So I’ve been thinking for awhile that I need to reflect on my blessings and cultivate more of a heart of thankfulness.  It is very, very easy to let a complaining heart give root to bitterness.  I can tell it’s affected my attitude this past month – and while some of my frustrations my be legitimate – I know the enemy would love it if I focused all my energy and attention to those difficulties.

This said, I’m taking the leading of the Father and the wisdom of a number of people (like this excellent snippet from Renee), and every now and then I’m going to post a list of things I’m thankful for.  She’s right; it really does help to only focus on those things for which I’m grateful.  So, without further adieu…

I’m thankful for:

1. Our new little one on the way!
2. Our great kiddo already here
3. An amazing husband who daily extends grace to me
4. A roof over our heads, food on the table, and clothes on our bodies
5. Schweppes Bitter Lemon
6. Seeing the ocean from our kitchen balcony
7. Starbucks – lame but true
8. Daily milk from our doorman – our milk dilemma has been solved, thanks to Kabob’s mama!
9. Wood floors in our living room and bedrooms – I’ve always wanted that
10. Sufficient grace in weakness
11. Skype – oh man, am I thankful for Skype
12. As long as we’re there, I might as well be thankful for the internet as well
13. The most comfortable mattress in the world, and the fact that it is in our bedroom

posted: 07 May 17
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