Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Attitude of Gratitude
"Every good and every perfect gift is from above..." James 1:17
Here it is November with Thanksgiving soon upon us and Christmas following not far behind. This year especially I do not look forward to the holidays. The pain of loss is too fresh. But having an attitude of gratitude can focus my thoughts on what I have, rather than what I do not have. It's a wonderful idea encouraged by "Christian Women Online". So today I begin...
1. A comfortable home to live in
2. A new friend to exercise with
3. An unexpected email blessing from a friend
4. Cool, crisp morning
5. The smile of a toddler swinging in the park
6. Fragrant flowers adorning the trees
7. Orange glow of the rising sun
8. Good morning greetings
9. The smell of fresh ground coffee perking
10. The internet world to keep in touch
11. Memories of grandchildren singing "The B-I-B-L-E"
12. God's Word speaking to me
13. Cool breeze through my window
14. Family photographs
15. Gift of sight
16. Privilege of prayer
17. Chas' blue eyes
18. Abby's beautiful hands
19. Spencer's sparkling energy
20. Kyle's sweet giggle
21. Kaycia's kisses blown my way
22. Cell phone texting
23. God's love
24. A loving church family
25. The joy of serving
I will continue my gratitude list at this site: Carol's One Thousand Gifts List. I hope you'll check it often and perhaps be encouraged to write your own list.
Here it is November with Thanksgiving soon upon us and Christmas following not far behind. This year especially I do not look forward to the holidays. The pain of loss is too fresh. But having an attitude of gratitude can focus my thoughts on what I have, rather than what I do not have. It's a wonderful idea encouraged by "Christian Women Online". So today I begin...
1. A comfortable home to live in
2. A new friend to exercise with
3. An unexpected email blessing from a friend
4. Cool, crisp morning
5. The smile of a toddler swinging in the park
6. Fragrant flowers adorning the trees
7. Orange glow of the rising sun
8. Good morning greetings
9. The smell of fresh ground coffee perking
10. The internet world to keep in touch
11. Memories of grandchildren singing "The B-I-B-L-E"
12. God's Word speaking to me
13. Cool breeze through my window
14. Family photographs
15. Gift of sight
16. Privilege of prayer
17. Chas' blue eyes
18. Abby's beautiful hands
19. Spencer's sparkling energy
20. Kyle's sweet giggle
21. Kaycia's kisses blown my way
22. Cell phone texting
23. God's love
24. A loving church family
25. The joy of serving
I will continue my gratitude list at this site: Carol's One Thousand Gifts List. I hope you'll check it often and perhaps be encouraged to write your own list.
4 Comments:
Carol,
Who knew when Malcom went Home earlier this year that we would be going through the "valley of the shadow of death" along with you this Thanksgiving and Christmas season... once again?
I pray God's tenderest blessings on you for this moment in time - and thank you for the words and thoughts He writes through you...
Love always,
Ruth.
www.bryantministries.com
Hi Carol
I came across your blog this evening - really touching. My family and I have just recently moved to Taiwan too. We are in the South near Pingtung - where about are you? I have now saved your blog as a favourite, and will be reading it often. Keep well and God bless. Regards Starr purplepixiestarr@hotmail.com
I have few words after reqding through your blog...actually I have just one word.
Wow.......
Carol,
I found your blog by checking my sitemeter. I was very touched in reading through the last many days of entries. My prayers are with you and your family. I was in Taiwan twice on my way and from visiting my church planting sister in the Philippines. I never even got to leave the airport though. May God's grace and peace abound in your life during this holiday season.
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