Showing posts with label grace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grace. Show all posts

Monday, September 5, 2011

Blessings counted


22. family, friends and laughter
23. waking up to the smell of bacon cooking
24. long distance giggles
25. healthy new addition due in December
26. smell of fresh Autumn air
27. pencils, notebooks and backpacks...signs of the new school year
28. clean sheets and fluffy pillows
29. fears faced -Congratulations making Chorale, Maggie!
30. prayers of faith filled friends
31. unexpected kindness...thanks for changing my tire, guys
32. patience for the meantime





Friday, July 22, 2011

More blessings, many more

8. family time visits
9. fuzzy little noggins
10. hiding under covers 
11. shaking off sleep to sounds of tiny little steps and an excited "Grandma, Grandma"

This was my list on June 7.  I didn't consider it complete and, therefore, didn't post it. Now, I realize that is not the point.

Gratitude is incomplete.  Continuously ebbing and flowing.  Wave after wave.

Grace upon grace.



Friday, April 1, 2011

Drive Thru Grace

On my way to Bible study the other night, I did something that I do quite often. I decided to drive through a popular fast food restaurant for coffee, a large half-caf mocha with whipped cream. I had been feeling a little tired from my very long day and wanted a quick pick-me-up. I drove up to the speaker and gave my order. After paying for my purchase, I drove around to the window to wait.

Truth be told, I was also tired in my spirit. I had many issues from the day weighing heavy on my heart. Angry words with my husband, worries about my children, the gnawing feeling that I am woefully inadequate to be God's servant. I sat waiting close to tears when the lady came to the window and handed me my cup. But, this is where she did something unexpected. She held onto my cup for just a moment as I reached out touching her hand just above mine and with a bright smile said, “Have a great night, Enjoy!”

Just then, I felt God’s grace wash over me right there in the drive thru. My Heavenly Father knows my needs. He knew I needed more than just a little caffiene to bring my sprirt into balance. He used her ordinary words to remind me that just when I need Him, He's right here.