Good morning, dear readers! Can you believe it is only three days until Christmas? I hope you have been savoring the holiday season … counting every blessing and thanking the good Lord for it. For every gift comes from Him! ❤
I thought I’d share with you, today, some of my blessings list! You don’t have to read the whole thing 😉 … but perhaps it will inspire you to start looking around you and seeing the joys.
What are you most excited about concerning Christmas? Sweet time with family and friends? Rest? Delicious food? Thoughtful gifts? Precious Christmas hymns? Candlelight services? Laughter and games?
Have you let your heart be still and in awe of the loving Messiah?
Please comment below with a list of YOUR blessings! 🙂 Let’s share the JOY OF THE LORD!
My Blessing List
family around the table
cutting up sweet potatoes at the kitchen counter
reading beautiful, poetic writing
new people in the house
laughter
a child’s innocence
playing games with my family
chocolate
women’s Bible study
late-night run to town
singing along to the radio with sisters
sharing from the heart
book mail
uncontrollable laughter
story inspiration
helpful reminders & encouraging comments on my blog
precious words of God
fiery orange tree
laughter in the morning
long walks
fall festivals
sharing prayer requests
Ann Voskamp’s testimony
needs met
phone call with dear, sweet friend
breathless tears and laughter
prayer in the quiet of the morning
health issues not as bad today
smell of freshly-made soap
little brother’s happy voice
fall scenery
exploring downtown with sisters
thunderstorm
selling soap
sunflower butter oatmeal bowl
rainy morning
new month
feeling good after workout
dressing up pretty
savory food
encouraging Youtube videos
leaves on the ground
rays of sun, amidst the cool air, like a balm on my face
little brother playing with my hair
hot tea
organized and clean space
vacuuming the floors
trying a new recipe
cooking wholesome food
vigorous walk in the cold
wood stacked snugly, ready for winter
pumpkin pie
less anxiety than usual
starting a new & exciting book
leaves blowing past my window
pastor speaking with passion, joy, and humor
lovely conversations with my aunts
seeing new people
growing fellowship in church
pastor speaking truth
gas in my car
genuine smiles
day of rest
writing blog post, happy
family Bible study
hugs from my ladies’ group
encouragement & counsel from friend
lunch, coffee, conversation
prayer time in the night
getting soaps labeled
fresh, clean, healthy hair
good book
prayer time
laughter with sisters over movies
job interview
Bible reading plans
godly women who support me
cozy, roaring fire
friends coming to visit
feeling of overwhelming peace and joy
texts from dear ones
songs
encouraging words, warming the heart
seeing sister in the morning, who unexpectedly stayed home from work
pretty frost on the trees
dragon time essential oil
people following my little blog
laughing & dancing with mom and siblings
laughter
Chick-fil-A fries
quality time with people
baking & cooking for Thanksgiving
people
hope
sunshine coming through my window
catching up on my to-do list
anticipating little brother or sister
Thanksgiving food, rest, joy, and fellowship
fire humming in the fireplace
a day ahead of me
sweet, gracious friends
anticipation, faith, and expectation
books
blogging
laughing until I cry
the ability to express thoughts & ideas through writing
Advent family devotional
praying with my family
sibling camaraderie
truth
phone calls with friends
anticipating going to Christian conference
Bible studies
kind, caring words spoken to me
shopping with sisters
singing along to Christmas songs
power of prayer
cookie exchange
cozy living room
organzing
laughter and fun games with siblings, cousins, and friends
Christmas cards
the wonder of the season
buying Christmas gifts for family
hope
birthday wishes & outing with special friends
sweet & beautiful words from friends
pizza, gluten-free & dairy-free
wandering through huge bookstores
buying books
chocolate cake with whip cream frosting (and safe for me to eat!!)
warm weather
cleaning my room
the Holy Spirit, filling my heart with passion & joy, and my eyes with tears
Bible study & fellowship at friend’s cozy house
mint green purse
brother coming for Christmas!
stepping out of church into snow swirling; fat snowflakes falling on me; driving home through winter wonderland
prayer time bringing peace to my soul
Jesus’ words … the way they comfort me
Christ, my Joy
O HOLY NIGHT – Scotty McCreery
Lady Grace ~ a quiet & gentle spirit 