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arwen7

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I am currently reading One Thousand Gifts. It is an account of the author making a list of things she is grateful to God for. Even after years of the pain of her little sister dying tragically, and her doubting that God loves her and His goodness.

"It starts to unfold, light in the dark, a door opening, how all these years it's been utterly pointless to try to wrench out the spikes of discontent. Because that habit of discontentment can be only be driven out by hammering in one iron sharper. The sleek pin of gratitude."

I am definitely one to be discontented with my life- comparing myself with what other people have and what I lack. And especially feeling discontented with being single. So I am wondering, what are some things that you are grateful for? That are meaningful to you, and open your heart? :)

A few of mine:
A warm kitchen and the smell of a roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy dinner on a bitterly cold winter afternoon that my mom cooks
A red sunset on a bitterly cold day setting through the bare trees
Lavender and Valerian root tea on Fall days
Listening to my fall soundtrack & folk music
The first big fluffy snow flakes slowly falling from the sky in slow motion
 

Liamson

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Feb 3, 2010
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Music...
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1nFavgSYZU[/video]

Skiing is like my sanctuary...




Watching various scenes from movies is good too...

Like... the Scene at the end of Far and Away, when He falls off his horse.
Like... the 'Coronation'
Like... the Scene in Les Miserables when the Bishop of Digne says, " Jean Valjean my brother you no longer belong to evil. With this silver, I have bought your soul. I've ransomed you from fear and hatred, and now I give you back to God."

Like... the Scene from the end of Kevin Kostner's Robin Hood.
Like... Top Gun
Like... The Passion of the Christ... (pretty much the whole thing)
 
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Livi94

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ild be lying if i dont say everything <3
 
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Bea22

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People who are just simply loving...... I am so grateful to them... and they show me how to be more loving....... and in turn, I LOVE them, I really do... :)
 

starfield

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Jun 13, 2009
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I am grateful...
For the beautiful weather and summer breeze
For the aroma of coffee in the morning
For positive people
For my sketchbook, art supplies, and creative ideas
For having a car in good working condition
That I can post this message :)
 
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blessedmommy34

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Im thankful for my boys...I have 2 lil boys and when I see them smile...I know everything is going to be ok.
im thankful for my job when so many are jobless
Im thankful for friends who have been there for me through so many hard times
Im thankful that no matter how far I go from Him, He is never far from me
 
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Skybound

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It always seems that our lives and the lives of those around us are surrounded with unfortunate circumstances, and painful memories. But no matter what is happening, I find that I can always find strength in the love of family, the love of friends, and the love of God. For this I am ever thankful.
 
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Smudge

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In no particular order

My new heart(not physical- spiritual) It doesn't ache anymore!!! :D
My puppy dog Maddy (Though God, could you send her a guardian angel, if I almost loose her again I think I'll die ;o;)
The weather is so nice (We've been in the low nineties all week!!)
Snow, ice, and every white Christmas I have ever had (Even if it means that you need to ignore the prayers for warmer weather just to answer my prayers for colder weather)
My lovely forest in which I hide in
The lake for swimming
My cozy bed
My wonderful family
Chocolate
Ice Cream(Thank you JESUS for ice cream)
Music
Art

----cutting self off before I give you a twelve page essay----
 
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Jullianna

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*my son
*family and friends
*wisdom
*the ability to love and be loved
*the ability to run and feel the wind in my face
*that my life IS music
*rain
*not being a Bieber fan
*not caring who Snookie is or whether I even spelled her name right
 

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Skybound

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#10
Well said, Jullianna :D
 
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iraasuup

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*That I'm alive
* For family/friends and people who love me
* For this website, where I can communicate with people whenever I want, and where I have experienced some of the most challenging, thought-provoking and uplifting conversations I've ever had. I also know the few great frienships Ive developed here, are genuine and sincere, and though distance may separate us, we serve a God who hears all of us regardless of where we might be. For that I am thankful.
*For new opportunities that come my way
*For healing from the pain and a chance to move forward
* For food, shelter, employment and infrastructure. I never have to go without.
* For a God who is ALWAYS there for me, even when I continue to mess up. His grace is my covering, His forgiveness is astounding and His love keeps me alive.