Work on Your Gratitude

Lately my heart has been overwhelmed with reminders of how important it is to live in an "attitude of gratitude." From the devotionals I read by Nancy Leigh DeMoss regarding living a lifestyle of gratitude to the blog-roll I found that encourages counting your blessing publicly - I think God is giving me a gentle reminder.

And so, since I was also complaining about having nothing to write about...I decided to join in the bloggy-fun. My goal is to start a list and once a week create a blog post dedicated to gratitude. Yes, I know that it is a "Monday" thing according to "1,000 Gifts" button, but I decided to get a head-start today.

Here is the post that inspired the whole movement entitled "1000 Gifts."

http://http://www.aholyexperience.com/2006/11/gift-list-thousand-things.html


So here is the beginning of my list:

1. Blossoming crab apple trees - the flowers are so pretty and pink
2. Dogs - they love you unconditionally
3. Sunshine after many rainy days
4. Finding my prescription for a lower price ($68 vs. $223)
5. The scent of flowers
6. Watching my goofy dog - it makes me laugh
7. My Dr. prescribed some medicine that instead of making me gain weight may actually help me lose it!
8. A luscious chef's salad for lunch - I love green vegetables!
9. Grandma took us out for breakfast today - yummy food
10. Psalm 119 - been reading it section by section for my devotions - God's Word is powerful

Jesus, I thank You for all Your goodness. Open my eyes to see the wonders of Your grace. I am undeserving - I praise You for each blessing You have given me.


PS - I cannot figure out how to post the button that is supposed to go with this blog. I guess I will put it on the sidebar. If anyone can tell me how to attach it to this post, please do!