Tag: 1000-gifts

“Were there no God we would be in this glorious world with grateful hearts and no one to thank.” — Christina Rosetti Continuing my list of one-thousand gifts… #51) swimming pools in summer #52) sisters having fun #53) colors — imagine the world without them! #54) laughter #55) a refrigerator to keep food from spoiling…

“To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us — and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence a gift of grace.” ~Thomas Merton Continuing my list of “one-thousand gifts”… #26) The Bible, and it’s availability…

“Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I have these verses framed in my kitchen as a constant reminder, and I think “give thanks in everything” means “give thanks in everything,” so I want to be more intentional about thankfulness. After all,…