This month of Thanksgiving, I have been trying to focus on being thankful. But not just on giving thanks, but on knowing deep-down gratitude for all of the many gifts, recognized and unrecognized, that are.. everyday. This is my picture of grace and gratitude this month.
1 - rest, words that have meaning, parents who care
2 - chick-fil-a, warm shower, conversations with brother
3 - football games, chocolate, sweatpants
4 - conversations with friends, truth teaching, grading already done
5 - a twin sister who teaches me to not complain, a clean apartment, the calm of a spirit that doesn't have to rush to go do something but can sit and be
6 - perfect timing, a God who sits on the throne, answers for Grandma
7 - a kindred spirit friend, busy days, Gospel truth
8 - sleep, a new haircut, dinner with a new friend
9 - new recipes, grocery stores and money to buy groceries, more than enough
10 - football games, an unusual warm November day, a God who whispers He loves me
11 - praising God with kid's music, a friend who notices, God who is grace and truth
12 - a coffee shop to focus on grading, leftovers, made in image of God with unique strengths and personality
13 - words to speak truth with grace, a night to sit on the couch, music
14 - teaching opportunities , laughter, God who gives a heart like His
15 - answered prayer, sleep, stories of others' hearts
16 - funny phone calls, a clean apartment, friendship
17 - people who want to talk, grateful patients, an opportunity to serve
18 - two feet, a beautiful picture of a life of servitude, my bed
19 - safety in travels, reading stories, a puppy greeting
20 - soul settling, worship songs by 3 year olds, a 9 year old who still wants to hug his aunt
21 - a pair of warm socks, serving, movie night
22 - kindness with words, plenty, giggles from grandma
23 - spinning girl, brother who wants me around, warm blankets
24 - shopping, chick-fil-a, understanding
25 - worship in any language, grace, Christmas music
26 - catching up with friends, just enough time, rest
27 - words to speak wisdom, passion for a lifetime work, warm showers
28 - patience, grace to love and serve, wristbands and bowling
29 - rest, a good story, a completed task
30 - the hope of Christmas, memories of movies made better with sisters, abounding grace
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