Blessings

      A friend of mine recently wrote a post on her blog about noticing and being thankful for the little things in life that we so often overlook. This post is kind of a copycat of hers, but the idea was so good I wanted to share it here, too:) As I read her list of things that she loves the gears in my head started churning. I began to think of so many things that I loved, and very soon my think tank began to overflow. So, I decided to type up a list of things that I’m thankful for…big or little. It was really enjoyable to look over it when it was done, not only because every time I read it I think of the things that I love, but also because I am reminded of just how much the Lord has blessed me with. I don’t deserve to find any joy in this life, and yet my heart delights in so many things!

      I hope this inspires you to think upon what gives you joy, and I pray that it will ultimately bring you to praise and thank your Maker. I also thought it would be a good thing for my first post, since it will give you a little insight into me:) So here is a long and totally random list of things in life that bring me joy!

The smell of spring

The sparkle of snow and ice

The smell of a scented candle burning

A hot cup of tea or cocoa in my hands

The unspoken yet plainly shown approval of the ones I love

A bond between an animal and a human

Baby animals

The song of a joyful bird

Love between two humans

The peace that comes after deep prayer

Warm weather

Completing things

A clean home

An un-communicated understanding

The smell of horses

The smell of freshly cut grass

Perfect weather

The dead calm before a storm

Warm, windy days

Pouring down rain

True pleasure in someone’s eyes

Beautiful colors

The growth of things

Laying my head down after a weary day

Exhaustion after exercise

Unconditional approval

Dipping my hands in hot water

Hot, hot showers

Getting new clothes

Having someone caringly search to understand me

Searching and finding truth

The painful wisdom of friends

Honest friends

Music

Laying on the grass

Being truly accepted by people

Being close to the Lord

Feeling the Lord’s pleasure

Intricate jewelry and art

Hands

A baby

A child’s innocent love

Looking and feeling beautiful

Being clean

Thinking

Time talking with ones I love

Summer tans

Deeply loving someone

Being a vessel for the Lord

Genuine encouragement

Making someone really happy

A beautiful pasture

The sensation of jumping a horse

Wind in my hair

Productivity

Touching a bird

A special hand-written note

A family who loves

My family

Sore muscles

Adventure

Sacrifice

Being so broken God has to remake you

Affection

A truly feminine woman

A warm, dimly lit room

Drawing at night

Perfect silence

Being active

Confidence in Christ

Realization

Correct understanding

Looking into someone’s eyes

Passion

Beautiful handwriting

A soft touch

Being used by God to touch others

Being able to “read” someone

A special moment

Being sought out

Life in someone or something

God’s boundless grace and mercy

Cozy coffee shops

Sunrises/Sunsets

Singing
Reading
Being lost in imagination
People's personalities
Quietly obserbving
The Lord of the Rings
Going barefoot