Multitude Monday - #664 - #683

664.  http://withoutwax.tv/ - Surrender - 2/7/11

665. http://withoutwax.tv/ -  Everyone Needs Healing - 2/8/11

666.  that God is bigger than this
667.  sharing the One Thousand Gifts with others!
668.  trusting Him again after being derailed by doubt.  It's good to be back on track!
669.  sharing Jesus with a Jewish friend.  She's almost ready!
670.  the elder being a good example
671.  the wee one saying, "I see you!!" with an amazingly varied inflection as he peaks through his art project of a lady bug with 2 eyes attached to a Popsicle stick.
672.  a date night with my hubby
673.  that I know my grandpa is with Jesus
674.  that Grandpa is now holding my sweet Aunt Nancy Jean who went from life in the womb to life in Heaven.
675.  Memories:  how grandma and grandpa were always touching:  holding hands, hand on the other's knee, arms locked, etc.
676.  Memories:  the way he looked at her with love overflowing
677.  Memories:  riding in the car with grandpa and grandma; seeing flashing blue lights in the back window.  Grandpa says, "Oh dear!  What do I do?"  Grandma says, "Well, I think you need to pull over."
678.  Memories:  that he always went somewhere with a cap on his head that he affectionately referred to as "his lid"
679.  Memories:  how he loved Jesus!
680.  God's amazing irony of how sorrow and joy can co-exist
681.  The promise that he turns mourning to dancing
682.  remembering the importance of savoring the moment
683. anticipation of a sister road trip!

Multitude Monday - #635 - #553

635.  You are the one!
636.  writing napkin notes for the elder's lunch box
637.  when he decides to write back!

638.  Hearing the boys say "I love you" to one another
639.  Hearing the boys say "I love you" to us
640.  Knowing order matters to God
641.  Considering that even the Creator of the Universe is concerned about the minute detail of the songs I will listen to on the radio while patiently waiting in the elementary school pick-up line.  Heard "Dancing in the Minefields" and "No Matter What".  I just looked up smiled and giggled.
642.  http://www.birthverse.com/ - it's pretty fun!
643.  Playing "ring around the rosies" with the boys which, of course, ends with the boys falling on me!
644.  being brave enough to color my hair with color in a box
645.  listening to my dear husband as he disciplines the elder - so thoughtful, kind, yet firm and thought provoking (at least we hope so!)
646.  that the elder is thankful for swinging on the swings.  Why?  Because it's fun and scary at the same time!
647.  Celebrating life - the wee one turned 2!
648.  Realizing and confessing that I need to have more self-discipline/self-control when it comes to my schedule
649. That my dear husband and I are studying Hosea (he's teaching it in Sunday School).  Funny thing is I made that part of my book outline back in November.  God has it all planned out!
650.  antibiotics for the wee one
651.  the adventure of getting the antibiotics into the wee one's mouth
652.  a day off to celebrate family
653. much needed rain
654.  a rose bush that won't die (not that I want it to - it's just amazing that it keeps sprouting new growth).
655. getting to splash Jesus' love on 3 clients in one day - Now that's having fun at work!
656.  that my dear husband would drive 25+ miles in the rain in an un-air-conditioned car with a toddler to help me get my keys because I locked them in the car.  He must really love me!
657.  a good solid afternoon nap on a rainy, chilly afternoon
658.  the unmistakable roar of US military jets practicing in the dreary, cloudy skies above
659.  singing to Jesus, not just singing about him
660.  getting lost int he counting
661.  learning that when Jesus fed the 5,000 He first took the little that was there and gave thanks then made more than enough.  (Thanks, Ann! She mentions this in her new book One Thousand Gifts.)
662.  "The eneies to a great life are not tragedy, heartbreak and hard times.  The enemy of having a great life is to simply lead a good life."  Lysa TerKeurst in What Happens When Women Walk in Faith
663. the solution that scrubs the protein off my foggy contact lenses so I can see clearly again

Multitude Monday - #604 - #635

604.  That He loves me for me (JJ Heller's song puts it to words and WOW!)
605.  the azure blue sky undisturbed by clouds on a bright sunny morning
606.  Being blinded by the bright sunshine and still being able to see the moon
607.  A friend walking the same exact road as me
608.  The joy of walking that road together
609.  How soap washes the dirt away
610.  How Jesus washes the sin away
611.  The sweet smell of my favorite perfume and how I feel wearing it
612.  The sweet aroma that Jesus gives me and how I feel when I choose to wear Him
613.  The healing salve of stopping and giving thanks
614.  Pondering the comparison of rest and trust and how they are so much alike
615.  Holding onto the promises of the Promised Land and my obedience
616.  the car radio and CD player
617. that He is Provider - not me!
618.  the amazement of when Holy words, His words, meet me right where I'm at
619.  the knowing that the boys need me
620.  the rawness I feel when I can't be there
621.  the trusting that He fills in the gaps
622.  letting tears fall and not caring what others think
623.  messing up and getting over it
624.  family celebrations
625.  running outside holding the wee one's hand
626.  sleeping with the wee one when he doesn't feel good
627.  celebrating the elder's basketball successes
628.  that the elder is willing to stand his ground with the neighborhood "meanies"
629.  that he commented on my haircut
630.  soft pillows
631.  that we can go to the doctor when we need to
632.  microwaves
633.  that the car battery died at home instead of somewhere else
634.  that we have another car to get around in
635.  that we were able to get another battery and the car works now!

