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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.

1000 things

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

 

 

2329.  Jesus is good

 

2330.  encouragement

 

2331.  godchick – oh how i love this woman’s blog and her heart for Jesus!  i read it and often just say wow.  followed by a YES!  ME TOO LORD! 

 

2332.  first women’s event of the year done!  and done well and done beautifully and done with so much fun!  love our women’s team and the women from our church!  and i cant cant cant wait for our ILLUMINATE conference coming up in june!

 

2333.  recovery

 

2334.  Lost.  it is still my happy place

 

2335.  a night in watching a good comedy movie on tv.  who knew “confessions of a shopaholic” would be so funny!

 

2336.  we go on holiday next week!  yay! 

 

2337.  opportunity

 

2338.  a fringe trim

 

2339.  clean kitchen.  thanks to my gifted husband!

 

2340.  long distance phone calls

 

2341.  you’re already amazing

 

2342.  powerpoint

 

2343.  pinterest – and finding the right shade of pink!

 

2344.  planning

 

2345.  dark dariy free chocolate

 

2346.  unglued

 

2347.  butter chicken

 

2348.  the best housegroup in the world

 

2349.  generosity

 

2350.  once upon a time

 

2351.  jonah

 

2352.  my darling 11 year old and the big night at rugby.  pure joy!

 

2353.  home made cream eggs… oooh they were so good i made more.  out of the context of easter.  i am sure that is allowed.  i am practicing for next year!

 

 

 

 

 

“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.

1000 things

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

 

 

 

2298.  “the one thing” that jumps out when reading the bible is of course the one thing my heart needs to hear

 

2299.  light therapy – ten sessions done (doing 12 weeks 3 times a week)

 

2300.  good parent/student/teacher interviews last week

 

2301.  fringe – new season! 

 

2302.  undaunted by christine caine.  mental note: i will always cry in the first few chapters of the book.  even while sitting in the car waiting to pick the kids up after school

 

2303.  clean kitchen, gifted husband

 

2304.  opportunity

 

2305.  spotify – best way to check out new music!

 

2306.  pursued by jud wilhite 

 

2307.  morning check lists and google calendars

 

2308.  my son got baptized!

 

2309.  having to have time to worship – aka having to lie down after light therapy

 

2310.  200 days of the McCheyne Bible Plan on youversion

 

2311.  our new childrens church pastor – she rocks!

 

2312.  apple cranberry juice

 

2313.  God’s love and revelation of His love

 

2314.  long distance phone calls

 

2315.  unglued by lysa terkeurst – we’re using it in our mums group – just waiting for the dvd’s to arrive.  have brought the book and passed it around, also a few library copies going around the group.  its one of the best books ever about emotions and reactions and living as a woman for jesus in the midst of the storm

 

2316.  our awesome housegroupies… we so love them!

 

2317.  the funny guys at lifeFM (christian radio station) that i get to listen to on my way to and from light therapy in manukau.  man they make me laugh

 

2318.  new faces

 

2319.  my new cross ring $2 is the best price #divajewellery

 

2320.  sunny days perfect for washing but cooler nights perfect for sleeping

 

2321.  the lovely people who stopped and helped me with my flat car battery after school last week.  incl the random lady, a friend, a random man (thankfully he stopped as the 3 of us chicks didn’t know what to do!  we had cords and 2 cars but no smarts!) and the school caretaker and then the school principal pulled up too!

 

2322.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:6-7

 

2323.  Peace is from God and of God

 

2324.  botany community day

 

2325.  more new faces!

 

2326.  answered prayer

 

2327.  bethel – without words

 

2328.  tony won me a cd last night at church!

 

 

 

 

“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.

1000 things

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

 

2268.  i won a book!

 

2269.  family time

 

2270.  long phone calls

 

2271.  new experiences and new loves

 

2272.  no allergic food reactions over our away time (since then i’ve had one major and 2 semi decent… so yay for the grace on us at holiday time!)

