Day 26 (Leftovers): 30 Days of Thankfulness

And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.Matthew 14:20 I am thankful for leftovers. Of course, there was enough food from yesterday for today, and it was still delicious! I actually plan for leftovers once or twice a week, especially on Sundays so … Continue reading Day 26 (Leftovers): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 25 (God): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.Psalm 100:3 I am thankful that God is God. He made everything and everyone, including me, according to His perfect plan. He knows what I need better … Continue reading Day 25 (God): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 24 (Play): 30 Days of Thankfulness

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;Ecclesiastes 3:4 I am thankful for playtime and laughter. Little Bit is adorable when she puts on a tutu and tiara to be a princess for the day, and then declares Snoopy and Tigger to be kings. I … Continue reading Day 24 (Play): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 23 (Spirit): 30 Days of Thankfulness

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.John 6:63 I am thankful for coffee. I like the way it makes my kitchen smell in the mornings, and I like how my eyes feel just a little bit more open … Continue reading Day 23 (Spirit): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 22 (Time): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.Colossians 4:5 I am thankful for time. Time spent laughing with family and friends. Time spent running around the yard our snuggling and reading with our little girl. Time spent drinking coffee quietly in the mornings with my husband. Time spent listening to someone who … Continue reading Day 22 (Time): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 21 (Word): 30 Days of Thankfulness

That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,Ephesians 5:26 As a continuation of yesterday's post, I am thankful for the water of the Word. The Word of God washes me cleaner than any soap imaginable. And it takes the Word to keep me clean. I am grateful to … Continue reading Day 21 (Word): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 20 (Water): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.Psalms 147:8 I am thankful for water. We are blessed to have clean, drinkable water, straight from the tap. We have enough water to bathe, keep our clothes clean, wash the dishes, scrub whatever is dirty, … Continue reading Day 20 (Water): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 19 (Crafting): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Let brotherly love continue.Hebrews 13:1 I am thankful for craft supplies. I know that sounds completely frivolous, but I really do find joy in making things. First of all, it’s really rewarding to be creative, to take ideas and pieces of stuff and turn it into something pretty (or interesting) and maybe even useful. The … Continue reading Day 19 (Crafting): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 18 (Prayer): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Pray without ceasing.I Thessalonians 5:17 I am so very thankful for the privilege of prayer! It still amazes me that I can actually talk to God, through Jesus, in the Spirit. I can praise Him and tell Him personally how thankful I am for everything. I can repent when I mess up. I can ask … Continue reading Day 18 (Prayer): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 17 (Fear): 30 Days of Thankfulness

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments : his praise endureth for ever.Psalm 111:10 I am thankful for fear. Not the kind of fear that makes me squeal at spiders or hug the side of a mountain, but the kind of fear … Continue reading Day 17 (Fear): 30 Days of Thankfulness →