“When blessings descend from heaven, they must in the form of thanksgiving be returned to heaven by those who received them.” -William Hendriksen
Like the nine lepers healed who left without giving thanks, I so often fail to complete the circle of blessing. Blessings require a reciprocal response of praise and glory to the giver of all good things. This past week, I have been increasingly intentional about returning thanks for all things.
Completing the circle: #1204-1218
words of encouragement in the mail from my MIL
Super soakers
Strength under pressure
Lunch with a friend and helpful advice
That I don’t know my future but God does
Husband’s safe trip away
Walking with friends through their own fires
That even though the fires I walk through are painful, they only make me stronger
The Must Love God community
Realizing I need to let some things go
And the peace to do it
The freedom that homeschool gives to allow for rest of weary minds and bodies, there’s always another day
Afternoon sunlight shining through the front door
Pinewood Derby: Ethan placed first in the Tigers and third in the pak
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I love the pictures. E’s expression is priceless! And I love the car pics, such fun and a day your boys will always remember!
Yes, I snapped it just in time. I’m just the proud momma, though we all agreed it should be considered a “family win” since it was a team effort:)
What a great list of blessings counted here. Love the photos too! God bless you! Oh, and Must Love God is a wonderful site, isn’t it?!
Thanks! Yes, I’m enjoying writing for and getting to know everyone at MLG. Good things happening there. Thanks for visiting!
sweet list..I love the pure joy in your son’s face…he is completing the cycle too…blessings~
He was most thankful and as suprised as we were:)
Hmm, super soakers. I think my son would love those - and his birthday is perfectly suited for it in July
I love the photo of your little one at the derby race!
Only in Florida can you have a super soaker battle in February:) Perfect for boys!
Lovely snapshot of your life at home with your family. And the realization of needing let go of some things - that is a gift! Lovely to visit with you today, at my place and yours.
Thanks for visiting! The question remains, will I actually let things go?:)
Congrats on your pinewood Derby winner!!! And sweet note from your MIL:) Passing those blessings on changes living doesn’t it!!!!
Thanks! It was a big win. According to him, “I’ve never won anything this important before!”
Love the pic of your son. Priceless!
Thanks! And thanks for visiting!