{This may seem funny but think about it...God has created everything with order, nothing is abstract. I don't think Christians should appreciate abstract art. I was driving out in the country this week and noticed this particular cornfield and the rows were so straight. It struck me as beautiful.}121. being able to help buy a food basket for our church's food fundraiser
{This is one of the reasons I was so blessed on Friday. Anytime you're down & out, do something for someone else. I guarantee your attitude will change. I wasn't down & out on Friday but I had so much fun purchasing a basket for the teen's food fundraiser this week. It was an absolute blast!}122. God's provision
{The less money I make, the more I see God provide. The more I give up, the more He provides. Every.single.time.! Awesome!}126. correction and conviction from the Word of God
97. sunshine after not having it for days
98. no debt
99. gas that is still under $3 per gallon
100. lovely-smelling candle burning
101. remembering God's Word {fruit from my memorization cards...yippee!}
102. smell of fabric softener on clean clothes
103. courage to make the right choice
104. my five sense: touch, sight, smell, hearing, taste
105. {almost} making it within my weekly cash budget - my new experiment
106. my awesome family
107. making my Dad laugh {post on that later} {before you think I am implying that my Dad never laughs, let me explain. I was talking about my wedding day - if I ever get one - and a comment I said literally made my Dad....really....laugh. It was hilario!!}
108. compliment from a kid {let me explain: I was bringing a little boy and his sister to church on Sunday and I had a DD coffee in the cupholder. They thought I had bought donuts, too, but I told them...nope, just coffee!! He said {so cutely}, "Miss Becca, if you had donuts, I know you would share them with us." My reply, "Of course, I would, Cody." His reply, "You would be a good mom." Awwwww.....melt!! :)
88. an absolutely perfect October day
89. the smell of specialty hot dogs cooking - yum!
90. Geoff calling from Africa
91. safety
92. Mom's good test results
93. using past experiences to encourage someone else
94. not having a storybook life {disclaimer: I don't think anyone has a storybook life; but sometimes we get sidetracked by the fact that things don't go our way...and it's important to see God's hand in everything!}
95. ability to work
96. cool, clear water
76. an email from my brother {while he's in Africa}
77. good talk with a great friend
78. good advice from Dad & Mom
79. knowing that God loves me
80. sunshine
81. beautiful, fall colors
82. morning quiet...only the gentle sounds of an antique clock ticking and the hum of the dryer
83. huge smile because of the magnificent fall colors
84. courage to hand out a tract
85. glimpses of His glory
86. an encouraging word from Mom
87. grace to respond correctly even though I'm hurt
67. being overwhelmed by the Gospel
68. laughing with my Mom
69. having a bird chirping outside early Sunday morning
71. waking up singing a song
72. my brother
73. a good Sunday
74. an awesome sermon on Sunday night
75. salvations and baptisms at church
60. provision
61. my health (up until today, I haven't been to the doctor for 6 years...an indication of good health!)
62. the BIBLE
63. an awesome sermon preached in church last night
64. new mercies every morning - wow!
65. being able to get in to see the doctor today
66. being encouraged by others
50. Mom's small shriek in the back of the car which saved me from a (potentially) bad accident
51. prayer
52. opportunity to pass out Gospel tracts
53. prayer
54. safety
55. strength through today
56. encouragement through the Word
57. being appreciated
58. provision
59. prayer
42. mercy
43. strength
44. renewal
45. conviction
46. God's Word
47. sermons
Can you tell I've been struggling this week? Uh...huh. I'm gettin' through it, I am...it's just takin' a lot of work.
