1000 Graces

A dear cyber friend of mine, Ann Voskamp, has introduced me to the Gratitude Community, where I am encouraged to journal all the wonderful gifts from God that I am thankful for. The goal is to reach 1000 graces you have thanked God for, but now, each Monday, she adds to her list and encourages others to do the same. I am beginning my gratitude journal now, and I commit to adding to it at least every Monday. I know that giving praise to God is what I was created for. I know that God asks me to have a humble heart full of thankfulness to Him, my Creator and Father. So, here I begin my journey. I am ready to transform my weeks, days, hours and minutes. I am ready to meditate on God's word and always be looking for His grace in my life, creating a life of worship as my sacrifice to Him. I am excited to see my joy and peace increase because I am fixed on the Giver and His innumerable gifts. Please join me!

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

I Thessalonians 5:18

#1 A best friend and confidant in my firefighter husband of 5 years.
#2 Those precious moments with Ava in the morning before anyone else is awake.
#3 The ability to stay home with my children and be a homemaker
#4 The Bible in my own language...a Bible of my own that I can read whenever I want.
#5 A stocked fridge.
#6 Last weekend's trip to Big Bear with family.
#7 My sweet Annabelle and her big heart.
#8 The snow
#9 God's beautiful creation
#10 I am a child of God
#11 Having a sister....what a privilege! Growing up with such a dear friend in Robyn.
#12 9 months to carry my baby Paul before he went to be with Jesus.
#13 A cozy bed with 2 pillows just for me!!!
#14 Heat.
#15 God's unfailing love.
#16 God is near.
#17 God withholds no good thing from those who walk uprightly.
#18 I am forgiven
#19 A toothbrush
#20 Playing tea party with my girls.
#21 Long talks with Nate
#22 Legs to take walks in the mornings with my girls
#23 Sweet uninhibited hugs from the girls
#24 The unity and joy in worship and Bible time with the family
#25 The joy in helping Annabelle hide God's word in her heart.
#26 Making a snowman for the first time with my girls.
#27 Playing Candyland with Grammy on Christmas day
#28 The sweet friendship found in neighbors
#29 I am no longer slave to sin...I can hope in Jesus Christ who has paid the price.
....and the list will continue