 

2273.  surprises

 

2274.  best friends

 

2275.  memory making

 

2276.  nothing is wasted

 

2277.  ooooh just got back from visiting our friends and we got more presents!  a vegan cookie cook book (great for gluten/dairy/egg peeps like myself) and real marriage by mark and grace driscoll – excited much!

 

2278.  potential

 

2279.  the cool breeze on a hot day

 

2280.  copious amounts of washing on the line, getting dry

 

2281.  spotify free trial – found lots of great christmas music and played them thru my hubbys lap top at my parents place all christmas day (yay, better than the cds and RECORDS they had on offer lol) – and its a great way to try new music, like chris tomlin’s new album BURNING LIGHTS>  spotified it then brought it, so good!

 

2282.  finding GF bread at the 6th shop (phew!)

 

2283.  hanging out with the most amazing woman – the only person at home who i go and catch up with – she was “the wise woman” of our youth group and the person i went to when i was “running away from home” and she extended grace and life and hope and books and love… she still inspires me and still gives me wisdom and still makes me stay way longer than i intended as we get excited about the purposes of God…  when i grow up i want to be just like raewyn

 

2284.  singing songs in the car loudly with the family and the windows rolled down

 

2285.  gift vouchers

 

2286.  dreams and visions, sleep and imagination

 

2287.  new worship music

 

2288.  texts asking if housegroup is starting yet…

 

2289.  the oven is fixed!  i can bake again!  made some yummy hokey pokey biscuits and my favourite gluten free chocolate brownie

 

2290.  the block

 

2291.  cooler weather

 

2292.  school stationary ordered and delivered.  school shoes brought.  almost ready for term 1 to roll on.

 

2293.  new kitchen storage!

 

2294.  new babies – i get to cuddle one last week (okay i confess i’m not very maternal and my husband is the baby whisperer in our family, but this is one of my housegroup chicks and so its special)

 

2295.  dessert and conversation (love january for pastoral hanging outing)

 

2296.  His grace to walk through anything

 

2297.  “the one thing” that jumps out when reading the bible is of course the one thing my heart needs to hear

 

 

“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.

1000 things

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

 

 

2230.  sunshine

 

2231.  this week is our young adults retreat!

 

2232.  the promises of God

 

2233.   our awesome church and awesome pastors

 

2234.  late night conversations with newbies

 

2235.  beach days and beach digs

 

2236.   accurate prophetic words that feed the spirit

 

2237.  youversion bible plans

 

2238.  my new kirby vacum cleaner, sent up on a truck from my parents….

 

2239.  taise

 

2240.   happy morning texts

 

2241.  praying for strangers

 

2242.  gluten free bread

 

2243.  teddy bears picnic at Mainly Music today!

 

2244.   in a week my parents have sold a house and brought a house

 

2245.  days off

 

2246.  up days

 

2247.  bravehearts

 

2248.  unexpected hugs

 

2249.  unexpected provision

 

2250.  came to my rescue and one thing remains.  such great songs.  great message.  great reality.

 

2251.  marmite on toast.  not for me, but for someone who loves it as much as i do.  good to give to those will appreciate.

 

2252.  praying out loud

 

2253.  details

 

2254.  psalms

 

2255.  bake sale

 

2256.  hearing how being at starship last week at the same time as a friend and her daughter, and us texting and praying together, so helped them both get thru the hard stuff

 

2257.  getting the last copy of Father of Lights dvd at the local christian bookstore!

 

2258.  35 cans of lift plus in the car… ready for the weekend retreat!

 

2259.  upcoming wedding and seeing how God has worked in their lives

 

2260.  the grace of God

 

2261.  waiting rooms and opportunties to talk and pray for strangers

 

2262.  feel inside and stuff like that.  still such a great song.

 

2263.  LOST

 

2264.  Revolution.  okay, just because of the LOST actors in it…

 

2265.  me and my son… both han solo – and fun times at the Light Party

 

2266.  The Holy Spirit speaking and at work @ the Best Housegroup in the World

 

2267.  my funny husband who puts up with my good days and my spaz days – who understands my *quirks* and loves me anyway… who is my best friend and pineapple hunter… love and so thankful!

 

 

“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.

