"Grumbling about hard things blocks our expectation of good things, and if we are not looking for the good things, we may fail to see them when they come. That's part of why thankfulness is so important. Offering thanks to God, no matter what is going on in our lives, is a way of acknowledging that he knows exactly what he is doing and that we can trust him."
~excerpt taken from Lydia Brownback's on-the-go devotional:
Joy: A Godly Woman's Adornment
clean clothes
a son cooking in the kitchen
God's Word
creative children building forts in the back yard
flowers
a little girl who wants to learn to play the piano
a new day
a little boy and girl who weeded my garden
rocks
children who let me read to them
hugs
new quilt projects
mommy dates to the doughnut shop
that we get to go to church
cool evenings
puppies to play with
little men and little women
spiritual mothers who encourage me
stars
a husband who brings me coffee in bed each morning
puppy kisses
God's sovereign plan
mountains
children buried in a good book
a brother to play guns with
children diligently working
mommy and that she call's me sunshine
these babies
"Do all things without grumbling or questioning."
Philippians 2:14
"I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness,
and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High.
Psalms 7:17
Anna - your photography is really beautiful - I love your SPECIAL shots and all the captions! The one of the kids bare feet made me have tears of joy. I think I can even guess who is who!!!! You are a special lady and thanks for being a special mom! my love to you, your northwest mom!
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