"a celebration of grace and a recognition of the power of gratitude"
I challenge you to list 1,000 things God has given you... and rest in what He teaches you.
Lord, I thank You for...
1. morning birds chirping as I wake 2. the smell of the air right before it rains 3. the sun warming my back 4. the proud smile my Dad has when I've affirmed how much of a blessing I am to him - 5. the hazel flick in his right eye 6. the mental moment when the frame lines up with what my soul is seeing - 7. the gliding of a seal's body underwater 8. the coldness of another country's shower 9. the brushing of wheat along North Dakota roads 10. the patter of rain on a stopped car | 11. the sweet adventure of learning something new 12. the sounds of "Landslide" - Dixie Chicks 13. the discipline of not asking questions 14. the monotonous rhythm of washing dishes 15. the pace of a simple schedule 16. the feeling of peace towards the differences in Catholicism and Protestantism - 17. the friendship of my younger sister 18. the challenge of getting out of a child's bed without him or her knowing - 19. the belief You have in my photography abilities 20. confused uncertainty that makes me rely on your power, El Shaddai |