"Everytime you feel in God's creatures something pleasing and attractive, do not let your attention be arrested by them alone, but, passing them by, transfer your thought to God and say: 'Oh my God, if Thy creations are so full of beauty, delight and joy, how infinitely more full of beauty, delight and joy art Thou Thyself, Creator of all'!" ~Nicodemus of the Holy Moutain (exerpt from One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp)
{Gifts 16-20}
16. Noisy air vents
17. Shiny curtains
18. Trees reaching high to the sky
19. Crisp, tangy oranges
20. A little lamp trying to clear the darkness
This Gift counting has been quite a journey for me. It seems like such a little task, but feels so large. I actually have written down a lot more. I am just slow getting them on here. ;)
How to explain what I have learned from this simple task? I can't. I have learned so much, and I am sure I will learn a lot more before 1000.
It has brought me a joy inside I can't explain. Yesterday before school. I just sat there for an hour reading the book, reading my bible, jotting down gifts, and praying.
You can read what Ann wrote here about it http://onethousandgifts.com/a-letter-from-ann
And I guess I can't really relate with her when it comes to being a mother. Well, for a short time period I did all that laundry, all those dishes, took care of kiddos, and, it seemed, did more laundry. (when I was helping Jen) But, even though I am not a mom, and pretty sure none of you who are reading this are, I have my own 'drag down' things that keep me from remembering why I am really here. And that is to praise and thank God for everything.
Have a wonderful, beautiful day. And get out and enjoy this awesome weather were having. Well, it was awesome yesterday. I haven't been out yet today. ;) Hopefully it's just as nice.
~Ivy
{Gifts 16-20}
16. Noisy air vents
17. Shiny curtains
18. Trees reaching high to the sky
19. Crisp, tangy oranges
20. A little lamp trying to clear the darkness
This Gift counting has been quite a journey for me. It seems like such a little task, but feels so large. I actually have written down a lot more. I am just slow getting them on here. ;)
How to explain what I have learned from this simple task? I can't. I have learned so much, and I am sure I will learn a lot more before 1000.
It has brought me a joy inside I can't explain. Yesterday before school. I just sat there for an hour reading the book, reading my bible, jotting down gifts, and praying.
You can read what Ann wrote here about it http://onethousandgifts.com/a-letter-from-ann
And I guess I can't really relate with her when it comes to being a mother. Well, for a short time period I did all that laundry, all those dishes, took care of kiddos, and, it seemed, did more laundry. (when I was helping Jen) But, even though I am not a mom, and pretty sure none of you who are reading this are, I have my own 'drag down' things that keep me from remembering why I am really here. And that is to praise and thank God for everything.
Have a wonderful, beautiful day. And get out and enjoy this awesome weather were having. Well, it was awesome yesterday. I haven't been out yet today. ;) Hopefully it's just as nice.
~Ivy
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