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When we’re living our lives with intentional gratitude we’re fixing our eyes upon Jesus and agreeing YES He is good and YES He is faithful and YES He is Lord and YES He is the one who loves us! Gratitude is an expression of faith.
Be joyful: Intentionally look around for measures of joy each day. There is joy in simply being alive and in being redeemed by God. Remember, joy is a choice we make, not a feeling we hope to get from our circumstances. It’s good to look for the good, to celebrate it even in small ways. Doing so is a moment of victory. Lysa TerKeurst
2051. the grace and favour of God
2052. lighting the fire last night for the first time this year
2055. turkish delight hot chocolate. yes. mmmmmm
2056. mentoring sessions
2057. diagnosis of cancer free for someone i love
2058. b12 injections
2059. the knowledge and generosity of friends
2060. aqua
2061. new jeans, new size
2062. andy stanley
2063. scissors and money
2064. the cutest kids in the world. who cant keep a secret.
2065. sunsets and sunrises
2066. quiet space
2067. my sons passion for coding and hebrew
2068. jump jam
2069. easy mornings
2070. toasta bags
2071. 7 weeks gluten/wheat free
2072. kari jobe
2073. afternoon cuddles and cartoons
2074. slow cooker chicken roasts
2075. mothers day surprises. and the fact my family know i am not good with surprises and are dropping hints that they have stuff i dont know about…
2076. restraint. see 2075.
2077. i love our church leaders. such an amazing bunch of people!
2078. the coming together of a conference
2079. Gods love communicated through a song
2080. fringe started up again last night on tv. its me and Antonio’s “thing” at the mo
2081. superabundantly Eph 3:20
2082. my hubbys new smart phone is so cool and smart… and spiritual. i love youversion on phone.
2083. healing and strength
2084. the number 8
2085. one of the most precious times of the day for me is waking my kids. a) that they sleep till i wake them, and b) they’re amazing and they fill me with love and joy and c) there is just something wonderful about newly awake smiles and eyes and words
2086. Eyes Wide Open by Jud Wilhite. amazing book.
2087. our childrens church leaders. they’re the best in the world.
2089. GF love cakes
2090. GF pizza bases. means i’m making 4 different pizzas tonight for dinner, but oh so worth it. (we have a diary free one, a just cheese and sauce one and a all everything one and then mine, GF free one…)
2091. 70th birthday plans
2092. funky rings
2093. the reminder of God’s grace and strength in all seasons
2094. the river
2096. older women in the church who will pray and hug
2097. the ministry gift that waffles is for us. we love opportunities to have people round for waffles and conversation about life, hard times, good times, God stuff and stuff
“Too often I miss Him, oblivious, blind. I don’t see all the good things that He is giving me, gracing me with, brushing my life with. True, He is everywhere, always. Before I thought of Him as further off, not so close. When I started to see all the things that I love bestowed upon me, I started to see Him as near, present, everywhere, showering me with good things. Seeing the things I love all around me gives me eyes to see that I am loved, that He loves me.” Ann Voskamp
so there we go. venturing on in life to 3000 things that i am grateful for…
When we’re living our lives with intentional gratitude we’re fixing our eyes upon Jesus and agreeing YES He is good and YES He is faithful and YES He is Lord and YES He is the one who loves us! Gratitude is an expression of faith.
Be joyful: Intentionally look around for measures of joy each day. There is joy in simply being alive and in being redeemed by God. Remember, joy is a choice we make, not a feeling we hope to get from our circumstances. It’s good to look for the good, to celebrate it even in small ways. Doing so is a moment of victory. Lysa TerKeurst
2023. salvation / grace / mercy / redemption
2024. burgen GF white toast with ham, in the george forman grill
2026. i didnt need to take my shoes off at the start of my preach, because i was shaking too much (i was so nervous before i started, which i normally kinda am, but yay, after 2 mins, totally forgot to shake and was so having fun)
2027. even though my son has 3 stitches, it could of been worse
2028. he was with granny
2029. how something like an injury can stir up great tangible love (okay and tears, and that desperate mother need to hold onto our kids when they get home from the a&e)
2030. school holiday sleep ins and snuggles
2031. the fearless experiment
2032. $1 cute as denim jacket for my daughter from TM
2033. holly furtick’s message at elevation church on WAITING ROOM: if i have to wait i’m gonna work
2034. skype
2035. had a great time praying for and with our young adults on wednesday night, some had prophetic words for the first time and all stepped up and prayed out loud, was awesome
2036. new people at housegroup
2037. God’s not dead – Newsboys
2038. God is my healer and my Strength
2039. 4 weeks wheat free
2040. family time snuggling watching Puss in Boots
2041. kidnapping the kids to go to the Lorax
2042. engagements
2043. encouragements
2044. expectations
2045. easter chocolate
2046. seeing a 5 at the start of a number
2047. school goes back next week
2048. matt chandlers preaching rocks. and still feeling blest by the fact we won the dvds. watched session 1 with our housegroupies a week or so ago and had such a good discussion about how God is committed to reaching people around us (and even us!)
