gifts of thanksgiving -#38-#44

what a wonderful week! so many things to be grateful for
God is good!
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Gracefully Daisy

Remember #32-#38

#32-I couldn't believe I rounded the corner and right before my eyes I saw the rainbow!  beginning to end-enchanting and automatically a smile lit up my face and I thanked God! 

#33-The other end-I was in the car so I could not capture it all with my iphone but the picture is engraved in my heart

#33- sweet baby Sam enjoying his new pool and entertaining all of us and bringing us Joy

Genesis 9:16
#34-Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.”

we have so much to be thankful for...

#35- for family that brings Joy to our lives
#36- for laughter around the dinner table
#37- for new memories made
#38- for Josh's perfected art of making indoor s'mores...

Gracefully Daisy

gifts of thanksgiving -#25-#31

I have so much to be grateful for! Just today he has showered me with gifts undeserved!

Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!http://bible.us/Ps119.5.NIV

this is my prayer today, " make my ways steadfast Lord in obeying your decrees!" So today in obedience I give you thanks for you are good and your mercy endures forever! Here is a sampling of the goodness you continue to give me... Thank you

#25 for a wonderful husband who constantly sweeps me off my feet
#26 for safety in the storms
#27 for wonderful neighbors
#28 for walks on sunny days with Sammy
#29 for a crawling little man who keeps us on our toes
#30 for date nights
#31 for sweet surprise trips to Texas...

The lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.http://bible.us/Ps118.24.NIV

Gracefully Daisy

This life I lead... gifts of thanksgiving #18-#24

This life I lead is beautiful ...

Daily I am amazed by the beautiful and bountiful gifts that my Savior bestows upon me in this life I lead. 

"Thanksgiving is inherent to a true salvation experience; thanksgiving is necessary to live the well, whole,fullest life." ~Ann Voskamp One Thousand Gifts

My heart flutters within me as I type this quote. I long for the fullest life and I know the One who has promised to give it to me. Could it be that I have been missing out on it because of my ungrateful heart? Could it be that I have not been living out my salvation completely because of the ungratefulness that clouds my longing to live in gratitude. Forgive me Lord...

I thank God for his grace that he so lavishly pours upon my heart and like a balm my heart is healed and gratitude begins to grow and take root...


may I continue to water it with the words of thanksgiving that I sometimes have to force out of my lips-one day they will freely flow...
the joy that exists because my heart chooses a life of thanksgiving will give me strength and daily I will 

"...sacrifice thank offerings, preparing the way so that God will show me his salvation"-Psalm 50:23 

#18 receiving a letter from the Love of my life describing the beautiful memories we have mad in our 1247 days of marriage
 #19 a talk on the phone with my best friend
#20 the sweet rest after long days of work
#21 snuggles and giggles with my little man
#22 for Salvation that is a gift of grace
#23 for a home in which we can share with friends
#24 discovering truths in One Thousand Gifts which I received from my love for Mother's Day

Gracefully Daisy

Giving Thanks To God For He is Good

So full of gratitude for all the blessings the Lord rains down on us! Lord, help us to always be grateful...

Psalm 9:1[ Psalm 9 ] For the director of music. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A psalm of David. I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

8-For the rain that helps our plants grow

9-For the beauty of  Spring in bloom 

10-For creativity also in bloom

11-For Friendships that bring joy to our lives  

12-For family vacations on the beach so longed for

13-For  a wonderful husband and a beautiful  son
14-For moments to cherish in pictures
15-for strolls on magnificent beaches
16-for peace in our hearts
17-For Love that surpasses our understanding...

Gracefully Daisy