We had a beautiful, non traditional Thanksgiving at the beach with our middle daughter and her family. I did no cooking, as my daughter had purchased a pre-made Thanksgiving dinner to bring with us. Instead we played games with the grandkids, took beach walks and relaxed. As always, I am blessed above and beyond what I could ever earn or deserve by our loving, gracious God. Every day should be thanksgiving day-a day filled with gratitude to God.
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Since 2009 I've been counting my blessings thanks to the prompting of Ann Voskamp.
I continue to count my thanks,
piling up gratitude day by day in my journal.
(and capturing some of my blessings via my camera or iPhone)
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11-19-18-
-all of today's errands done
-God's faithful provision
-delicious homemade Hawaiian food with the young married couples from our church
11-20-18-
-She Reads Truth Give Thanks devotional
-a need to trust God to meet
-our small group
11-21-18-
-a cup of Starbucks for the road
-a safe drive to the beach
-being with our second born and her family for Thanksgiving
11-22-18-
-Thanksgiving Day!-Thank You, Father for your love for me! Thank You, Jesus, My Savior and Friend!
Thank You, Holy Spirit, for dwelling in me.
Thank You, Holy Spirit, for dwelling in me.
-a rainy beach walk with the family
-an easy, peasy restaurant pre-made dinner
-another beach walk to walk off the pumpkin pie!
11-23-18-
-Amazon Black Friday shopping in my pajamas while sipping coffee!
-a safe drive home from the coast
-snuggling in bed with a cup of hot tea and a Hallmark movie to watch
11-24-18-
-Jesus' peace is my portion (John 14:27)
-a friend running an errand for me
-an invitation to go to the movies with the grandkids
11-25-18-
-worship!
-lots of ladies' signed up for our Ladies' Christmas party
still following,
You know, I always love your gratitude posts.
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Jule
Sounds so nice...beach a big plus. The pre-made may be my go-to next year.
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