2049. the amount of resources and ideas and support for allergy stuff and GF on fb
2050. God’s protection in my health
“Too often I miss Him, oblivious, blind. I don’t see all the good things that He is giving me, gracing me with, brushing my life with. True, He is everywhere, always. Before I thought of Him as further off, not so close. When I started to see all the things that I love bestowed upon me, I started to see Him as near, present, everywhere, showering me with good things. Seeing the things I love all around me gives me eyes to see that I am loved, that He loves me.” Ann Voskamp
so there we go. venturing on in life to 3000 things that i am grateful for…
When we’re living our lives with intentional gratitude we’re fixing our eyes upon Jesus and agreeing YES He is good and YES He is faithful and YES He is Lord and YES He is the one who loves us! Gratitude is an expression of faith.
Be joyful: Intentionally look around for measures of joy each day. There is joy in simply being alive and in being redeemed by God. Remember, joy is a choice we make, not a feeling we hope to get from our circumstances. It’s good to look for the good, to celebrate it even in small ways. Doing so is a moment of victory. Lysa TerKeurst
2085. its good friday today. so much to be grateful for based upon what Jesus did on the cross.
2087. two of my sons friends (age 9 and 6) came to church today. they came to the children’s church outreach a few weeks ago and caleb asked them to church for good friday and they came. their mum dropped them off and picked them up. totally impressed with my son’s ease of boldness and so heartwarmed by what God is doing and can do in these boys lives.
2088. my son is TEN. and he’s so spunky.
2089. matt chandlers preaching rocks. and still feeling blest by the fact we won the dvds.
2090. had my first easter egg today. and first chocolate in two weeks. and its wheat free.
2091. did my first 2 weeks wheat free. feeling good. not amazing. but good. back to the doctor on tuesday.
2092. my friend fee rocks.
2093. pink bows
2094. dairy free bunnies. and the look of sheer joy on my daughters face
2093. room change arounds
2094. tidy bookshelves
2095. finding the cutest jacket on TM for my daughter at an uber cheap price
2096. sunshine
2097. sheets flapping on the line
2098. had a rocking 80s night on wednesday. loved the committment of our housegroupies to dress up.
2099. jesus has set me free
2010. the fearless experiment
2011. GF hot cross buns that my friend brought me. so sweet
2012. answered prayer
2013. being able to text afganistan
2014. just do it
2015. reward for discipline
2016. baby fat rolls
2017. my daughter learned to plait. its so cute now watching her plait all her dolls hair
2018. finding the perfect song for church on sunday for dp!
2019. cranberry apple tea
2020. God’s provision
2021. nice customer service people at countdown
2022. salvation / grace / mercy / redemption
“Too often I miss Him, oblivious, blind. I don’t see all the good things that He is giving me, gracing me with, brushing my life with. True, He is everywhere, always. Before I thought of Him as further off, not so close. When I started to see all the things that I love bestowed upon me, I started to see Him as near, present, everywhere, showering me with good things. Seeing the things I love all around me gives me eyes to see that I am loved, that He loves me.” Ann Voskamp
so there we go. venturing on in life to 3000 things that i am grateful for…
When we’re living our lives with intentional gratitude we’re fixing our eyes upon Jesus and agreeing YES He is good and YES He is faithful and YES He is Lord and YES He is the one who loves us! Gratitude is an expression of faith.
Be joyful: Intentionally look around for measures of joy each day. There is joy in simply being alive and in being redeemed by God. Remember, joy is a choice we make, not a feeling we hope to get from our circumstances. It’s good to look for the good, to celebrate it even in small ways. Doing so is a moment of victory. Lysa TerKeurst
2048. God’s protection in my health
2049. sale price anapens
2050. God’s perfect timing
2051. retreat is not an option
2052. my nano
2053. people noticing change
2054. the grace of God
2055. lysa terkeurst
2056. love evangeline’s ballet teacher and class… and the time to sit and enjoy a book
2057. label reading experience
2058. fresh eyes
2059. getting women together over dessert
2060. taking friends out for dinner
2061. celebrating the last night of eating wheat with a brilliant spaghetti and meatballs at Casa Tua
2062. unexpected blessings
2063. “i liked the prayer time” – my daughters friend who came to the childrens church outreach last week
2064. preaching last week
2065. being brave at the blood test
2066. God is my Healer and my strength
2067. God is MY Healer and MY strength
2068. the support and encouragement of my husband
2069. writing the story of my life
2070. i got an amazing prophetic word last week. unsettling and encouraging all at once.
