Have you ever witnessed something so unbelievable you knew it would be etched into your memory forever? Have you ever allowed that spectacular moment to become lost in the busyness of daily life?
Why do we need constant reminders of God’s gifts to us?
Why can’t one reminder of health restored be enough?
Why can’t one reminder of love lost and rediscovered be enough?
Why can’t one reminder of over a decade of sobriety be enough?
Why can’t one reminder of a gracious and others-centered friend be enough?
What big miracles will you stop and notice today?
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I like you:) It is enough. I'm breathing. Praying we NOTICE...I NOTICE everything HE wants us to today.
xo
Thank you for sharing the pics, A! I know that's hard for you, but it makes your beautiful and thoughtful words come to life. Oh, how I desperately need to remember to let the sea of blessings I enjoy to be enough. Love you!
I think dreams are a miracle. Last night I dreamed of a dear friend who passed away at 28. I was able to hold her, protect her from bad guys and keep her safe. I'm just glad I got to see her again - even if it was only in a dream.
This is a beautiful reminder -- to pause and reflect on the gracious gifts God has given us, to break from the greedy, world-hungry spirit that sometimes invades our space, and to be satisfied with...enough.
i needed to hear this today.
A roof over my head.
Food.
Blankets and an air conditioner-too use the air conditioner to the point where I need a blanket, that is the definition of luxury.
Friends who support me, and hold me up, and send me emails in the middle of the night (which is at exactly the right time)
I constantly forget because I take it for granted. I want to be amazed by God every day, so each night I pray "please show me what I missed today" because I do not want to purposely miss what God may have blessed me with. I want to make sure that what my teenagers, husband, family or friends were trying to tell me or show me, actually got through. I want to be ever aware of the blessings He gives me, especially the ones I didn't even know were there, so I can be thankful and hopefully take less for granted.
Thanks for sharing...
You and I are totally on the same wavelength right now!! I just posted a blog about the beauty of ordinary life and what a gift each day is. You are so right! And, your first picture absolutely pierced my heart!!
Thanks everyone for stopping by and reading. I'm not too good at really letting people into my life with pictures. . .especially pics of those close to me. Big step-here's the background.
1. My daughter, Amelia.
2. The hubby.
3. My mom.
4. Laura.
Oh, this post makes me so happy.
Sometimes I feel absolutely drenched in blessings. It's what you show here!
Amy, you always touch me with your posts. Every time. I wish you nothing but happiness in 2011!
Love your pics, and your message. Following you from Bloggy Moms, come pass by and say hello some time at http://www.momstreehouse.com/
Stay Blessed : )
Hi Amy,
This is a powerful post. I loved every question and pic. Heart searching that's for sure.
Thank You for pausing to pen such a great message. I'm going to carry this thought with me today.
I look forward to my next visit here.
Much love,
Tiffany
And you are reminding me of these precious things. Thank you, Amy. Thank you for your eyes.
Awesome reminder - you are correct in that I so often forget. Thank you for making me think about the precious blessings in my life.
Happy New Year, dear Amy!
Are you going to the Blue Ridge Conference? Would love to go - might consider for 2012 as I'm going to She Speaks/Writes this year. Let's chat - I'll email you!
Natalie at Mommy on Fire
http://www.mommyonfire.com
Love this post :)
Happy New Year!!! I watched a movie the other night about a young girl in Appalachia. Having JUST traveled through the mountains in Tennessee and Virginia, I remembered how close we were to some really unfortunate people who are born into almost unlivable conditions. We also passed by several "Adult" video stores that were crammed with truckers at 9:30 am...so sad. I am just thankful to be me. Thankful to be educated, rich, fortunate and blessed!
awww...amy, this is so good...thanks for letting us in--we are all hard-hearted as the Israelites of old and we forget and so He calls us to remember...we can choose it as a discipline, but He has a way of getting our attention to remember...shocking grace/protection, often for me these days, the heartbreaks of so many around me...I can't even begin with the miracles, but I will start with everything about my relationship with my husband--it is unbelievable grace...
missed you in the travels:)
It seems that we need constant reminders. Thanks for this one!
Lovely! Needed this...
Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for sharing these pictures! The last one is great - you look so happy! :)
So good Amy. What a reminder to remember what is ENOUGH. Thank you ~Jessica
I'm noticing all the little things today...in the calm after the storm. Noticing what I'm missing -- like a grandson's little fingers clutching mine. Like the sweet, soft skin of my mom's cheek as I kiss her goodnight. I am so blessed.
Thanks for your sweet comment, Amy!
Wow, this is really powerful, Amy. I used to complain -- often -- that I didn't get any miracles. I was looking for huge, dramatic, lightning in the sky miracles...and I failed to notice those that took placed before my eyes every single day. I am learning, slowly. People like you help! :)
I'm so grateful that you opened up your life to us through these pictures. That always feels a bit scary, doesn't it? But in doing so, you remind us of the miracles all around us.
Thank you, Amy, for the reminder.
I love this. Thanks for visiting. It means I got to find your awesome blog as well. :)
Beautiful Amy.
Today, the miracle of forgiveness is enough.
Thankful for reminders, and for friends who share their own reminders in photos as encouragement.
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