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Multitude Monday: Seeing the Goodness

Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness. Psalm 107:8-9


Today, I'm thanking the Father for:

Yellow jonquils in January.

                    Hot berry tea when I come in from the cold.

Oswald Chambers, who died in 1917, but still blesses us with his book of devotions every day.

The muted sounds of traffic on the Parkway a half mile away; letting me know things are normal.

                    A beautiful umbrella that was a Christmas gift.

The beautiful rain that gives me an excuse to use my new umbrella.

A ceramic cup full of perfectly brewed coffee.

                    Always a new road to travel.

Books.

The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library; a house full of treasure.

                   Our good neighbors who watch.

My little sister who is celebrating her birthday today.

Grocery stores full of good things.

                   Stop signs.

The neighbor who always wave when I go past her house.

January sunsets.

                   White, puffy clouds.

People who remember that work is a good thing.

The old photo of my husband's ancestors that reminds me.

                    Granddaughters singing when they think no one is listening.

Friends who always say 'yes' when I am needy.

A child in a spinning teacup, so full of joy!

                     Spiral notebooks.

Sweet dreams.

A life that is full.

26-50 The Joy Dare

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  1. lil red henJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    I love that Bible verse! And isn't it hard to limit the number of blessings?

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    1. Faith, Folklore, and FriendsJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:32 PM

      I don't think we can count them all. Lots of things we don't even think about and take for granted are blessings. I know I'm not always as thankful as I should be.

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