Thursday, May 16, 2013

Friday's Favs....Home Sweet Home


There's always something needing repaired or updated.


There's always something I'd like to change,
a project I'd like to do,
something new I'd like to buy.


But, sometimes, what I really need is just new eyes to see what I already have.


A simple heart of gratitude...


a spirit of contentment...


that's what really satisfies.


Godliness with contentment is great gain, the Bible says.


Discontent robs me of the beauty of now.


Contentment helps me to see the beauty of what I already have.


Contentment turns a house into a home.


I'm thankful for my home sweet home.



It's almost Friday, friends!
Have a HAPPY, HAPPY Friday
and
a BLESSED weekend!


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17 comments:

  1. Thoughts for the dayMay 16, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Very nice, love your style of decorating.

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  2. StaceyMay 16, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    So true! I too am thankful each and every day.

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    1. elizabethMay 16, 2013 at 2:44 PM

      Gratitude and thankfulness are choices of the will, aren't they?

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  3. GinaMay 16, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Beautiful post!! Especially after yesterdays. ;) I love the colorful flowers and coffee cups!! I love my home too and love to surround myself by things I love. :)

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    1. elizabethMay 16, 2013 at 2:43 PM

      Yep, we must choose contentment in the tough times, too!

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  4. OliveMay 16, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    You are wise:}

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    1. elizabethMay 16, 2013 at 2:42 PM

      You are sweet! If I'm wise, it's only God, not me!

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  5. chateau chicMay 16, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    So true!!!
    Mary Alice

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  6. BARBIEMay 16, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Yes and AMEN my friend!

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  7. WhiteWhispers2uMay 16, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Very nice! Thanks for sharing your wise words with us all.I love all your owls and you have great style.

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  8. AdrienneMay 16, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Your home is such a peaceful place of blessing - and beauty! I love your flowers!
    ~Adrienne~

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  9. gracielynn'sMay 17, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Thanks for pointing this out beautifully written :-)

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  10. Julie GarmonMay 17, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Soooooooooooo powerful, Elizabeth! God's been whispering the same lesson to me.

    I adore your house--It's so me. :-) Love your Mason jars, loves everything, really. Wish I lived nearby.

    Blessings on your day. You've sure blessed mine.

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  11. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaMay 17, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Beautiful decor! Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  12. ClaireMay 17, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Thank you for beautiful images and words I needed to read

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  13. AnonymousMay 18, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Your home is filled with such beauty. And I LOVE what you say, Elizabeth...no matter what others see when they look at our home, or how satisfied with the state of things we are that day...our contentment is choosing gratitude for what is ALREADY there. For the reminders of provision, love and grace around corners, on tables, in cupboards, on faces, in glimmers of light. So grateful for the Spirit that reminds us and even puts words to our gratitude.

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