The road to gratitude can be a difficult one to travel.
I’ve been on this road a couple of years now. It’s a road full of beauty, hope and grace. Yet it’s also been a hard road for me to stay on. I’ve tripped and fallen. Something on the side of the road will catch my eye and I veer off the path. I’ve gotten lost onto dead end roads. I’ve even purposefully turned around and headed the other way, only to wish I never had.
One thing I’ve found over and over while on this journey to gratitude: the way back is always through grace.
It’s because of the Father’s grace that I can count this week (817-835):
A sermon on the Sabbath that set my heart free and made me cry. Best I’d ever heard on the subject.
A day off for the Firefighter
Boys flying in the air
Getting to see a movie with the Firefighter-it’s been a long time:)
The book of Lamentations-learning that there are good things that come from times of suffering that cannot happen in pleasure
That when I can’t see, He’s the light that show’s me the way
So thankful for my ladies bible study. This is my second year leading it (there was a need last year for someone to teach and I offered) and I’m so glad to be a part of it. I learn so much from a group of ladies, both young and not so young. They are such a blessing!
The hymn Rock of Ages
A friend teaching me different tricks with my new camera-I’ll get it eventually
Husband gracious to listen to my heart, even though it was about him
Our formal school day completed, Ethan decided to read on the couch. I sat down and read too. Peace and quiet. Ahhh…
Fun around the dinner table using our Family Conversation Jar
Lego men who join us at the dinner table-probably shouldn’t allow it-but hey, they’re only kids once:)
Bunk room where the kids put their lego men to bed each night
A kind blogger
Firefighter and boys cooking dinner for me as an act of service
Nutella cookies
Celebrating a friends birthday at a yummy Greek restaurant
Wonderful list! I can completely relate to choosing the dead end roads - been there, done that! Only wish that I could learn from my own mistakes easily and not take those same dark paths again. But I know I will. BTW, I love the Lego men! Frequently, my littlest has a line of Matchbox cars at his place setting! Have a terrific week!
Popping in from A Holy Experience…
I also love your Family Conversation Jar. Thank you for a wonderful idea!! My boys aren’t talking yet, but I’m filing away your idea for the not-so-distant future. Your blog is a happy find for me today. Thanks for sharing your heart.
I, too, love nutella cookies…nutella anything really. It’s a recently new-found pleasure.
The road to gratitude… what a perfect description of it. Because it IS a way of life… and we DO lose our way sometimes.
Does your church record and post sermons online? I would love the link to the teaching on the Sabbath, if it is available!
They do but it doesn’t look like it’s up yet. I’ll let you know when it is. You’ll probably hear me sniffing in the background:)
THanks for stopping by…I wrote there…but bares repeating…Bless you and your husband for serving others. Before yesterday…I have to admit I took what firefighters did for granted…yesterday awakened me to a deeper appreciation.
Amen to…”good things come in suffering that can’t happen in pleasure”…how I wish there was another way…but God is always good.
Legos…I miss legos…stepping on them in my bare feet…hearing the boys digging through the big bin for just the right piece. I loved when this summer…my 17 yr.old pulled out the legos… he was watching some kind of marathon show on tv and built a basketball arena. This just warmed my heart…I am not sure guys ever out grow legos…:)
Blessings~
Great pictures and I love the hymn Rock of Ages!!
I relate well to your intro speaking of your journey on this path. Great list! So glad to have a friend like you!
I love your picture of the Lego guys, yay for Lego guys! Your honest words about your journey of gratitude are so encouraging. It’s not a straight path I’m finding!
I love this “One thing I’ve found over and over while on this journey to gratitude: the way back is always through grace”. Ill tuck this away b/c I too take the wrong road some days. Thank you for sharing your beautiful list =)