507. Daisy, the golden retriever, sleeping (gasp!) peacefully (double gasp! gasp!) on the floor. What a picture of REST she is...resting from her typical frantic (and psycho) busy-ness.
508. A sweet word of encouragement God gave me through my sister who says she has experienced unconditional love from me. That has to be the Lord. I am so grateful that when I am a mess, He continues to move in and through me. Lord, I praise you!
509. Disneyland...always thankful for and in awe of all that is there. I think of the way God has created man in His image and Disneyland is evidence of the creativity and brilliance of God's creation! Man has done so many incredible things. From simulating flight (Soaring over California) to the giggles on Star Tours in the Naboo scenario...there is no end to the amazement I feel while there! And to think that God has created us! He is a bizillion times more creative, more fun, more brilliant! HA! (And a bizillion more times than that...and than that! And than that!)
510. Fuzzy horse necks, thick with winter coat and perfect for hugging.
511. Clobbering the bejeebers out of a tennis ball is a blast!
512. Nuzzles from our rescued pound dog, Jordan, who I think finally thinks he has come home.
513. Soft couch cushions.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
501. For a crystal clear sky...ever wonder why God made the sky BLUE? It is such a beautiful color...and so "fairy tale-ish!!!"
502. The contrast of the green of the trees against the blue of the sky. Thank you, Lord, for the LIFE that is present in the world around me. In You, everything lives and moves and has its being.
503. Birds flying...God gave them hollow bones to lighten their load. Birds don't get pregnant...they'd be too heavy to fly if He had done that! Even their GI tracts are specially suited to enable them to drop waste easily, without storage, so they continue to be light enough to fly. I love the way the flight of the birds speaks of God's creativity, genius, and attention to detail!
504. For friendships on the tennis court with ladies I would never have had the joy of meeting had I not picked up a racquet again after a 15-year lay-off. I am so thankful for the broad spectrum of personalities that I have had the privilege of getting to know over the last year.
505. For technology that lets me share with friends across the world on the internet! Leading a live (in real-time) online chat with 15 women all over the globe or for the friends and visitors to the various blog sites. :)
506. That You speak even from the mouth of a donkey. You use jack-asses :-) and people who are so very different from me to speak truth into my life. I am so thankful that I don't have to agree with everything someone believes or says or thinks in order to receive a touch of truth through their voice. Thank you, Spirit, for being present ALL the time...not just when everything fits according to my perfect little plan.
502. The contrast of the green of the trees against the blue of the sky. Thank you, Lord, for the LIFE that is present in the world around me. In You, everything lives and moves and has its being.
503. Birds flying...God gave them hollow bones to lighten their load. Birds don't get pregnant...they'd be too heavy to fly if He had done that! Even their GI tracts are specially suited to enable them to drop waste easily, without storage, so they continue to be light enough to fly. I love the way the flight of the birds speaks of God's creativity, genius, and attention to detail!
504. For friendships on the tennis court with ladies I would never have had the joy of meeting had I not picked up a racquet again after a 15-year lay-off. I am so thankful for the broad spectrum of personalities that I have had the privilege of getting to know over the last year.
505. For technology that lets me share with friends across the world on the internet! Leading a live (in real-time) online chat with 15 women all over the globe or for the friends and visitors to the various blog sites. :)
506. That You speak even from the mouth of a donkey. You use jack-asses :-) and people who are so very different from me to speak truth into my life. I am so thankful that I don't have to agree with everything someone believes or says or thinks in order to receive a touch of truth through their voice. Thank you, Spirit, for being present ALL the time...not just when everything fits according to my perfect little plan.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
#492 - That even though it has been a year since I have posted anything here that I am grateful for, my life has been flooded with blessings!
#493 - For the sweetness of a quiet hour, spent in the presence of the God of the Universe! That He joins me here.
#494 - That choosing to see life, situations, and people with an eternal perspective transforms life into a rich adventure where I see that God is, indeed, doing a new thing (constantly) and He is at work!
#495 - That these light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all!
#496 - That God is taking family trials and using them to connect my sister and me at a deeper level. I sense He is wooing her and I am so eager to see what the future holds, even as my mother nears the end of her life.
#497 - Technology is amazing! It allows me to come together with 15 other women (or more) every Wednesday in a real-time chat, to encourage and to support one another. I am so thankful for this blessing!
#498 - For the joy that comes in various pleasures that God has provided--and that this pleasure, no matter how intense or wonderful--serves only as a taste--a shadow--of the pleasure that is to come in Heaven. Psalm 16:11 says: You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
#499 - For beautiful places such as Dana Point that remind me of the promise of Heaven.
#500 - For my husband...again...afresh...
#493 - For the sweetness of a quiet hour, spent in the presence of the God of the Universe! That He joins me here.
#494 - That choosing to see life, situations, and people with an eternal perspective transforms life into a rich adventure where I see that God is, indeed, doing a new thing (constantly) and He is at work!
#495 - That these light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all!
#496 - That God is taking family trials and using them to connect my sister and me at a deeper level. I sense He is wooing her and I am so eager to see what the future holds, even as my mother nears the end of her life.
#497 - Technology is amazing! It allows me to come together with 15 other women (or more) every Wednesday in a real-time chat, to encourage and to support one another. I am so thankful for this blessing!
#498 - For the joy that comes in various pleasures that God has provided--and that this pleasure, no matter how intense or wonderful--serves only as a taste--a shadow--of the pleasure that is to come in Heaven. Psalm 16:11 says: You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
#499 - For beautiful places such as Dana Point that remind me of the promise of Heaven.
#500 - For my husband...again...afresh...
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