BBB - Blessed Beyond Belief - #1013 - #1030

³He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him--not for my earning it, but] for His name's sake.  Psalm 23:3

1013.  freshly cleaned teeth
1014.  lunch dates with girlfriends and Jesus
1015.  watching His will unfold
1016.  family visits
1017.  the boys enjoying picking out grandpa's birthday card
1018.  the boys running to one another to give a big hug
1019.  Vacation Bible School and all the people who serve God to make it happen
1020.  the love of sisters that will join me in prayer to help another sister stand
1021.  a great talk with husband love
1022.  answers straight from the Word
1023.  test, testimony, trust
1024.  dancing
1025.  pictures in my head that lead me to be more intimate with Jesus
1026.  the sound of rain gently falling on the roof
1027.  the breeze that comes before the rain
1028.  hugs for friends
1029.  honesty and the bravery and courage that go with it
1030.  Psalm 23 - taught by Beth Moore - WOW! 



Counting #1004 - #1012

1004.  the sound of a sister saying, "Eucharisteo" and what it did to my heart.
1005.  the boys saying to one another, "You're the best brother"
1006.  watching the boys hugging their dad and hearing them say "You're the best dad ever"
1007.  walking through life with sisters who invited me in
1008.  Saturday afternoon naps
1009.  when Cinderella-style cleaning is done!
1010.  celebrating my husband's fatherhood!
1011.  much needed rain
1012.  the prophet Haggai's wise words



Wisdom, whimsy and wonder and counting - #980 - #1003

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.  Ephesians 2:10

980.  An amazing sister-friend's love, care, availability and willingness to ask the hard questions - even when it hurts both of us.  She is so beautifully radiant.  Her dedication to pray for things I mentioned months ago humbles me beyond words.  Thank you, Jesus for the special gift of her and how you use her to sharpen me!
981.  The excitement of the Global Day of Prayer and more importantly, the 90-days of transformation that will follow.
982.  The wisdom found in the wee one - he was playing a video game with his dad.  he didn't move his plane around, just shot his weapons when he felt like it.  When his plane was destroyed, his reaction was "try again" and the next plane appeared, since he gets 3 planes for this game.  Oh, how I want to look at my life and my mistakes that way.  Adorable picture of grace!  Thank you, Jesus for letting us "try again".
983.  The joy of discovering believers in my midst at work - clients, social media, etc.
984.  The way God uses a song to remind me of my wedding day - heard it twice this week!
985.  Hearing joy in my grandma's voice again.  She was speaking of watching a 3-month-old little girl - pure joy in coos, unconditional love, bright eyes and dimples!
986.The great reminder of this post (thank you, Ann!  I married one of those men of few words too!) - http://www.aholyexperience.com/
987.  Sweet Aunt Traci having a fun slumber party with the boys on a Saturday night!
988.  Morning prep for worship - sooo quiet!
989.  Sermons about dreams and how God gives them so He can answer them!
990.  Jesus has constant intercession for us (Hebrews 7:24-25) - nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby
991. God is always orchestrating our life.  Do we recognize His activity?  - question from Dr. Henry Blackaby
992.  Referenced Moses and the rod he held in his hand.  What do we hold in our hand that if released unconditionally God could use?  question from Dr. Henry Blackaby
993.  Probable thoughts from Jesus to the disciples, "There's nothing wrong with you fishing, but if you keep fishing in the presence of God, you need to repent." - nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby
994.  By spending more time in prayer (both speaking and listening), I become more trustworthy to God. - nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby
995.  Let God let me know what is on His heart (Matthew 26:38) - nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby
996.  Note that Jesus didn't wake the disciples up the second time he came back from praying in the Garden.  Are there times when I've fallen asleep and I missed something because I was sleeping and he didn't wake me up?  nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby
997.  Jesus' soul is sorrowful, next to death during this prayer time.  Do you sense the eternal destiny of people around you?  - nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby

998.  The power, example and responsibility of those in leadership roles (pastors, leaders, CEOs, husbands/dads, etc.) is such that your prayer life is a pace setter for others.  Do you take people with you when you pray?  Be aware of the intensity of your leader's prayer life. - nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby

999.  Christ can't live out His life in you without you having the same prayer life as Jesus!  nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby

1000.  Would my children like to pattern their life after mine because of what they see in me?  nugget of wisdom from Dr. Henry Blackaby

1001.  That the counting, wisdom and spiritual growth continues!
1002.  The sweet way the wee one love is starting to sing "Jesus Loves Me" before bed.
1003.  The kindness of big brother love trying to console the wee one love when his treasured bear decides to have a slumber party at church.  Pure sweetness!



counting gratefully - #964 - #979

Colossians 3:15-16:  15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.


