Counting My Blessings: 971 to 1000

Blessings

* I was on an unscheduled blogging break this week… But I had to post this today as I’ve officially counted 1000 blessings since I began this intentional journey 11 months back.

Every week, I share on the blog all the good things (and bad) I am grateful to God for. Join me on this journey of intentional thanksgiving?

3 Gifts that were Plan B’s

971. Re-planning the week after a city-wide strike was announced.
972. A blog post idea inspired by my morning Bible study.
973. Leaving my to-do list unfinished and not feeling bad about it.

A Gift at Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

974. A late breakfast with the boys.
975. Three boys focused on their plates.
976. Leftovers – something I’ll always be grateful for :).

3 Gifts White

977. This notepad where I’m typing out my 1000 gifts.
978. A card filled with names of loved ones I’m praying for.
979. This board hanging in my bedroom.

3 Gifts that Changed Today

980. The boys’ demeanor after a short nap.
981. The sun turning a bright red as it set.
982. The PowerPoint slides during worship in our prayer group.

A Gift of Tin, Glass, Wood

983. A container that holds our knick-knacks.
984. Two glasses that remain from a set of 6.
985. Our sturdy dining table.

3 Gifts before 11AM

986. Catching up on the dishes before church.
987. Preparing for an action-packed, Christ-centered Sunday.
988. Reaching church much earlier than expected.

A Gift Worn Out, New, Made-Do

989. Books the kids doodle in.
990. An iPad Mini – a gift from my husband.
991. Getting by on minimal sleep.

3 Gifts seen as Reflections

992. 3 almost-identical boys – replicas of their father.
993. My Father’s love, reflected throughout His Word.
994. Reflections of the boys climbing on the window bars.

3 Ugly-Beautiful Gifts

995. A child’s bruised knee.
996. Unscheduled power cuts.
997. A sick husband.

3 Gifts from the Past – that Help you Trust the Future

998. Hymns I learnt as a child.
999. Our wedding vows, made in the presence of God.
1000. God’s strength that has carried me this far.

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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