blessings. that i often overlook.

A dear friend of mine, Carla, told me about a 3 book series by James Bryan Smith that I should read. I didn't hesitate and immediately bought two of the three. I am now reading through the first one titled The Good and Beautiful God: falling in love with the God Jesus knows. Already I have been reminded of many truths.

This book is a "curriculum for Christlikeness." Its goal is to teach and actually train one how to become more Christlike through "soul training." Each chapter ends with a particular training to try for the week. I just finished chapter three and the "training" for this chapter was to "count your blessings."

I started writing.

Blessings---that I often overlook.

Jesus                                                     compliments
the Cross                                               coffee
the Holy Spirit                                       running water
new life                                                 fans on a hot day
forgiveness                                            paved roads
grace                                                     pizza
mercy                                                    having a childhood
love                                                       laughter
peace                                                     cool sheets
joy                                                         doctors
God                                                       vacuum cleaners
Creation                                                wisdom from elders
lady bugs                                               bike rides
birthday cards                                        the ocean
life-long friends                                     legs that take me places
sneezing                                                a child's smile
birds                                                      new socks
blue skies                                              the Bible
my 5 senses                                          our immune system
pop sickles                                            banana muffins
my car                                                   random acts of kindness
worshiping with other believers             swinging
sharpened pencils                                  encouragement
puppies                                                  nail polish
prayer warriors                                      morning greetings from my co-workers
candles                                                  community
pictures                                                  sunshine
education                                               solitude
nature                                                    naps in the afternoon
books                                                   warmth from a fireplace
rocking chairs                                       lunch with my grandmother
fishing                                                  water with fresh lemon
curiosity                                                faith
family                                                   people
hugs                                                     spaghetti squash

This is just the beginnings of my list of overlooked blessings.

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