2071. medic alert belt buckles. okay maybe not…
2072. the community of friends i have around me at the moment
2073. the new community i’ve joined because of my allergies and stuff
2074. some chocolate is wheat free.
2075. wheat free jaffas and pineapple lumps
2076. our awesome new childrens church pastor. oh how we love her!
2077. love notes from my daughter
2078. the continued encouragement Leading and Loving It and the JustONE conference are
2079. the right book at the right time
2080. Colossians
2081. sleepovers!
2082. sale price
2083. friends who pray
2084. holding a new baby today, only a week and a bit old… tiny
“Too often I miss Him, oblivious, blind. I don’t see all the good things that He is giving me, gracing me with, brushing my life with. True, He is everywhere, always. Before I thought of Him as further off, not so close. When I started to see all the things that I love bestowed upon me, I started to see Him as near, present, everywhere, showering me with good things. Seeing the things I love all around me gives me eyes to see that I am loved, that He loves me.” Ann Voskamp
so there we go. venturing on in life to 3000 things that i am grateful for…
i was just blest with the most encouraging amazing email.
i am such a words of affirmation chick!
i feel like my spirit and soul are restored.
i love how God knows me so
and i feel really honoured to receive such a gift as the email is to me
When we’re living our lives with intentional gratitude we’re fixing our eyes upon Jesus and agreeing YES He is good and YES He is faithful and YES He is Lord and YES He is the one who loves us! Gratitude is an expression of faith.
Be joyful: Intentionally look around for measures of joy each day. There is joy in simply being alive and in being redeemed by God. Remember, joy is a choice we make, not a feeling we hope to get from our circumstances. It’s good to look for the good, to celebrate it even in small ways. Doing so is a moment of victory. Lysa TerKeurst
2017. my daughter singing about jesus
2018. time to nap this afternoon
2019. meeting new people at church
2020. the fun a shared lunch brings after church… so much delicious food… so much good conversation…
2021. leftovers for dinner
2022. the simplicity of playing scrabble and how that says I LOVE YOU
2023. the way my kids love each other. mostly. you know kids, they have their moments
2024. breaking from routine.
2025. fringe
2026. housegroup baking competition
2027. 2 people got healed in housegroup last week!
2028. the ability to send a text to say “praying for you”
2029. the reality and majesty and goodness and greatness of God
2030. the grace and call of God
2031. new worship music
2032. giving someone a ride home from church, good time to catch up
2033. conversation
2034. good books
2035. fresh perspective on the sacrifice of Jesus
2036. sunshine and dry washing
2037. rain and filled water tanks
2038. candice and caramel slice
2039. for the opportunity to be a housegroup leader
2040. ballet and sports
2041. pork chops
2042. good advice
2043. girls night out – out to the movies – only group in the theatre – The Vow
2044. that we weren’t outside when it began to full on rain!
2046. good friends and marshmallow cake
2047. old home movies
“Too often I miss Him, oblivious, blind. I don’t see all the good things that He is giving me, gracing me with, brushing my life with. True, He is everywhere, always. Before I thought of Him as further off, not so close. When I started to see all the things that I love bestowed upon me, I started to see Him as near, present, everywhere, showering me with good things. Seeing the things I love all around me gives me eyes to see that I am loved, that He loves me.” Ann Voskamp
so there we go. venturing on in life to 3000 things that i am grateful for…
When we’re living our lives with intentional gratitude we’re fixing our eyes upon Jesus and agreeing YES He is good and YES He is faithful and YES He is Lord and YES He is the one who loves us! Gratitude is an expression of faith.
1982. my husband and the eleven years we’ve had married
1983. the freedom that babysitters bring
1984. trying a new resturant – and it being good!
