Grace isn’t a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It’s a way to live. ~Attributed to Jacqueline Winspear So thankful for… an extra hour of sleep. beautiful worship music sung in an atmosphere of joy and community. the passion and purpose I saw shining in the eyes of my young friend Alex today. vanilla chocolate chunk muffins. soft, thick sweatshirts. snacks and the Amazing Race. amazing Grace that saved a wretch like me.
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Today I’m grateful for… perfectly cooked eggs for breakfast. time to wander through rows of fabric & dream of endless projects. soft, furry gloves to keep my hands warm. my youngest daughter’s brave heart that led her to try something new. crunchy tortilla chips. Costco. my generous hubby making a delicious dinner! Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. ~William Arthur Ward
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~Thornton Wilder Today I’m grateful for these “treasures” in my life: – quiet mornings – large mugs of hot coffee – slippers with fur – successful shopping trips – text messages reporting safe arrivals of travelling family members – English village murder mysteries – quiet evenings
“The unthankful heart… discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!” ~Henry Ward Beecher Today I’m thankful for: the lovely women I get to hang out with during Moms Group Bible study every Thursday morning. I learn so much from them each week. They challenge and inspire me to live my life to the fullest. the opportunity I had to learn to read music when I was a child. It is a skill that has served me well. good conversation with my girls. encouraging
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Today I am thankful for: working ELECTRICITY! My sister-in-law in Massachusetts sent me a picture of their “new fridge.” It is a pile of coolers set up out on their deck. The snow storm last weekend knocked out their power, so they have had to be resourceful and patient as they wait for repairs to be done. clean laundry the setting sun lighting up all of the colorful trees in my neighborhood laughter a brand new toothbrush falling