Knowing your here

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving in your heart, let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6

When you feel the tension mounting, and across the busy day

only gloomy clouds are drifting, as you start to worry... Pray

~Anonymous

The past days are difficult,

I feel things building up,

And what do I do to fix it... clam up

I know how easy it is to hand over,

I've also felt my grip when letting go

but God if I'd just do it

in my life you'd show

Father calm my spirit, remind me you'll never leave

take my hand an hold it as I withstand this forceful breeze

Make me lie down Lord, in your pastures green

and smell the simple sweetness, from you I'll glean

Life isn't always easy, you never said It'd be

but promised to always be there

that's why you'll still find me

I thank God for His presence in my life. I'm not quite sure how things would have turned out had He not been there all along. When things get tough He doesn't budge! How I love knowing He is always here.

This can't make things worse!

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

So, I've decided to start counting my blessings. I read this weekend that we really are made to worship and praise the Lord and what better way to do that than begin taking note of all the blessings around us. No matter how small or insignificant it may seem, the things God has placed around us and the moments He allows us to experience are meant for His Glory, for His praise!

Today I'm going to begin praising Him by recognizing His gifts to me and really to all of us! My goal is 1000 and I'm not going to set a time frame other than posting them every Monday. I'll count them and jot them down throughout the week then compile them all here. I can't wait to see how fast they add up! Here Goes!

1. Fresh cut grass

2. The Colors of the sunset

3. Quiet times

4. Red Lights which make me slow down and absorb the moment

5. A child's curiosity

6. The armor of God

7. Friends that love me like Jesus does, no judgement, no expectation, just unfailing love

8. Gods word which I am learning to buckle around my waist

9. Cool pool water in the heat of Summer

10. Time to take in the nature around me and fall in love all over again