I love seeing light at the end of a tunnel. A real tunnel, real light. Every time I see daylight as I near the exit of a tunnel, it reminds me that no dark time lasts forever, and though the darkness may last for the night, joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5).
But to see the sun, you have to move through the tunnel, and to find joy you have to believe. “Belief is a verb, something that you do…the very real, everyday action of trusting,” Ann Voskamp says, “I can’t fill with joy until I learn how to trust…Anything less than gratitude and trust is practical atheism. Perhaps the opposite of faith is not doubt. Perhaps the opposite of faith is fear.”
“Eucharisteo – thanksgiving – always precedes the miracle”, and I have found this to be true this week. Miracles have happened, prayers have been answered, and blessings have been plentiful.
My Thanksgiving List 8/23/12
13. Peanut’s bath time
16. Pruned baby toes
19. Rainstorms on a summer evening
28. Seeing – really seeing – peace melt over a friend in a situation of turmoil
40. Getting it all done – ON TIME!
45. My sweet husband coming home during his work day to watch our baby so I can keep an appointment
25. Thick, meaty portobello mushrooms sandwiching salmon burgers, onion, and tomatoes
37. The grand beauty of the Rocky Mountains
83. Small, yellow wildflowers growing along a county road
84. Setting up a tent in the rain, BEFORE the real rain hit!
86. Hazelnut Ale
87. Steaks grilled over a campfire
91. A catalytic heater
92. Falling in love again – with my husband
93. Camp coffee
89. No injuries and no breakages on a trail run
94. Pueblo green chile sloppers and beer
82. A sweet baby boy born to sweet friends
I keep trying to post on this but can’t
ha, It worked
not sure if I can figure out how to post pictures though
I’m thankful for:
1/2 tank of gas in my truck
Fried egg sandwiches
Tiki torches on multi day raft trips
The magnificent views of Pikes Peak
A running partner that lives next door
Flowers blooming in the fall….an so much more
Jody, you do have the BEST view of Pikes Peak – ever!
Thanks for sharing, my friend!
All is grace today friend!
…A day filled with housework (really I’m grateful for this)
…Anticipating making veggie soup tonight with Grandma
…First week of school complete!
…God’s word as an answer for a friend’s hurts
…Work that I love
…Friend’s blogs that make me smile.