It's funny how often the concept of joy comes to my mind these days. It could be partly because I started this blog so now the whole world knows...so I can't just forget about it. :) Which is partly why I started it.
So here are a few random thoughts from this week...I stopped and looked at a glass of my wonderfully yummy, refreshing, supposedly good-for-me homemade kombucha tea that I drink practically all the time. I'm so thankful for it! Simple thing, but one morning I realized it actually does bring me a measure of joy and I need to express my thankfulness for it, even if just in my heart.
And how about hot showers? And ice? And indoor bathrooms? Something many of my overseas friends could hardly dream of. Why be grumpy when we're surrounded by so many blessings?
Deut. 16:14 - 'Be joyful at your festival." (God speaking to Israel about the Feast of Tabernacles.) Yeah...celebrate and be joyful! Often!
It's true! We take so many things for granted. I'm thankful for the worldview I've been able to have by living overseas but I'm still guilty very often of not being thankful. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteIt's true! We take so many things for granted. I'm thankful for the worldview I've been able to have by living overseas but I'm still guilty very often of not being thankful. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteWe do need to remind each other often! Blessings to you and your family!
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