Today was a very typical working Monday, not a day for the history books, just a Monday. But, to be sentimental, life isn't made up of big events and history-making days, it's made up of the day by day nitty gritty "stuff". I am always looking forward to the next event, when there isn't something to look forward to tonight, or this weekend, I'm bummed. Not a fulfilling way to live life, no matter how big the event is, it will always come to an end. That's one of the hard lessons I've been learning these past couple months. I was looking forward to the event every little girl looks forward to her whole life, my wedding, to the man of my dreams. God keeps reminding me that this disappointement is not the end of my story, or a disappointment worth despairing over, it's just part of His story for me, a part of His plan for me, to bring Him glory.
Today's topic of thankfulness is an example of why I'm loving this "Joy Dare", never would have searched for the type of blessing I only find when I'm "bent down". But let me tell you, when Ann says that being thankful every day will increase your happiness by 25%, she is right! Maybe even to a greater degree! All day I was conscience of when I bent down and what blessings I could find in those moments, what a fun way to be challenged!
"3 Gifts found when bent down"
1.) Bending down to pick-up sweet baby Kate! Loving this snuggly warm baby!
2.) This is a stretch, but we're on a scavenger hunt for blessings right?? Bending down to pick-up and fold laundry, thankful for a working washing machine, and for clothes to wash.
3.) Bending down to pet my joyful puppy when I got home! Nothing like a cheerful greeting when walking in the door! :)
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