On July 15, 2009 I started my list of 1000 gifts and have had 35 posts with 487 items of gratitude and my list continues to grow. I can truly say that through doing this I see the world around me in a different light. I notice the little moments in life that just seem to pass us by, I notice the little gifts that we forget to thank God for and I feel joy in those moments.
Ann Voskamp over at A Holy Experience has encouraged hundreds, maybe even thousands to begin their list of 1000 gifts.
She has also written a book entitled One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are. As soon as it came out I was so excited to buy it. Last week I received my copy in the mail, along with a couple extra copies, and I would love to share one with one of you!
I am about half-way through Ann's book and I can tell you it is definitely life changing! Her words encourage to seek God in everything and through thanksgiving you will find joy.
If you would like to be a joy seeker, I invite you to leave a comment below telling me one thing you are thankful for. And to give you more chances to win, I will let you leave up to 3 comments with items of gratitude. If you want to share more than 3 items, please do, just leave it in 3 comments.
I will leave the giveaway open through Friday and will then pick a winner using random.org. So come back on Saturday to see if you have won.
If you would like to learn more about Ann's book you can go to her blog over at A Holy Experience or you can head over to incourage and join the book club that is currently discussing her book.
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20 comments:
Today I am thankful for red roses. :)
I am thankful for a cranky baby who just wants to be by his momma.
I am thankful for Godly teachers at my sons school.
Nikki
I am thankful for children who wanted to show love to their parents by doing something special them. What little treasures they are!
Patti
I am thankful for a hard-working husband who provides for us and never complains.
Dana
I am thankful for my husband, who is a devoted husband and teacher. I am so blessed to have him in my life!
I am thankful for my two boys. God has blessed me with two of the best kids ever! (well, at most times :)
I am thankful for my in-law's. They have accepted me as I am into their family. I couldn't have gotten a better family to marry into.
I am thankful for my children and grandchildren.
I am thankful for my church family and the prayers of God's people.
I am thankful for my sister, my best friend!
I am thankful for God's GRACE, His gift of life given to me undeserved, by which I am able to love my family and do all He puts in front of me from day to day!
I am thankful for my small group--people who challenge me to grow, hold me accountable, pray for me and bear with all my craziness!
Kristi
I am thankful for the sunshine and blue sky today and that it is getting warm enough to melt the snow!
Kristi
I am thankful today that God is in control and not me.
Nikki
I am thankful for my children and each of their different gifts. And for how teaching them about God humbles me and teaches me how to have a childlike faith.
Beth
I am thankful for Godly girlfriends who encourage me and keep me accountable.
Patti
I am thankful for the children that God has blessed me with. He handpicked them perfectly for me and I feel so blessed!
Patti
I am thankful for my children. God has richly blessed me to be the mother to 2 handsome and active boys.
Dana Tameling
I am thankful to be a child of God. HE is my everlasting rock and center... as hard as it may be sometime.
Dana Tameling
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