964.  While praying good night prayers, the wee one adds in what he's thankful for from the day!
965.  The wee one at bedtime, "Bear, there are no more pages in our book.  Oh, bear, don't cry.  I love you!  It's ok.  It's just night-night."
966.  How the older boy love just wants to talk or play go-fish before bed.
967.  True friends
968.  How my older boy love loves play dates and socializing with friends.
969.  "Summer Lovin'" from Grease turned into the Kindergarten graduation song - "Kindergarten, it happened so fast!  Kindergarten, we had a blast!"
970.  Heads bobbing to Jamz-Worship while driving to church
971.  My sister's amazing servant heart
972.  High school graduations and the excitement they bring
973.  haircuts
974.  the laugh that I get when I try to style my hair the way my stylist did when I got it cut!
975.  that I have a job to go to every day
976.  parents willing to volunteer in the pre-school ministry
977.  watching the boys water the flowers and wondering who is getting wet more - the flowers or the boys!
978.  re-reading great books
979.  when I catch myself with a song in my head and realize that it's a song that leads me to Jesus!

Counting amazing gifts - #951 - #964

951.  KLOVE radio 
952.  date night with my husband love
953.  Aunt Traci babysitting the boys
954.  Improvements and more hope for a baby in the NICU
955.  family reunions
956.  3-day weekends
957.  Dairy Queen ice cream
958. That God can turn darkness to light
959.  That God shows up on the scene with just the message needed!  I was in tears, knowing that I was in battle.  Turned on the radio at teh end of my prayer and He has David Jeremiah's message about putting on the armor of God (specifically the shield of faith).  I had "church' in the parking lot of the meeting place! 
960.  God's answered prayer - Just asked him to deliver Women's Ministry to me the way He wanted on Monday.  On Wednesday, got an e-mail from my Pastor to be the church's Women's Ministry Director.  WOW!
961.  remembering the difference between punishment and discipline
962.  The wee one explaining to big brother that "I not the baby.... I not the kid... I the brother!"
963.  The oldest son love's sweet remarks, "Mom, I wouldn't trade you for anything!"
964.  The thought of Heaven and what our senses will be like!  Imagine... seeing things more beautiful than we can describe, hearing sounds more clearly and beautifully than ever before, tasting the foods at the feast more spectacularly, touching things that are softer than we ever remembered, the scent of holiness all around!  WOW!



Thankfully counting - #933 - #950

Ephesians 6:11 -  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

933. God's omnipotence is always one step ahead of our incompetence.
934.  Pictures of freedom
935. seeing the shuttle launch from downtown J-ville
936.  healthy children
937.  NICU doctors and nurses
938.  prayers lifted up for baby Hayden and his family
939.  how a business appointment turned into a divine appointment (guess it was divine all along!)
940.  being real with my sister-friends
941.  knowing that the closer we get to God, the pickier He gets (wisdom from a sister-friend's gain from her Beth Moore Bible study)
942.  the meditations of my heart really means the murmurings of my heart (what is flowing from my heart) (more wisdom from a sister-friend's gain from her Beth Moore Bible study)
943.  how my husband takes pride in our yard
944.  tickling my boys' tickle spots and hearing the giggles and belly laughs
945.  resting in His freedom
946.  my sister's new apartment
947.  the joy of seeing my boys be helpers during hte move
948.  how my boys love the adventure of swimming
949.  miracles and  how they leave you speechless and in awe of our Maker.
950.  fearless, brave, bold believers



Multitude Monday - #916 - #932

Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

916.  celebration of life - baby showers for baby Cole and baby Katerina.  I work with their mommies!
917.  God uses ordinary people
918.  Fighting for joy, instead of always fighting against something.
919.  Oh, how He loves me!
920.  Remembering the call that I've already said yes to and now waiting...
921.  My sons singing "Rock on Larry Boy" at the top of their lungs from the back seat of the car
922.  Good, meaningful talks with my husband love that give me more clarity and assurance
923.  Encouragement from others at just the right time
924.  A sister-friend who stopped everything just to pray with me
925.  Being moved to speechlessness in worship
926.  God's word is true now and applicable now
927.  Parallels in god's word
928.  The fruit that God grows during a crisis
929.  Hunger and thirst that can only be quenched by Him
930.  Rain, sweet, much-needed rain!
931.  The smell of the breeze right before (and right after) it starts to rain
932.  Looking at God's word with new eyes and a new heart!