1000 things

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

 

 

 

2196.  school holidays and the slower pace of life (so much slower that i didnt post this last week, in the holidays and am must getting round to finishing it now!)

 

2197.  my daughters bossy voice… because it means she’s feeling better after a week being sick

 

2198.  my lovely lovely lovely MIL who came and took a basket of wet towels home with her to the dryer

 

2199.  chocolate

 

2200.  new worship

 

2201.  sunday night church, breathe on us Holy Spirit

 

2202.  the magic school bus

 

2203.  my lovely gp

 

2204.  specialist appts booked – 3 coming up in the next few weeks

 

2205.  Leading & Loving It Virtual Group – so love the women i’m with

 

2206.  sleep, though its not that flash at the moment, i am grateful for the sleep i am getting, as it is more than it was even 2 years ago!

 

2207.  the promises of God

 

2208.  in between books

 

2209.  crunchy GF chicken

 

2210.  sunshine and warm days

 

2211.  my son’s creativity, he’s writing acrostic poems for the WHAT NOW team

 

2212.  pj days

 

2213.  sunday afternoons snuggling with the family watching the All Blacks win

 

2214.  Rice Bubble & Marshmallow Slice… nom nom nom

 

2215.  Worship Wednesdays

 

2216.  adventures planned

 

2217.  4 new people at our young adults housegroup (oh my where do they fit though!)

 

2218.  praying for one another

 

2219.  His Presence Conference @ The River – still wowed and awed by what God did and is continuing to do – #stillhere

 

2220.  connections and communicating

 

2221.  my black flat boots… so uber comfortable!

 

2222.  have i said how much i love our housegroupies?

 

2224.  phoenix bread

 

2225.  podcasts

 

2226.  tea parties and nail polish

 

2227.  ghd hair straighteners

 

2228.  LOVE CAKE lemon cupcakes… wowzer!

 

2229.  opportunity to watch Star Wars 4, 5 AND 6 with my son… even though it is because he is home sick from school with the same tummy bug evangeline had during the holidays

 

 

 

“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.

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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

 

 

2162.  i so love my kids and antonio!

 

2163.  i won again!  this time i won 3 months premium account on spotify.  if you dont know what spotify is… its kinda a radio station but on your computer, and you can choose what and who you listen to.  its awesome!  is a great opp to discover new music too, like free chapel and citipointe

 

2164.  secret things happening at school for Rm12’s art exhibition next week…

 

2165.  advice and wisdom

 

2166.  these GF cookies.  amazing.  instead of using nutella (since we have me and my daughter with nut allergies) i used sweet william choc spread which is dairy and nut free.  amazing.

 

2167.  the first of august

 

2168.  we celebrated my MIL 70th birthday earlier in the month at a lovely local restaurant, who catered specially for me, adding to the wonderfulness of the night

 

2169.  new friends

 

2170.  people excited about the Holy Spirit

 

2171.  turkish delight hot chocolate

 

2172.  the coffee club VIP membership

 

2173.  the grace of God

 

2174.  unexpected encouragement.  when i preach i’m blest that people who know me know i am a words of affirmation chick and come and encourage me afterwards, but last week, a week after preaching on sunday morning on the parable of the net (and DONT GIVE UP / galatians 6:9) a man whom i didnt know (he comes semi regularly with his wife) came up and said how blown away and inspired and encouraged by what i had shared.  so amazed and humbled.  feel so incredibly blest to be used by God and very aware of the priv it is to share and speak.

 

2175.  my sons heart.  there’s just so something about him.

 

2176.  planning my hubbys 40th.  which is over a year away

 

2177.  planning christmas away in the south island.  which is creeping up closer

 

2178.  opportunity knocks

 

2179.  good public medical care

 

2180.  cetaphil

 

2181.  psalm 63

 

2182.  podcasts.  esp christine caine’s at the moment – she so rocks and is inspiring!  she’s speaking at Sista’s Conf this year… think i’ll so have to go to the night stuff!

 

2183.  our own church is having a Conference!!!! excited much!

