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Feb. 9, 2008

Blessings

    God is good isn't He? Even amidst sad or trying times, we have SO much to be thankful for. Whether it is a mug, a favorite quilt or even a pen that writes nicely, I have so many blessings in my life.
    Satan wants us to focus on what may be the trials or tough times in our lives. When we look away from those things and focus instead on our blessings, we notice so many truly wonderful things (not just material items) we have in our lives that help to make our journey through this life one that is joyful or even just a little more pleasant than it might otherwise be.
    The great majority of our blessings are either free (such as God's incredible gift of salvation, His living Word, our family, friends, etc.) and so many more blessings are tiny, insignificant items that everyday we seem to take for granted such as our computer chair, a pen that writes without leaking or skipping, a clean kitchen floor

, etc.

I would like to challenge anyone who might read this entry to take time today and name 5, 10, 20 or more blessings. In spite of what the circumstances may be in your life right now, I think you will find it hard to not find 20 or more blessings in your life.

As for me,
~~ today I am especially thankful for the opportunity to have guests in our home. Last night we were able to have a wonderful couple stay here. We had a couples banquet at our church last evening and the guest speaker and his lovely wife stayed here for the night. They had stayed here back in the summer for a night or 2 and it was so good to have them back again. - What a blessing it is to have a spare room and good friends to come visit!

~Penni

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Jan. 21, 2008

Blessing #2

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Before I share another blessing I want to make an important note. These blessings are "little" things and are in no particular order. If I was to name ALL my blessings, Jesus Christ my Lord and Saviour would be at the top, followed by God's precious Word, my AWESOME husband and WONDERFUL sons.

At this time in my life there are moments when it is hard to remember the many, many blessings that I have. These are what I am sharing.

Today's blessing that Lord wanted me to take special note of is my coffee mug. I must say I really like this mug. It is Redware pottery and made by Henderson's pottery. I purchased it at Leonard's Mills during Living History Days on the first weekend in October. It is a "second" with a big crack in the handle which, in my humble opinion, adds much character to the mug and in no way hinders it's worth or usefulness. I love the rough, almost bumpy texture of the mug. Another wonderful plus is that since it is pottery it holds the heat in longer and keeps my coffee warm longer. The mug itself stays warm for quite some time after the coffee is gone and on chilly evenings, sometimes I will sit with the empty mug in my hands for warmth.

Even though it is such a small blessing, I do thank the Lord for my wonderful coffee mug.

~Penni

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Jan. 16, 2008

Blessing #1

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Well to start it off and to prove that I am definitely focusing on the obscure blessings in my life, things I might not otherwise take any real time to be thankful for; my first blessing of note is my computer chair. This chair is comfortable and reliable. It serves me well when I need (or want) to sit at my computer. It is always here and always the same. Everyday I sit in this chair and use it for at least half an hour - sometimes several hours- and I do not remember ever thanking the Lord for this wonderful gift. I am thankful for this chair. It was lovingly given to me approximately six Mother's Days ago as a gift from my husband and sons. It has stood the test of time and shows no signs of wearing out. I could be sitting on an uncomfortable, straight, dining room chair but instead I have this blessing. I am thankful.

~Penni

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Jan. 16, 2008

Thankfulness

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Sometimes we just don't feel like being thankful. Situations come into our lives that make us sad or angry or disappointed and we struggle to see the good in ANYTHING. In November "The Homeschool Minute" (or at least I think it was the Homeschool Minute) had a theme along these very lines. It was very poignant and I kept that email for a few weeks and I reread it several times. It helped to me to focus on my blessings rather than my burdens. The Lord once again is placing the need for me to focus on my blessings. Over the next several days (weeks, months, years

) I plan to share a blessing the Lord has given me. You know, the simple things we often overlook. I am sure nothing will be strikingly, amazingly insightful - just simple little thoughts on the blessings I have been given.

~Penni

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