Pastor uses Ephesians 3:7-13 and 1 Peter 1:12 for part of his sermon this past week. Scriptures and pastor’s words keep flowing through my mind. I let the words lead the way…
God’s Wisdom
World in darkness
Meaningless
Mysterious eternal secret
Unsearchable
Manifold plan revealed
Wisdom
Glorious redemptive purpose
Accomplished
Angels longing marvel
Inexpressible
Light of Life
I let the words line up in my heart – thinking about a Savior who walks with me when life takes dark turns. A Savior that takes me from darkness to light. I am awed by the Father, who had a mysterious plan from before the foundation of the world. Awe overwhelms at how His grace is accomplished through this redemptive work.
I offer praise to the One who performs such mighty acts of salvation. I lift up thanks for the daily mercies…
911. Sunday morning sermons that stick with me
912. One who stops and prays for me after Sunday morning service
913. Sitting in service with “K”, someone I have “known” for years but just recently are we getting to know one another
914. Lunch during the week with “K”, sharing life together
915. Uncle kissing the soft top of little one’s head
916. Precious husband’s gentle hands as he massages my temples, caressing the headache that has hung around for two days
917. Relief from headache
918. Learning – trying to teach myself Hebrew
919. Deeper understanding of Scripture
920. Anticipating treasures – waiting for the mail to come bringing…
a book I’ve been wanting to read for a while from an author who encourages the words of so many
and
a new book from one whose listing of gifts encouraged me to start my own list of one thousand gifts
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Check out Ann’s inspiring blog to learn more about 1000 gifts and The Gratitude Community. You can click on the books above to learn more.
Dear Nancy, what a lovely list and trying to learn Hebrew?!?!?! Wow!! I love that picture.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed your sharing about Sunday's sermon and the Scriptures used...and how they have stuck with you through the week. I love those times, too, Nancy.
ReplyDelete#915 is precious with words, but the picture shows the tenderness.
Glad you were able to receive relief from your headache.
Love your last gift...I am so excited to read this! Congrats on being so close to 1000 what a joy it is for me to see those that have walked before and continue to count!
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