"naming offers the gift of recognition, the naming of moments is truely a holy work"
Ann Voskamp
"when I give thanks for the seemingly microscopic, I make a place for God to grow within me.
This makes me full and I "magnify Him with thanksgiving."
Ann Voskamp
the naming and praising continues. . .
693. 18 year old son always willing to listen to my stories
694. ranch dressing~makes everything better
695. quiet, available time when the nap bug bites
696. committee meetings
697. plans
698. K-F-C when M-O-M doesn't want to cook
699. relaxing on pool floats
700. total peace as I sit and talk with a big, ex-con
701. friendship forming between the most unlikely of pairs
702. feeling the Holy Spirit in the park
703. words that raise the spirit
704. meeting Francis~little, tiny elderly woman~patient in the hospital
705. her sparkling eyes as she told me she was a believer and how much she loved Jesus
706. her frail, soft, thin hand holding mine as I prayed for her
707. invitations~she gave me her address and wanted me to come visit her(we had just met)in another town because she said "I like you so much"
708. ministries~that pull me out of comfort zones~so I can meet little, sweet ladies like this
709. words that say~come on in, we're glad you're here
710. swinging on the front porch on a glorious afternoon being serenaded by a huge
choir of cicadas
711. receiving the puzzle pieces as He sees fit to give them
712. 3rd great visit with Greg
713. seeing him so happy to see us
714. Keith and I both knowing this is a God-ordained friendship with Greg
715. hearing Greg say he would pray for me
716. knowing that His portion is enough
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. . .and flow. . .and flow. . .
Thank you Father!
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11 comments:
Amazing list, today! You are a tool in His hand!
What a lovely picture, and I love the quotes! :)
I can just picture Francis; she sounds like a sweet and adorable lady! (I just love spending time with loving and spunky elderly people!) :)
The relationship you have built with Greg, and the way you have shared it has surely touched me....I will continue to keep him in my prayers....
Have a blessed week!
Denise
Beautiful list of gratitude. So love the pictures too!
I posted that very line..Praise God...He is filling the hearts of His children with praise...lovely list.
Blessings~
You girls are up early too :)
Thank you for your sweet comments.
I pray you all have a wonderful week!
Kristin
Awesome praise list :) I stumbled upon your blog because my friend Wyn has a blog named Ponderings.
I love this quote, Kristin - "when I give thanks for the seemingly microscopic, I make a place for God to grow within me." I say I want to see God's blessings everywhere, but when you listed ranch dressing as a blessing, I realize I'm not looking hard enough. :) Many blessings!
Fabulous list! I love #711 - I too feel as I receive a piece here and then a piece there. So grateful to the Lord for remaining patient with me as I work on this great puzzle of mine! Oh yes, I also agree that Ranch dressing makes things taste wonderful. Have a great week.
LOL, ranch is a blessing because it makes the nasty, "good for me" veggies go down. Now I can tell my mother, yes, I ate my vegetables :)
I always enjoy reading your lists Kristin!
mmm, I know I haven't been around much lately, Kristin (it's busy around here!) but I wanted to be sure to say that I love reading your gratitude lists! They always resonate so beautifully for me. Thanks for sharing! Glad you're well!
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