Thankful Thursday

“And all your rejoicing in all things should therefore be a rejoicing in the cross where all your blessings were purchased for you at the cost of the death of the Son of God, Jesus Christ." -John Piper

Father – because of the cross of Christ and the free gift of eternal life (free to me, so costly for you), because you have given me – this life to live, because you daily give new mercies and your blessings abound, I give thanks for…

487. Long distance phone calls from faithful friend

488. Her continued healing from a disease that sought to destroy her body for more years than I can remember (an autoimmune disorder) – her voice is stronger every time we speak

GOD HEALS!

489. Pygmy goats have arrived

490. Day with clear blue sky and no rain

491. Day warm enough to drink coffee on the deck while I read life giving Word

492. Flowers blooming

493. Colors of spring

494. Grass turning green and lush (thanks for the rain)

495. Riding lawn mower

496. Having report cards completed and turned in to school

497. Gold-hearted mom, aunt, and uncle made it safely home to Idaho after RVing from Arizona to California to Nevada to Utah and home

498. Sensitive son and Princess daughter – scavenger hunt for spring break with Fullness kids

499. Teenage sons luau with Fullness student ministries – having a little fun

500. Birds chirping, flitting around the deck as I type these words of praise

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