1985. conversation
1986. pork and roasted veges
1987. sunsets and sunrises
1988. new mercies
1989. new beginnings
1990. new seven pm service
1991. new people
1992. new seasons
1993. new opportunties
1994. singing in tounges
1995. fresh enthusiasm
1996. love languages
1997. a lazy afternoon looking at old photos with the kids
1998. seeing a child “get it” (i was mother help at swimming last week)
1999. early mornings
2000. the love and generosity of anniversaries and families
2001. having a mary spirit by joanna weaver
2002. getting a good news text
2003. people arriving early to housegroup to talk
2004. sunshine
2005. freedom
2006. praying for people
2007. our mums group
2009. answered prayer
2010. wedding photos and the love they contain
2011. waffles
2012. hillsong united live in miami
2013. the love of God
2014. words of affirmation
2015. the presence of God
2016. spontaneous family cuddles
“Too often I miss Him, oblivious, blind. I don’t see all the good things that He is giving me, gracing me with, brushing my life with. True, He is everywhere, always. Before I thought of Him as further off, not so close. When I started to see all the things that I love bestowed upon me, I started to see Him as near, present, everywhere, showering me with good things. Seeing the things I love all around me gives me eyes to see that I am loved, that He loves me.” Ann Voskamp
so there we go. venturing on in life to 2000 things that i am grateful for…
Be joyful: Intentionally look around for measures of joy each day. There is joy in simply being alive and in being redeemed by God. Remember, joy is a choice we make, not a feeling we hope to get from our circumstances. It’s good to look for the good, to celebrate it even in small ways. Doing so is a moment of victory. Lysa TerKeurst
“Too often I miss Him, oblivious, blind. I don’t see all the good things that He is giving me, gracing me with, brushing my life with. True, He is everywhere, always. Before I thought of Him as further off, not so close. When I started to see all the things that I love bestowed upon me, I started to see Him as near, present, everywhere, showering me with good things. Seeing the things I love all around me gives me eyes to see that I am loved, that He loves me.” Ann Voskamp
1945. brimming with gratitude for how God is intervening with my family in a desperate time and that its okay to cry in the toy section of kmart while on the phone to my sister hearing good news
1946. the last official day of school holidays today – waitangi day – so apart from some relaxing, and dying my hair, i’m doing some baking and got the school uniforms out and ready to go.
1947. taking the kids on a surprise YOU CAN SHOP trip and there is a 20% off toys at the warehouse!
1948. new star wars lego sets out today!
1949. happy whistling from my sons end of the house
1950. the power of encouragement
1951. had an awesome first night for our housegroup on wednesday night – good people, good waffles, good conversations. we had 19 people, including tony and i, including 5 new people. not sure how many of the newbies will stay (one at least was the boyfriend of one of my chicks who is well planted in another chuch, always love having him come along) but is always good having “new blood”
1952. our local chinese takeaways shop can make egg free fried rice. seriously i am so happy!
1953. more old books from Trade Me – books that i read as a new christian that profoundly affected my relationship and understanding with Jesus – books i can share, like IN HIS STEPS, THE HIDING PLACE, THIS PRESENT DARKNESS…
1954. hugs
1955. the grace of God
1956. the drawing and leading of God
1957. JustONE women’s online conference by Leading and Loving It – God breathed confidence and newness into my heart – was a just at the right time message
1958. the ministry connector that a waffle maker is. over the christmas holidays we’ve, instead of kicking housegroup off in mind jan – have had most everyone round for waffles in small groups – good times to really talk, really connect, really share. waffles are a gift from God.
1959. great conversations about God
1960. worship
1961. listening to people talk about how real God is
1962. lying in bed and talking to God about people and stuff and Him speaking and giving answers to my questions
1963. Ezekiel
1964. words with friends
1965. new baby smell
1966. the comfort and hope of God, no matter the distance and obstacle
1967. E100
1968. our mums group starts up this week!
1969. happy moments hanging out with antonio watching fringe S2 at night
1970. relaxed morning times during the school holidays – esp cos my kids are good sleepers. the earliest they’ve woken is 7.30 and the lastest is 9.30. yes. really. no drugs involved.
1971. expectation and dreaming
1972. its our wedding anniversary next week – eleven years!
1973. morning snuggles with my daughter
1974. the growing heart of worship in my son
1975. public holidays and pj days
1976. bacon and waffles
1977. 2 months today since tony’s dad died. grateful for the support of family and friends and the comfort and hope and peace that God lavishes on us.
1978. watched FIREPROOF with my husband the other night. what a good movie with a great challenge and message.
“Never ever leave your partner—especially in a fire.”
“Fireproof doesn’t mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it.”
“You can’t just follow your heart. Your heart can be deceived. You have to lead your heart.”
