If you scroll down to the bottom of this post, you will see that my last gratitude journal entry from yesterday says, "the evidence of God's goodness in my life." If you click on that entry I've linked it to a song called Evidence by Josh Baldwin. This song reminds me of a habit that I've tried to establish in my life-to not let life's difficulties blind me to the truth that through everything God has been faithful and good to me. Writing down at least three "evidences" of God's goodness that I see in each day helps me not to drown in despair during times of difficulty. It's a habit I encourage everyone to develop!
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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)
#13,740-#13,760
9-28-2020-
-heart talks with my Father God
-the feeling of getting a long procrastinated job done-windows washed
-friends coming over for dinner
9-29-2020-
-the psalms of David
-a new candle
-a super fun afternoon with some of the grandkids
9-30-2020-
-lunch with our oldest granddaughter
-getting another home project done
-watching a favorite show with my guy
10-1-2020-
-it's October 1st!
-my brother-in-law's knee replacement surgery went very well
-a sweet prayer time at church tonight
10-2-2020-
-foggy mornings
-a big bowl of clam chowder for lunch
-a long walk and prayer time by the sea
10-3-2020-
-painting
-a friend stopping by to see me
-the smell of roast beef, potatoes and carrots slow cooking in the oven
10-4-2020-
-God at work in our church
-God at work in us
still following,
The smell of pot roast, potatoes and carrots! Oh my - brings back wonderful memories for me. My mom made that so often on Sundays. Would start it before church and we would come home to the house smelling delcious! I don't even eat meat these days - but it still sounds wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteCute candle - where did you find that??