 

2184.  my daughters 7th birthday.  she is delightful

 

2185.  my hubbys birthday the next day.  so love that man.

 

2186.  good family together time

 

2189.   four birthdays, four cakes, four songs, four candle blowing out times

 

2190.  progress with the allergist and dietican

 

2191.  sunshine

 

2192.  school adventures and field trips

 

2193.  google and the easy reach to find information

 

2194.  opportunity – i’m preaching on the 2nd sept (this weekend!)

 

2195.  holistic hair shampoo and conditioner

 

 

 

 

 

“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.

 

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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

 

 

2131.  the grace of love

 

2132.  sales at hallestines and free delivery and gift cards from my parents

 

2133.  gluten free sorbet

 

2134.  the muppet movie.  i so love it.

 

2135.  ears that feel better

 

2136.  hillsong cornerstone

 

2137.  fire

 

2138.  new pjs

 

2139.  sleep ins

 

2140.  a delicious dinner and evening with tony’s mum

 

2141.  overcoming

 

2142.  a not inbetween book

 

2143.  preaching this week

 

2144.  encouraging texts

 

2145.  knowing that God’s sufficiency is mine, even when i’m not feeling it

 

2146.  people that know how to fix computers

 

2147.  lifes a happy song… okay thats the muppet movie again – perfect remedy for a rainy holiday day

 

2148.  google calendar.  shared with my hubby.  means we’re on the same page.  literally.

 

2149.  hope

 

2150.  homecomings

 

2151.  the faithfulness and reality of God

 

2152.  mighty ape

 

2153.  Healing testimonies

 

2154.  my friend fee.  she is inspiration and light and challenge and blossoms to me. 

 

2155.  The Gluten Free Diva.  so loving!  esp this vid on the emotional side of GF living

 

2156.  bravery

 

2157.  bubbles

 

2158.  values and validation

 

2159.  buying christmas presents.  already.

 

2160.  awwww… my son just wrote a note to evangeline (his sister) and gave her 20c because she helped him with “a project” today.  how sweet is that!

 

2161.  i so love my kids and antonio!

 

 

 

“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.

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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

 

 

 

2098.  older women in the church who will pray and hug

 

2099. we are – kari jobe

 

2100.  a husband that offers to do the dishes after a long hard day

 

2101.  lysa terkeurst’s books

 

2102.  pekish gluten free crackers and cheese

 

2103.  the lady that carries a bible in her pocket to work

 

2104.  Hilary Barry@Hilary_Barry I might start carrying a bible in my pocket in support of the casino worker facing disciplinary action for doing just that. Unbelievable.

 

2105.  creative brain strain trying to change the colours on photoshop – creating a 70th birthday invitation for my MIL

 

2106.  the final product

 

2107.  unexpected blessings and thanks

 

2108.  compliments and people noticing things

 

2109.  safe arrival back to NZ of our housegroup missionary who has spent a year in afganistan

 

2110.  jesus

 

2111.  psalm 63

 

2112.  opportunity

 

2113.  emails about God

 

2114.  the smell of toast.  even though i cant have it. 

 

2115.  burgen gluten free ancient seed toast.  its delish.  not the same as good old white toast with marmite.  but pretty special in itself

 

2116.  hot water bottles

 

2117.  the overcoming power of God

 

2118.  worship via youtube

 

2119.  people living their dreams

 

2120.  my computer didnt die last night.  i thought it might have.

 

2121.  i slept all night last night.  first time this year.

 

2122.  i only fainted once today.

 

2123.  phone calls from my sister

 

2124.  matt chandler’s phillipans series

 

2125.  one of my housegroupies gave me some gluten free goodies last night.  so blest my heart

 

2126.  generosity

 

2127.  redemption

 

2128.  my son won an award for ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS at school assembly today.

 

2129.  my daughter read out a mini story with a microphone in front of assembly today.

 

2130.  my daughter won a mp3 player at assembly – very exciting assembly!

 

 

 

 

 

“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.

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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.

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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

 

2025.  a wonderful encouraging church who nodded and smiled and then came and shared their hearts with me after i preached on sunday

 

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…

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