Multitude Monday - #580 - #603

Philippians 4:4-9
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

580.  Forever Love
581.  Letting God teach me how I can know others love me
582.  uncertainty - it makes me trust Him more
583.  brothers hugging
584.  brothers playing
585.  the elder getting high up in the tree, getting scared of coming down and climbing down anyway
586.  preparing for the wee one's birthday
587.  great sermons on the radio on my morning commute
588.  the opportunity to minister to 2 co-workers
589.  that she loved fearlessly even though it hurts now
590.  being ok with situations in which there are no words to comfort who you're with
591.  that He is my shield
592.  that He lifts my head
593.  that He is the extra in extraordinary and the super in supernatural
594.  the anticipation of a sister's mission trip
595.  the hope of God working through impossibilities
596.  looking forward to visiting grandparents
597.  that God isn't just a hero; He is my Savior (from Truth for Life - Alistair Begg)
598.  the way he looks deep into my eyes
599.  good football games
600.  the joy of helping someone
601.  great sister friendships
602.  how the sun melts the frost in the morning
603.  that we have meteorologists to tell us their guess of what the weather will be so we can dress accordingly.



Multitude Monday - #551 - #579

551.  "It is Well With My Soul"

552.  "I love you, brother." spoken by my boys to one another

553.  That my oldest son is now my brother!

554.  Friends that love you no matter what

555.  The connection of a sister

556.  Grandma traveling so far to see the basketball game

556.  Grandparents staying south for a while

557.  Long weekends

558.  days off from work

559.  sharing the joy that keeping a Multitude Monday list can do for you!

560.  He is the Rock of Ages

561.  He is Healer

562.  He is

563.  He is a keeper of His promises

564.  He is Freedom Giver

565.  He is Life Giver and Life Taker

566.  He is Joy Giver

567.  He is worthy of our praise

568.  the thought of every knee bowing and every tongue confessing that He Is Lord!

569.  that he will put bodies back together in the rapture

570.  He is the Good Shepherd, I know my sheep and my sheep know me (John 10:14)

571.  He is the Way, the Truth and the Life

572.  He is Provider (My oldest loves the story about Abraham taking Isaac up to the mountaintop for sacrifice.  I asked him what his favorite part was.  His response was simply, "that God provides the ram.")

573.  He is bigger than anything we face

574.  He wants us to dream big, so we can give him more glory and trust him more!

575.  He is the Giver of Grace

576.  He is the Mercy Seat

577.  While He's all these things and more, He simply asks me to receive what He offers.  What a beautiful picture! Thank you, Jesus!

578.  Dreams with possibilities because He is who He is!

579.  Enjoying the journey of loving with a 1 John 4:18 love!

Multitude Monday - #534 - #550

534.  The joy on a little girl's face when I called her by her new last name.  She was just adopted!

535.  My husband saying to me as I'm leaving for work, "It looks like it will be a beautiful sunrise."  And it was!  Thank you, Jesus!
536.  My little ones telling one another, "I love you!"
537.  Realizing "it" is a spiritual battle and experiencing victory!
538.  Knowing the call
539.  Being willing to be obedient
540.  Being patient to see what doors open and what plans unfold
541.  A call from a friend just to say thinking of you!
542.  Sermons and Scripture that confirm what you thought God was telling you!
543.  "I stand, I stand in awe of You"
544.  Watching the eldest get so into his basketball game - he was an encourager and his effort was overflowing!
545.  Great discussion in small group Bible study
546.  when Daddy meets you where you're at!  I needed a reminder and He gave it to me loud and clear!  Back on track living victoriously!  Thank you, Jesus!
547.  e-cards
548.  Celebrating the birthdays of friends
549.  Play-dates with friends
550.  The wee one's sense of humor

1 Corinthians 15:10 -  But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

   

New Year - Continue Counting #505 - #533

"...in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." Romans 8:37

505.  sleeping in until 7:30am!

506.  that I have the opportunity to be a blood donor

507.  sunshine

508.  naming the year - thanks so much for the challenge Ann and friends!

509.  giggles that are so deep they turn into hiccups

510.  although I shouldn't laugh but... when I get onto my wee one for something and he strongly, firmly says, "OK, Mama"

511.  2 boys in the bathtub playing

512.  clean windows

513.  clean sheets

514.  clean car

515.  clean slate for a new year

516.  playing on the floor with my wee one - playing with the Little People's farm and garage

517.  snuggling with my eldest watching TV

518.  being reminded that my Daddy is bigger than my doubts and fears

519.  praising along with "All Things Are Possible"

520.  singing praises in the car at the top of my lungs

521.  watching and worshipping along with the deaf ministry.  The woman signing the praise and worship is so expressive.  I'm almost brought to my knees each week.

522.  football weekends

523.  friends who love me the way I am and help me be who He has made me to be

524.  fun date night with the hubby - saw the new Narnia movie - pretty good picture of spiritual warfare

525.  God's provision

526.  cough drops

527.  band-aids

528.  family lunches

529.  breakfast with mom and sis

530.  the eldest being excited about his first Upward basketball game

531.  battles waged by my enemy, but through praise he was defeated

532.  a short-lived self pity tantrum - short-lived being the key word! (at least it was shorter than the last one!)

533.  A great e-mail from a friend:  Where we’ve been:  The Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, in all the way you went until you came to this place. Deut. 1:31

Where we are going: You crown the year with Your good blessings, and You leave abundance in Your wake. Psalm 65:11