Gifts 601-800

Eucharisteo - the giving of thanks - the way to wholeness - finding JOY

My list of things I am thankful for - recognizing 1,000 gifts in my life

"Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice." Philippians 4:4

601. Hushed sound of falling snow

602. Delicate flakes drifting downward

603. Fresh, crisp, touch of winter air

604. Breath as fog drifting away

605. Black ice glistening and foot steps slowing

606. Grandchildren playing with deep pink cheeks

607. Mitten-ed hands rolling moist white snow

608. Snowmen coming to life as children roll and pile

609. Rhythmic scraping of snow shovel

610. Laughter muted in the muffled world of snow

  

"Fear is but the notion that God's love ends." Ann
611. Day after day the rhythm of the earth, moon, and stars continue
612. Like clockwork the sun rises and sets
613. Season after season cycle through their paces
614. God's promises stated and unbroken
615. Plants and birds blooming and flying to a tune from God
616. Everything in kind behave accordingly without instruction
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To have more joy, I must go deeper in God.
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I do not hold the answers for joy, only God does and He says it comes from a thankful heart.
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Eucharisteo means to give thanks; we give the thanks away.
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The height of my chara joy depends on the depth of my eucharisteo thanks.