"To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us - and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace, for it brings with it immense graces from Him. Gratitude therefore takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder and to praise of the goodness of God. For the grateful person knows that God is good, not by hearsay but by experience. And that is what makes all the difference." {Thomas Merton}
This week I'm thankful for...
971. Pure, clean water to drink
972. Ibuprofen - for those pain-in-the-neck days
973. Clean sheets
974. The experience of living overseas
975. Encouraging blog comments
976. Great co-workers (both former, and current)
977. Early morning quiet times
978. New kitchen towels
979. A husband who isn't afraid to tell it like it is
980. Air-conditioning on hot summer days
What are YOU thankful for today?
I'm finally signed up for your posts to be emailed to me! Grateful for technology! Grateful for bloggy friends who are such encouragers (you!), grateful for pretty things and being able to create.
ReplyDelete{Blush} - I'm so thankful for kind friends around the world, including people I've never actually met. The blogging world can be so much fun!
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