Counting My Blessings: 803 to 835

Blessings

“… give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

More of the little things I am grateful for… Join me this year in a journey of intentional thanksgiving?

3 Gifts in Luke 2

803. Jesus sought knowledge (Luke 2:46).
804. He knew His place & His ministry (Luke 2:49).
805. Jesus obeyed His parents (Luke 2:51).

3 Gifts in Christ

806. Healing for the sick.
807. Light for the blind.
808. Strength for the weary.

A Gift Found, Shared, Saved

809. Fire trucks for the boys.
810. A 5D movie experience with my husband, thanks to a precious family that babysat our kids.
811. My sanity! {Thanks to an understanding husband}

3 Gifts Lingering

812. In the lobby of our hotel with family.
813. Memories of the past year – good and bad.
814. Tough, faith-building lessons.

3 Gifts of Hope

815. Hope that sickness will end sometime soon.
816. Eternal life, a mansion and forever worship.
817. Prayers for loved ones that will be answered.

3 Gifts Remembered

818. God’s healing power.
819. His provision.
820. His protection.

3 Gifts Anticipated

821. Returning back home after a vacation.
822. New Year’s eve late night service in church.
823. A fruitful 2013.

3 Gifts Heard

824. Worship in church, heralding the new year.
825. Jon & Judah making music with a toy guitar, an empty box and a stick.
826. Jason & Judah giggling at bedtime.

A Gift Outside, Inside, On a Plate

827. Clear skies.
828. Belts & crowns discarded from this photo shoot.
829. A healthy breakfast.

3 Graces you Overheard

830. The boys wondering when Jesus was going to come back to the earth.
831. A discussion about God, good people and death.
832. A mother soothing her daughter.

A Gift Old, New, Blue

833. A comfortable salwar.
834. My husband’s new T-shirt.
835. The door leading to our prayer group.

Are you in the habit of counting your blessings? I mean, literally counting them 1, 2, 3… Would you consider joining me on this journey? Would you dare to live fully, right where you are?

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