501. A companion to do art with.
502. A roommate to remind me to be thankful.
503. A great night's sleep despite the turmoil in my soul.
504. Realization and understanding of the circumstances.
505. Regular pics of Zeke so I can watch him grow.
506. Time with my friend Hannah.
507. Increased insurance premium means I still have life in my
bones.
508. Prayer from my lg friend.
509. Once again the soothing of the brush strokes.
510. Dreams are just dreams and not reality.
511. This too shall pass.
512. Somehow stumbling through and surviving 4/5 of my work
week.
513. Enough honey roasted BBQ packs to share and complete my
rotation.
514. Friday morning chicken biscuits.
515. Hope of relief Fridays bring.
516. An open door.
517. An ease in tension.
518. The admonition to 'Believe in the darkness what you have
seen in the light.'
519. The hope that God makes 'beautiful things out of the dust.
520. Joy at one day out of five being a touch above miserable and
thus glorious.
521. Sweet time talking with my friend Mashaael.
522. Truth heard.
523. A chance to pray for the dead things to be made alive.
524. Compliments reinforced and very welcome.
525. Irresponsible late night evening with my roomy.
526. Hammered dulcimer.
527. Free live international music.
528. International food.
529. Arabic birthday party.
530. Friends that pour into me rather than drain me.
531. Seeing my lg friend.
532. Being in bed by 8:30.
533. Absence of people after a day filled with people.
534. Courage to approach.
535. Getting to use my gifts to help a friend with her new business
venture.
536. Hugs from Amanda.
537. Birds Chirping.
538. Quiet mornings.
539. Uri's excitement to see me.
540. Most of my favorites on sell at Kroger.
541. Beautiful weekend weather.
542. A drummer.
543. More peace in my heart than I have had in a week.
544. Watching Quidditch in Sherlock Park.
545. Sherlock Park.
546. My desk job on this rainy Monday.
547. A Shepherd who makes me lie down in green pastures.
548. A Shepherd who restores my soul.
549. Audiobooks.
550. An abundant choice of lunch options.
551. New groceries at home.
552. Only a blood blister.
553. My friend Katie K.
554. Skype/prayer time before work.
555. Laughter in the office.
556. Finishing things with time to spare.
557. 4 blvrs, 2 new ones!
558. Starting and ending my day in prayer.
559. Getting to sing out loud in an empty office.
560. Giddiness knowing I get to hang with my best friend.
561. LG break.
562. Sharing sugar with my neighbor.
563. Big things happening in K-town.
564. Fresh strawberries.
565. Fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate.
566. A quiet apartment to sleep in.
567. Good neighbors.
568. Cuddles from McKenzie.
569. Enjoyed my job today.
570. Cornhole in the park.
571. Chicken wings.
572. Chocolate covered strawberries for second breakfast.
573. Camaraderie.
574. The joy that comes in the morning and the difference a week
can make.
575. An understanding of math.
576. Good times with my friend helping her grasp math.
577. Dinner with my friends I haven't seen in a few weeks.
578. The reminder that urgency often requires slowness.
579. aholyexperience.com
580. Making a friend in line.
581. No rain.
582. Time with my mum.
583. Mountain views.
584. A new pillow.
585. Getting to share about CA.
586. A chance to exercise.
587. An advent book.
588. A reminder to dance on life's battlefield.
589. Getting to sleep in tomorrow.
590. Practically no sinus pressure.
591. The truth that God can move mountains.
592. A chance to hear Chris Tomlin.
593. Wild flowers.
594. Water to a thirsty soul.
595. Purge mentality reigning my spending to only strategic,
quality purchases.
596. A chance to ride.
597. The gift of navigation and efficiency.
598. A mom who was obedient.
599. A conversation with a like-minded friend.
600. Enough time to accomplish the things that are absolutely
necessary to be completed.
