1000 Gifts--a Gratitude List

I have been thanking and not keeping count. This is purposeful, as this is not a race or challenge for me, rather a habit I am working to develop. But I like that we can start each week with this lits, these words from a thankful heart. You can follow this link to another list, where this idea was conceived.
www.aholyexperience.com
On this white and bright morning, I am thankful.
~happy chatter, a two year old's praise bubbling from perfect lips
~his paintings hanging on kitchen cabinet doors
~music providing a backdrop to our talk
~good coffee, sincere words
~teasing and laughter
~cherry red sweaters
~knowing- KNOWING- I am loved and unique and special
~passing it on
~white fluttering flakes, a light quilt of clean covering the ground
~trees outlined with white, providing fodder for poetry
~the amazing design of the body where a baby grows in mystery and purpose
~wisdom that grows from experience, the Word of God
~a patient God, Who loves me despite myself--and because of myself!
~relationship!!
Have you joined this community, counting your blessings? Is it something you would choose to do? Has it changed your life, your heart, your outlook?

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  1. CamilleFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Numbering the daily gifts has been a wonderful exercise...what a blessing it has been to me. I'm sure you will be blessed too Judi. Your list is beautiful. There is something lovely about looking at life with *thankful eyes and heart*. May we all remember from Whom all these blessings flow and give HIM all the glory! :)

    In Him,
    Camille

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