Some of the Love Dare Wisdom:
- Although love is communicated in a number of ways,our words often reflect the condition of our heart.
Resolve to say nothing negative,If the temptation arises,choose not to say anything.
It’s better to hold your tongue than to say something you’ll regret.
Be quick to listen,slow to speak and slow to get angry.
Do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindness.
Whatever you put your time,energy and money into,it will become more important to you.It’s hard to care for something you’re not investing in.
When a man is trying to win the heart of a woman, he studies her.He learns her likes, dislikes,habits and hobbies.But after he wins her heart and marries her,he often stops learning about her.It is a lifelong journey that draws his heart ever closer to hers.
You can’t love her,because you can’t give her what you don’t have.
1979. hot cross buns – delish!
1980. new stationary
1981. revelation
When we’re living our lives with intentional gratitude we’re fixing our eyes upon Jesus and agreeing YES He is good and YES He is faithful and YES He is Lord and YES He is the one who loves us! Gratitude is an expression of faith.
so there we go. venturing on in life to 2000 things that i am grateful for…
Be joyful: Intentionally look around for measures of joy each day. There is joy in simply being alive and in being redeemed by God. Remember, joy is a choice we make, not a feeling we hope to get from our circumstances. It’s good to look for the good, to celebrate it even in small ways. Doing so is a moment of victory. Lysa TerKeurst
1910. for friends that become like family
1911. for texts at just the right moment
1912. for courage to say the right things
1913. for sleep ins and snuggles
1914. vanilla coke zero
1915. my kids friends
1916. the smell of cookies in the oven
1917. going to disneyland without leaving the house
1918. sunshiney days and cool rain
1919. watching fringe s2 with my hubby
1920. increased maturity.
1921. waffle dates
1922. countdowns
1923. talk of weddings.
1924. new faces
1925. an unexpected playdate for the kids with granny… ment i got to pop to the shops and do “things” (like get my brows done!)
1926. avon
1927. hot roast chicken and fresh buns
1928. cooking advice on fb
1930. praying for people on sunday morning on the altar call – such a priv
1931. knowing God is with me
1932. Hebrews
1933. Ezekiel
1934. Hope
1935. Potential and possibilities
1936. sales.
1937. happy conversations
1938. good books
1939. immending anniversary! and a babysitter organised!
1940. so grateful for our church leaders and the vision they carry!
1941. my spunky husband
1942. the loft sessions. today. just now.
1943. words of affirmation
1944. finding old books on TM, books that affected my life and my walk
When we’re living our lives with intentional gratitude we’re fixing our eyes upon Jesus and agreeing YES He is good and YES He is faithful and YES He is Lord and YES He is the one who loves us! Gratitude is an expression of faith.
so there we go. venturing on in life to 2000 things that i am grateful for…
Be joyful: Intentionally look around for measures of joy each day. There is joy in simply being alive and in being redeemed by God. Remember, joy is a choice we make, not a feeling we hope to get from our circumstances. It’s good to look for the good, to celebrate it even in small ways. Doing so is a moment of victory. Lysa TerKeurst
1894. sunshine and church picnics
1895. washing on the line and i know it will get dry. simple things i know.
1896. took the kids to the muppets. knowing I would love it. and hoping they would too. and yes they did.
1897. the patience of my husband, to fix my phone
1898. snuggles in the morning with my kids. i love the pace of holidays.
1899. increased clarity.
1890. being prayed for.
1891. waffle dates
1892. last week the kids had a sleep over at their grannys. first in a number of years due to grandads ill health. and the kids were so well behaved. antonio and i enjoyed our night out at the movies and the new season of freedom.
1893. good conversation
1894. skype
1895. new books from Trade Me incl 2 francis chan ones and the mark of the lion series by francine rivers!
1896. weddings!
1897. the conversation of my kids AFTER weddings. sweet.
1898. remembering our own wedding.
1899. seeing old friends at weddings.
1900. grapetise
1901. loving my new hat and grateful for the shade!
1902. answered prayer
1903. embracing seasons of change
1904. E100
1906. reading the bible at night
1907. code orange revival and matt chandler – good preaching
1908. encouragement – i am such a words of affirmation person!
1909. good photos
When we’re living our lives with intentional gratitude we’re fixing our eyes upon Jesus and agreeing YES He is good and YES He is faithful and YES He is Lord and YES He is the one who loves us! Gratitude is an expression of faith.
so there we go. venturing on in life to 2000 things that i am grateful for…
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