March of 2011

March, 2011:

Little did I know how significant a gift from my niece, Debby, would be. Shingles were just  beginning when she gave me "One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp. I'll bet many of you have read (or at least heard of) this lovely book. I read it in late March and instantly began my journal of 1,000 things for which I'm thankful. I did not know (yet) the path God and I were beginning.

Some things I jotted down in my journal in the very beginning days of this affliction:

1. shed tears today (I never cry!)
2. doctor's visit
3. meds to help? (they didn't)
4. was able to sleep last night
5. ice cream
6. prayer from family
7. pain - it's enhancing my empathy for others (I have been a "you just need to handle it" kind of person for years - not good!)
8. good books
9. kind boss
10. sweet phone calls

This spiritual journey was just beginning, but I can look back and see that Jesus was pouring out grace and mercy on me every day.


December 30, 2012:

"You shall take delight in the LORD."  Isaiah 58.14

This verse has taken on deep meaning to me in this past two years! My journey has made a verse like this become REAL to me. Do you ever read a verse or hear a sermon or pray a prayer without thinking about what it REALLY means? Think about "take delight in the LORD."  What does that really mean? It is no small thing.  Think about it!

Blessings,
Jayne