Weekly Gratitude Post

The words of the song "Bless The Lord" by Matt Redmond are on my mind this morning. 

"Bless the Lord O my soul

O my soul

Worship his holy name

Sing like never before

O my soul

I'll worship your holy name

The sun comes up

It's a new day dawning

It's time to sing your song again

Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me

Let me be singing when the evening comes"

While there are more verses, this part is what comes to mind. It reminds me of the need to choose daily to worship, praise and give God thanks. This is what keeps our mind focused and aligned with Who God is and Who is actually in control when the things of this earth are shaking. Keep trusting, keep worshipping, keep giving Him thanks.

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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)

#14,101-#14,122

1-18-2021-

-a really good night's sleep

-a stunningly beautiful spring-like day by the sea

-a yellow raincoat for 40% off clearance

1-19-2021-

-a safe drive home from the beach

-a bouquet of charmelia

-God's generous provision

1-20-2021-

-trusting Your leadership

-fun at the park with A, B and C!

-oldest grandson facetiming me

-our whole family (except our oldest grandson) together for dinner

1-21-2021-

-the promise that You, Jesus, will inherit all of the nations

-the smell of fresh herbs and lemon zest drying in the oven

-praying together at church

1-22-2021-

-another beautiful "false spring" day

-eating "out", (literally outside in a tent with heaters), at a yummy mexican restaurant

-a walk around Lake Sacajawea

1-23-2021-

-a sweet text from my husband

-a bouquet of flowers from him as well

-a fun outing with a friend

1-24-2021-

-wonderful worship and word

-a cold but fun lunch outdoors at a restaurant with our family

-Sunday afternoon rest

still following,