1000 Gifts: A new season

"O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up;

You understand my thought from afar. You scrutinize my path and my lying down,

And are intimiately acquainted with all my ways. Even before there is a word on my tongue,

Behold, O Lord, You know it all. You have enclosed me behind and before,

And laid Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me..."

Psalm 139: 1-6

Overwhelmed by His grace,

astounded by His glory,

amazed by His splendor,

I give thanks once again for including me in it all.

0402

redemption

0403

God's creative hand... His artistry... His pallet of colors... the beauty of His creation

0404

this timely promise:

"And the One sitting on the throne said,

'Look, I am making everything new!'

And then He said to me,

'Write this down,

for what I tell you is trustworthy and true."

Revelation 21:5

0404

warmer temperatures and time to play outside

0405

piggy back rides

0406

and big brothers who care, play, laugh, and love

0407

helping hands in the kitchen-- "This is so fun, Mom!!"

0408

book club fun and the camaraderie of (co-op) classmates

0409

tire swings and the generosity of neighbors

0410

the three musketeers

0411

freshly baked bread

0412

laughter

0413

bear hugs

0414

green grass and this overgrown monkey

0415

burdens lifted, fears relieved, excellent doctors, and God's healing hand

0416

my daddy... home

0417

rest

0418

the leading of the Spirit, His gentle answer amidst the storm, His peace-- so graciously offered, and the folks who prayed me through

0419

an unexpected visit from favorite friends and a lovely afternoon visit

0420

Grandmom & Pops

0421

an Easter celebration, a weekend in the woods, egg hunts and treasures... together

0422

yet even moreso...

the cross of Calvary and the death of our Lord-- His matchless gift... His never-ending love

0423

"He is not here; He is risen, just as He said" (Matthew 28:6). Hallelujah!

and the list goes on...