Today I am thankful for: more rain, cozy jackets, comfort food (& the choices I have!), a beautiful home, children's laughter & excitement over the garbage trucks, my love of reading (& my reading ability), access to books, Josh's work
As I'm reading about Solomon and his wisdom and riches, it strikes me just how blessed I am. I know that God has blessed our family--and I pray that I never take these blessings for granted! Yet today the simplicity of His greatness gives me pause. Solomon wanted for nothing. He had gold in such abundance that even silver was counted as nothing. I definitely do not have monetary wealth as Solomon; we are a lot better off that many, but not "rich" by any means. But as I was listing the things I'm thankful for, I found I didn't want to stop; I realized with all honesty that my list of blessings could go on and on. God has blessed me with family--my kids beget blessing after blessing continually! Laughter, hugs, silly faces, tender moments... More than that, even, I am awed by God's creation--the sound of rain, the renewed color we'll see as the sun peeks out, the absolute privilege of every breath I take, the myriad of textures my fingers are able to discern. Every single second is pregnant with His love for us. Oh if only we had the senses (and SENSE) to absorb it all! HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD!!
As I'm reading about Solomon and his wisdom and riches, it strikes me just how blessed I am. I know that God has blessed our family--and I pray that I never take these blessings for granted! Yet today the simplicity of His greatness gives me pause. Solomon wanted for nothing. He had gold in such abundance that even silver was counted as nothing. I definitely do not have monetary wealth as Solomon; we are a lot better off that many, but not "rich" by any means. But as I was listing the things I'm thankful for, I found I didn't want to stop; I realized with all honesty that my list of blessings could go on and on. God has blessed me with family--my kids beget blessing after blessing continually! Laughter, hugs, silly faces, tender moments... More than that, even, I am awed by God's creation--the sound of rain, the renewed color we'll see as the sun peeks out, the absolute privilege of every breath I take, the myriad of textures my fingers are able to discern. Every single second is pregnant with His love for us. Oh if only we had the senses (and SENSE) to absorb it all! HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD!!
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