Today I start a new habit. I have been very aware of my blessings of late. I often wonder why I have been so blessed. Certainly not because I deserve it, for nothing could be further from the truth. I am beginning a voyage of gratitude today. After reading this post on Ann Voskamp's blog, Holy Experience I will attempt to share my gratitude for 1000 graces, undeserved gifts from my Heavenly Father. How many blessings have I forgotten, ignored or neglected? I am ashamed to tell you I have no idea, daily I take them for granted. There are so many blessings even on those disappointing and even heartbreaking days. Today I start counting some of those blessings both the small and enormous ones. Here are just a few:
1. grace itself is a huge blessing
2. the unfailing love of God, I'll never understand why He gave His Son for me
3. my family, I will count them individually along the way, but today I will group them together because I am thankful that I belong to the family that I do
4. the change of seasons I'm always ready when a new season arrives
5. times of feeling useful, I recognize this gift most when it is missing, those periods of real usefulness are a true gift
6. homegrown produce
7. stories, both true and imaginary
8. prayers of others
9. clean water
10. comfortable shoes
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