One Word for 2015: FOCUS

  I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14  Nablopomo Writing Prompt for Thursday, January 1, 2015: What are your resolutions for the new year? Tell us how you picked them. I did not make any resolutions for the New Year. Actually, I never make resolutions …

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Gratitude Journal: Personal Holidays

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. ~ Albert Einstein ~ Today, I am grateful for…  another year. Today is my birthday, my personal holiday. Today marks the beginning of my 58th year of miraculous moments. I’m walking into this new …

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Gratitude Journal: Contentment

  And I am not saying this because I feel neglected, for I have learned to be satisfied with what I have. I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry, …

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Gratitude Journal: Guidance

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. ~ 1Peter 5:6-7 ~ Today I am most grateful for: * The lessons the Holy Spirit has been teaching me lately. I am learning how to let go: to release the need to believe I …

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Gratitude Journal: Song Birds

  Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Today I am grateful for… *Song Birds – If you’re one of my regular readers, you know I have a little dog. Well, during our morning walk today, I heard birds singing. At first I didn’t notice their song …

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Gratitude Journal 004 ~ Best Friends

  Today I am grateful for… *My Daughter’s Best Friend. One day when my daughter was about 4 years old, I overheard her having a one-sided conversation in the next room. I knew there was no one with her, so I figured she was talking to one of her toys. After a little while, she got quiet and I went …

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Daily Gratitude Journal 003 ~ Creativity

  Today I am am thankful for… * Creativity – When I’m able to tune out all of the background noise and tune into the creative spirit inside, it’s a wonderful feeling. – One that has eluded me lately. Today I am in my zone. It feels so good to be able to do what I love. Thank you, Holy …

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Gratitude Journal 002 – Sunshine

   This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! Psalm 118:24 Today I am grateful for… *Sunshine and Warm temperatures. We’ve been getting hammered this winter with so much snow it was becoming difficult to hold onto my joy. I could feel it trying to slip away from me with each …

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Gratitude Journal 001- Family

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ~ Today I am grateful for… *Surprises – A phone call from my niece woke me up this morning. “Auntie, I’m at the front door. I came by to have breakfast with you.” She came in with hugs, kisses and …

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