Ann Voskamp in her book 'One Thousand Gifts' begins a list trying to come up with 1,000 gifts or things she is thankful for. She describes this thankfulness/list making as unwrapping love. I have started this myself and it is pretty cool to name the little blessings in life and know that "Every good and perfect gift is from above". -James 1:17
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Gifts 401-500
401. Bright vivid rainbows.
402. The pride that my nieces behaved so well.
403. Any amount of time I get with Crystal.
404. A beautiful schizo sky with brilliant sunshine, white fluffy
402. The pride that my nieces behaved so well.
403. Any amount of time I get with Crystal.
404. A beautiful schizo sky with brilliant sunshine, white fluffy
clouds, dark ominous clouds, and all shades of blue making
the green grass brilliantly green.
405. Being an aunt.
406. Aly sleeping til 7.
407. No sinus pressure all day.
408. Sandwiched between two nieces.
409. Kite Flying.
410. One lone red tulip.
411. Words that sustain.
412. Reiterations and affirmations of God's voice.
413. Taxes done.
414. Laundry mostly done.
415. Budget finished.
416. Bills paid.
417. Bike ride to the depot.
418. Peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
419. Quiche.
420. Clean drinking water.
421. Sneezes and a runny nose emptying my sinuses.
422. Waking with a lighter heart than yesterday.
423. A contagious laugh.
424. Making it to Party City just before they close.
425. Having a new splatter screen.
426. Praying with expectation and eagerly awaiting the answers
405. Being an aunt.
406. Aly sleeping til 7.
407. No sinus pressure all day.
408. Sandwiched between two nieces.
409. Kite Flying.
410. One lone red tulip.
411. Words that sustain.
412. Reiterations and affirmations of God's voice.
413. Taxes done.
414. Laundry mostly done.
415. Budget finished.
416. Bills paid.
417. Bike ride to the depot.
418. Peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
419. Quiche.
420. Clean drinking water.
421. Sneezes and a runny nose emptying my sinuses.
422. Waking with a lighter heart than yesterday.
423. A contagious laugh.
424. Making it to Party City just before they close.
425. Having a new splatter screen.
426. Praying with expectation and eagerly awaiting the answers
over the next month.
427. Enjoying the company of my friend M.
428. Those moments where hugs are welcome.
429. Green turn arrows.
430. My friend Erin.
431. Hearing of the excitement of another sent out one.
432. Private worship via keyboard and voice.
433. Sharpening discussions.
434. Lunch that becomes dinner.
435. No raise in rent in 6 years.
436. A caring landlord.
437. Broken glassware that seemed first like a joy stealer but was
427. Enjoying the company of my friend M.
428. Those moments where hugs are welcome.
429. Green turn arrows.
430. My friend Erin.
431. Hearing of the excitement of another sent out one.
432. Private worship via keyboard and voice.
433. Sharpening discussions.
434. Lunch that becomes dinner.
435. No raise in rent in 6 years.
436. A caring landlord.
437. Broken glassware that seemed first like a joy stealer but was
triumphed by snippets of glory!
438. A canopy of budding flowers and carpeted sidewalk of fading
438. A canopy of budding flowers and carpeted sidewalk of fading
flowers.
439. Stars revealing His glory.
440. Clouds covering the moon and the realization that at times I
439. Stars revealing His glory.
440. Clouds covering the moon and the realization that at times I
can't see God because of my clouded eyes but He has not
moved or changed or forgotten me.
441. The goodness and serenity of lying face up on a park bench in
441. The goodness and serenity of lying face up on a park bench in
Sherlock Park staring at the heavens. It. Is. Quite. Good.
442. Warm wax on hands.
443. Rain holding off for my bike ride.
444. Sundays that feel like Sabbaths.
445. Romans 8.
446. Phone calls from my dad.
447. Sushi with friends.
448. Walks with friends.
449. So much walking my legs are sore.
450. Being at peace with disappointed hopes.
451. Waitress taking Groupon.
452. A Sunday of spiritual feasting.
453. 9 consecutive hours of sleep.
