30 days of Thankfulness Archives - Page 29 of 35

Some Days I Find It Hard To Be Thankful Day # 8 of Thankfulness

8 Nov

Do you find it difficult to be Thankful some days? The effort it takes to clear away the negativity; overpowering. Your mind fills with the, "what you've losts" and the, "what's wrong's". It feels trite to dig for Thankfulness. Sarcasm fills the soul. It's an easy place to step. A pity party. Soon we are covered in a nice cocoon of "woe is me." We are entitled, right? The rain and dreariness outside has come to reside on the inside. But, take a closer look at the soul. The place where most refuse to travel. Pain and heartache stuffed for ... View Post

A Cold Bedroom Day #7 Of Thankfulness

7 Nov

Posting from the archives today. Remembering we are beautiful." God makes beautiful things out of the dust. . . out of us. "(Gungor) I pray your Thankful journey is rich and changing you. I have learned a few things over the years about not heating the bedroom: 1. I don't need a wine cellar. It's the perfect temperature. 2. Oil of Olay does not contain water. 3. Oil of Olay does not freeze. 4. Oil of Olay Moisturizer hurts to put on when it is 52 degrees 5.This is not an add for Oil of Olay 6. Never put your clothes on in the bedroom unless you have warmed them first. 7. ... View Post

Do You Stop Long Enough To Be Thankful? Day #6 of Thankfulness

6 Nov

~30 Days of Thankfulness~ I am thankful for: This farm. I never tire of the view. Ever. I am thankful for Clarissa; this farm girl who has an eye for beauty. I am thankful for the ways in which God meets each one of us. How he reaches down and holds us when we can't take another step. May we lift our eyes up off ourselves and place them on the One who can hold the burdens, as well as send the rich, deep joy. Psalm 121:1-3 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which ... View Post

Are Those Waters Really Uncharted? Day #5 of Thankfulness

5 Nov

There are days when everything is hard. Getting out of bed. Focusing. The weight of this world. The "what ifs" of the day. Looming. When all the woes seem to circle round. The crisp clarity is marred. And you wonder,"What is this all for?" Meaning clamors for attention. It can rise and become the driven thought. Pushing aside any beauty. It is loud and demanding. A churning and unsettled place to be. We hope for answers. A solid plan wanted. That 5 year plan. Yet, in a moment 5 year plans ... View Post

Can You Be Jesus To Someone Today? Day #4 of Thankfulness

4 Nov

She knocks on my door. A former colleague and friend. One I haven't seen in a while. She stands there at the door. We hug for a long time. She who encouraged and loved on me those years of teaching and being with child. Cards when our dreams and hopes were dashed with a miscarriage. Rejoicing when we found that grace had visited us and I swelled with new life. A baby shower for Elijah. This woman. Kind, soft and gentle. Here, at my door. Bringing comfort on a day that was hard. She brought a card and a ... View Post

The Deep Down Work of Gratitude Day #3 of Thankfulness

3 Nov

It is a song played during communion. I recognize it right away. The memory swept out from the dark corner. I close my eyes and I am there. Listening to the praise video the kids listened to. Praying for their little souls. My heart constricts with the memories. The music continues on. "I lay all of my burdens down at your feet." Oh how I miss my son. "And anytime, I don't know, what to do. I will Cast all my cares Upon You." Years of praying for my children. A desire to see them grow. Bend their knee to the One who gave us life. I squeeze my eyes shut. To the ... View Post