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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
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.
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…
Go read the full post over at A Holy Experience. so so so profoundly powerful.
“And behind Gajowniczek, a man breaks rank… And he steps forward so all can see his face —- Maximillian Kolbe — a Jew who converted to Christianity. The Jew who was known to give up his food rations to those less hungry than he was. A Christian known to give his blanket to those not as cold as he was. Maximilian Kolbe, he was known to these incarcerated Jews as the Christ of Auschwitz… and he steps forwards silently, takes off his cap, and before the commandant he says,
“Let me take his place. He has a wife and children. I am not married. I am not a father. He is young. I am old. Take me.” I turn around so that I can see the kids’ faces. “Maximilian Kolbe was only 6 years older than Gajowniczek — 47.”
Kolbe spent the next 14 days singing hymns and praying with those nine other men, as one by one, all of them starved to death… And only one month prior to Kolbe being dragged off to starve, on June 15, 1941, — Maximilian Kolbe had written this to his mother:
‘Dear Mama, I am in the camp of Auschwitz. Everything is well in my regard. Be tranquil about me and about my health, because the good God is everywhere and provides for everything with love.’”
I had memorized that line of the letter. Because if a man in the midst of one the most hideous scenarios known in the history of the world could write a line like that — not from a bad day at the office or a hard day with the kids, but from the death stench of Auschwitz — how can anyone deny this ultimat,e iron-clad testimony : A Good God is everywhere — and provides for everything with love.
If Maximilian Kolbe could stand in Auschwitz and write “Be tranquil — because the good God is everywhere and provides for everything with love” — is there ever really anything that should make one lose tranquility? It could be like a song for all the doubters and anxious: The good God is everywhere and provides for everything with love.
“At the end of the 14 days, when Kolbe was still alive — still alive and still singing and breathing and giving thanks to God — the Nazi’s plunged a lethal injection into Maximillian Kolbe.”
“Because of Maximilian Kolbe, I can’t act frivolously — because every single moment is pregnant with meaning. Because it was a gift to me from that one who died that I might breathe this breath, that I might act today, that I might embrace this moment — I could never take another moment for granted.”
That lump in my throat. Forget the glossy catalogues and the mindless distractions and the frivolous frittering away! Because One died for me that I might breathe this breath…
It’s all a gift.
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
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.
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.
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…
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…
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