 The LORD sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground. (31. Thank you, Lord, for reminding me to be humble!) 7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp. (32. Thank you, Lord, for the worship music we are … [Read more…]
It’s easy to see God’s grace when everything is beautiful, when the sky is vast and blue and deep like the ocean, when the cool breeze lifts and breaths over you, when every blessing seems to illuminate God’s presence and blooms in your heart, wildflowers of brilliant color bursting within. It’s easy to praise Him, … [Read more…]
Psalm 147 (and responses of gratitude) 1 Praise the LORD. [a] How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! 26. Thank you, God, for how my heart is changing as I learn to seek daily the blessings in my life! 2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem; … [Read more…]
Psalm 147:1 Praise the LORD!For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting. (ESV) I am thankful, God, for…. 21. The vast variety of living things in creation. 22. The way a mourning dove sounds, first thing in the morning. 23. The changing … [Read more…]
I am thankful for God’s blessings…. 14. For our dog, who found one of the kids’ stuffed animals in the yard this morning and brought it to the front door…she refused to stop barking or go away until she’d delivered the animal safe and sound to my hands!15. For Dawn, who is (patiently) teaching me … [Read more…]
How do you see your world? How do you see mine? These past few days, I have been thinking about how we view our lives…through the lens. The words and pictures you see here are focused through a lens. The photos are literally taken through a lens, carefully framed and arranged and sometimes even edited … [Read more…]
I am thankful…. 8. For friends who love me even when I am too busy or too cantankerous.9. For the food allergies and intolerances that have made me evaluate every bite that my family eats, and forced me to learn how to feed my family better. 10. For the fact that my kids are learning … [Read more…]
Gratitude: Grat*i*tude, n. The state of being grateful; thankfulness. I am starting a gratitude journal! I found this idea at a wonderful blog, Holy Experience.Find the Gratitude Community here, and more info about keeping a gratitude journal here. Ann Voskamp is a published writer, homeschool mother of six, farmer’s wife, and an amazing photographer. I … [Read more…]
It’s amazing how quickly things can get bent out of shape. We start out with things in order, but if we don’t constantly keep checking in with our hearts it’s amazing how fast they fall apart. I’m thinking today about serving…and how the things that are meant to serve us can easily become the things … [Read more…]
The cat grooming the dog…which is terrific, but a possible hairball hazard! Morning quiet time I am feeling so blessed lately! Although there has been some friction among siblings (I think they are finally feeling *bored* with all the summer free time…which I’m taking as a good sign!) things are feeling very cozy and settled … [Read more…]
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