It’s been a while since a list was made and while I count them consistently on paper, sometimes I question continuing to list them here.
But Pastor Jim, he talks about peace on Sunday, my word for this year, and he lists suggestions for finding peace in one’s life….
- pray continually
- always be grateful
- dwell on the positive
- read and obey the Word
- walk with Jesus through the day
- rest in the sovereignty of God
And the practice of counting the gifts and the accountability of listing them here has taught me so much about each of those six points, that I continue again this week.
2598. a relaxing Monday
2599. another showing
2600. Emma’s first night of soccer camp
2601. back pain relief
2602. a repeat showing scheduled
2603. a long sleep
2604. more rain
2605. time outside on a beautiful evening
2606. Deo Gloria at church on a Sunday morning
2607. Summer Sizzle week
2608. possession of our new-to-us house
2609. crazy girls trying out the pool on a 70* evening
2610. a Haiti-shade of turquoise for the little girls’ room
2611. Friday
2612. sunshine
2613. time with my Jesus
2614. words of wisdom
2615. words of encouragement
2616. sleep (clearly something that has been missing)
2617. a day to slow down just a little
2618. hot summer sun
2619. early Mission mornings
2620. questions
2621. a heavy heart
2622. leaning hard
2623. sweet ladies who pack the whole first floor while I shuttle kids and go to meetings
2624. a day to stop before the whirlwind moving weekend
2625. watching my girls in our pool
2626. relaxing on the deck
2627. dinner – with salad! – a welcome change
2628. moving day – the help of many wonderful people
2629. screen porch, Monday morning, rain showers, time in the Word
2630. time with girls – setting work aside for a bit
2631. God’s mercy pouring over every day
2632. summer weather
2633. Sunday rest
2634. water rushing between trees
2635. birds calling in early morning
And as we begin a new week with it’s busy schedule and work to be done and so many unknowns, I pray God’s peace would continue to come as we continue to count His endless gifts and reflect on the goodness of His love and mercy. May you experience that same love as you go through your week.
For His Glory ~
My Ears Are Tired 