A Glimpse Into My Gratitude List

As inspired by my reading of One Thousand Gifts, I’ve started my own burgeoning list of all those sundry things for which I must give thanks to God. It is almost hardest for me to remember to be thankful for the smallest of things, so I am enjoying this exercise.

Here’s a look at some of the items and moments that have graced my list of late (as well as some of the prayers they have also incited):

Dear Lord, thank you for all your gifts, including:

• A good book to read and inspire me.
• Warm flannel sheets.
• Pretty, soothing music that comforts my soul.
• An onion to chop up.
• Extra ingredients for tonight’s dish, and the perfect amount.
• Your patience regarding calling me back to you.
• Your perfect timing regarding ending my job.
• Providing me with this respite right now, a chance to relax. (Please help me enjoy and relish it!)
• Ready cups of coffee that are sweet to my taste buds.
• The stories that you share with me in the Bible. (Please help me continue to learn from them and fall in love with them!)
• Easing into the morning slowly.
• A clean desk welcoming me to the day.
• My blueberry scented candle that burns scents into the winter air.
• The insights and clarity you give when I take the time to sit down and listen.
• Giving me blankets to throw over my lap
• Giving me a kind and loving husband who shows me your love daily. (Please help me be able to better reflect your love back to him.)
• Inspiring me to keep this list. (Please teach me through this. Please change my heart.)

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