A Thankful Heart
You may have heard of One Thousand Gifts: A Dare To Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp. I’m in the process of reading it…it takes time to think 0n and digest the words and concepts. I’ve really loved watching the Bloom book club videos. Ann is a beautiful soul who I feel like I have so much in common with.
My heart is changing. I want to be more thankful for everything around me.
Thankfulness brings JOY!
I’ll be sharing the gifts that I see in every day life over on my Facebook page. Join me over there!!
Yesterday, I woke up to glorious sunshine after a few dreary days. These lemons that my mom bought for me were just begging to be photographed with the sunlight bouncing off of them. I’m thankful for the sun and for lemons for my daily dose of lemon water. Ha!
Wash me, O Lamb of God, Wash me from sin!
Thou, while I trust in Thee, Wilt keep me clean.
Each day to Thee I bring Heart, life— yea, ev’rything;
Saved, while to Thee I cling, Saved from all sin!
-h.b. beegle
What are you thankful for today?
I am thankful for God, my husband and my children. After reading about the tsunami and earthquake damage in so many places, I am thankful for the little things that I have. I am always sad that we don’t have enough money to have this or that or do this or that, but today I am thankful to God for what he has given us. We may not have the newest, fastest, better things and most of the things we do have are second hand, given to us from family, friends or strangers, but we have each other and most importantly we have God. He will provide all our needs.
I would love to be able to follow you on Facebook, but for Lent my husband and I have given up Facebook and honestly my never go back. I do enjoy reading your blog though and want to check out the book that you mentioned.
Have a glorious, blessed day. God be with you always!!!
Love from Your Sister in Christ 😀
Thank you Tammie for your sweet comment! Blessings to you and your family!
A few years back, when I lived in PA, I used to wake in the morning and the first thoughts that used to go through my head, while brushing my teeth and making my morning coffee were, … what can I be thankful for today. Already by thinking those thoughts first thing in the morning I knew my day would be a good one, because I was only focusing on the good. However, I will admit that there were some days that it was VERY difficult to find those good things, but they were always there. There were days where I was even thankful for the dust bunnies under my bed! Why? because there are lots of people who don’t have the opportunity to experience those pesky dust bunnies because they don’t have a roof over their head. While doing this every morning I learned that in ALL things, even the very worst of life, there is ALWAYS good to be found. Sometimes it is hard to want to see those things because we just want to wallow a bit, and that is ok too, but ALWAYS remember that that no matter how bad of a day you might be having, there is something good in it too. And if you focus more on the good than the bad day will turn itself around and the bad won’t seem so bad.
You also have to allow yourself those moments of low because without those low moments how will you know of the high? Just don’t sit in the lowness too often or too much 🙂
Since moving to NC, almost 4 yrs ago, I found that I don’t sit and say thanks as much. I find that the only times that I really will think of the greatness in life is when life is throwing me a curve ball. I suppose that is how I get through those rough patches.
So, today I am grateful that I was able to learn some, odd years ago, how to stop and find the goodness in life, especially when it’s the most difficult. Without learning to do this I might very well be still stuck in the ugliness.
Thank you Frances for telling a part of your story. You are very wise. Blessings to you! 🙂
I finished the book and you are so right in saying that you need to digest it in pieces. It is a powerfully uplifting book that can so help in keeping us intentionally focused on God by being thankful for all of our everyday blessings. And today I am thankful for my sweet husband and daughter who are helping this independent person here get around on crutches (toe surgery). I am such a klutz!
I am reading this, too. I am normally a fast reader but have had to make myself slow down and digest a little at a time. I have been reading a chapter and then watching the video and then taking a few day to digest befor moving on to the next chapter.
It is so beautifully written.
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Actually, you wouldn’t believe what a blessing (and how thankful I am) for my church family ;-). Seriously, our church is a God sent blessing to my life, in so many ways. I am also very thankful for my little (and not so little anymore) siblings. And my wonderful parents!
~Hannah
You are a blessing to us in so many ways, my sweet friend. 🙂 xoxo
I am thankful for your post! …and family…this past weekend was a good family weekend! I may get that book too.
Aww Kerry! I’m so glad you had a good weekend! 🙂
I just got One Thousand Gifts last week and am looking forward to reading it, gleaning from it, and coming away with a more thankful heart! Your lemons are lovely! They do make water so much more refreshing and make great centerpieces!
Hi Myra,
I have gone through so much suffering in my life that it has made me appreciate and love God more and more. I am thankful for God .. for Jesus Christ and for Him opening His arms for us to have a deep relationships with Him. If it weren`t for Him I would be lost, destroyed and I know this for a fact. I`m thankful that He has given me the best parents anyone in the world could ask for. And now that my father`s Parkinsons disease has gotten worse.. I`m thankful for being able to help my dad. And each day I ask God`s mercy and grace to continue helping him in through this difficult time. I love him so much it hurts.
I`m thankful for my parents teaching me what love is… Because of this I`ve been able to give unconditional love to my 3 sons and husband and also to my friends.
Blessings always,
Eren
P.S. I love your blog …design is inspiring.
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