The words in that title captured me. A dare to live fully right where you are?
Where I am right now is not where I want to continue to be.
But if God is in control, He knows all the details about where I am right now. Everything that happens to me as a child of God has been filtered through His fingers of love. I've written countless times about how I long to praise Him in the midst of the storm. And I do want to learn the lessons that are intended for me to learn.
John 10:10 (English Standard Version):
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.I want to live the abundant life in Christ each and every day. That begins with giving thanks. I want to notice the simple things.
So, I decided to take the dare; to live fully right where I am. I'm joining Ann at A Holy Experience and starting my list of 1000 gifts of thanks.
1. Learning to live a more simple life.
2. Signs of spring in the air as I appreciate the beautiful flowers in my neighbor's front yard.
3. The beauty of our flag. On this cloudy and windy day, it stood proudly. So many in our area are retired military. I'm grateful for their service and sacrifices made to fight for our freedom.
4. Working with children. I smile as I watch them run across the field during PE. Such energy they have!
5. One step at a time. A thankful reminder that I need to take one day at a time and one moment at a time.
6. Retro t-shirts. If you hang on to things long enough, they seem to come back in style. I had to chuckle at the style of clothing worn by children these days. It's very reminiscent of my youth in the late '60's. I'm thankful for the smile they bring to my face.
7. A friend to carpool with to work. So thankful for this opportunity to get to know Tara. The trip goes so fast as we share and laugh with one another.
8. New opportunities to view my life through the lens of thankfulness. And I don't have to wait for Thankful Thursday. I can now fill my journal daily with simple everyday things.
Blessings and love,