454. A neighborhood that feels like a community.
455. Reese cup egg from a coworker that hit the spot.
456. Ready in time to walk to work.
457. Relief at realizations.
458. Client calling his wife darling.
459. Headache subsiding.
460. Food, water, and medicine to fill my gut.
461. Ability to listen to audio books at work.
462. Evening bike rides.
463. Vision and future discussing with like minded friend.
464. Evenings with no obligations.
465. The blood red candle pouring out all over the others.
466. Vacation time.
467. Sunshiny day with blue skies.
468. Silence and solitude.
469. Singleness allowing silence and solitude.
470. A T finding new life.
471. Dreams of being in the land I love.
472. Sunshine streaming inside in the mornings.
473. Mornings where I sleep until I'm ready to get up.
474. Bright green moss indicating water, life.
475. Regularity.
476. No bird intrusions.
477. Peaceful reading time.
478. Finishing my Journey of Indulgence during the season of
442. Warm wax on hands.
443. Rain holding off for my bike ride.
444. Sundays that feel like Sabbaths.
445. Romans 8.
446. Phone calls from my dad.
447. Sushi with friends.
448. Walks with friends.
449. So much walking my legs are sore.
450. Being at peace with disappointed hopes.
451. Waitress taking Groupon.
452. A Sunday of spiritual feasting.
453. 9 consecutive hours of sleep.
454. A neighborhood that feels like a community.
455. Reese cup egg from a coworker that hit the spot.
456. Ready in time to walk to work.
457. Relief at realizations.
458. Client calling his wife darling.
459. Headache subsiding.
460. Food, water, and medicine to fill my gut.
461. Ability to listen to audio books at work.
462. Evening bike rides.
463. Vision and future discussing with like minded friend.
464. Evenings with no obligations.
465. The blood red candle pouring out all over the others.
466. Vacation time.
467. Sunshiny day with blue skies.
468. Silence and solitude.
469. Singleness allowing silence and solitude.
470. A T finding new life.
471. Dreams of being in the land I love.
472. Sunshine streaming inside in the mornings.
473. Mornings where I sleep until I'm ready to get up.
474. Bright green moss indicating water, life.
475. Regularity.
476. No bird intrusions.
477. Peaceful reading time.
478. Finishing my Journey of Indulgence during the season of
Lent.
479. Time with my friend I.
480. Skyping with my family.
481. An unclogged vacuum cleaner.
482. Early morning awakenings.
483. The reminder on Monday that the tomb is still empty.
484. Trail mix granola bars.
485. My friends' house sold.
486. Metaphorical morning fog lifting.
487. Therapeutic painting.
488. A good night's sleep.
489. Sanctifying life experiences.
490. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed is a rarity.
491. Decent food to eat.
492. Having a home.
493. The freedom to alleviate some busyness in my life.
494. Jesus' words: (newly resurrected) 'Why are you troubled, and
479. Time with my friend I.
480. Skyping with my family.
481. An unclogged vacuum cleaner.
482. Early morning awakenings.
483. The reminder on Monday that the tomb is still empty.
484. Trail mix granola bars.
485. My friends' house sold.
486. Metaphorical morning fog lifting.
487. Therapeutic painting.
488. A good night's sleep.
489. Sanctifying life experiences.
490. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed is a rarity.
491. Decent food to eat.
492. Having a home.
493. The freedom to alleviate some busyness in my life.
494. Jesus' words: (newly resurrected) 'Why are you troubled, and
why do anxious doubts rise in your minds?' and 'Stop doubting
and believe.' (Luke 24:38 and John 20:27)
495. I love you because... texts from my mom.
496. Red Mountain Church music and truth.
497. 'Poor bankrupt souls who feel and know the hell of sin within,
495. I love you because... texts from my mom.
496. Red Mountain Church music and truth.
497. 'Poor bankrupt souls who feel and know the hell of sin within,
come boldly to the throne of grace, the Lord will take you in'
498. Anonymously making my friend's day because of Your
498. Anonymously making my friend's day because of Your
provision.
499. The peace exuded from my friend.
500. Confrontation over with.
499. The peace exuded from my friend.
500. Confrontation over with.
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