Daily discipline is the door to full freedom, and the discipline to count to one thousand gave way to the freedom of wonder and I can’t imagine not staying awake to God in the wonder and I can’t imagine not staying awake to God in the moment, the joy in the now.
Ann Voskamp, one thousand gifts, page 84
489. after a difficult start, father’s day wasn’t so bad after all
490. starfish & tide pools
491. children who help
492. a plan that inspires them
493. deep healing soul-holes
494. on a four-hour drive, not hearing “are we almost there?” until we were … almost there
495. devotions on the beach – a perfect gift
496. a nap on the beach
497. a barrage of “I love you’s” from the 10yo
498. hope upon hope
499. slow walking and carefree talking
500. “I’m proud of you.” from a friend
501. the feeling of her little hand in mine
502. 35 days of detoxing my soul
503. a beach, a bike, and trust
504. letting her know I love her
505. consistency
506. laying on the bed, thumbing through scripture, sharing, questioning, encouraging
507. write it, girl
508. late night crab hunting
509. when sisters play together
510. hot tub under the stars
511. the gang back together
512. a sweet ride
513. lessons in surrendering
514. she reads truth
515. watching her give her most treasured possession to calm her sister to sleep
516. Proverbs 3:5-6
517. smiles from a sippy cup
518. knowing Who anchors my soul
519. puppies in a basket
520. Ben & Jerry’s
521. a vintage bible
522. fun with “outfit of the day”
523. glorious sunsets
524. lessons in modesty
525. three girls in a tide pool
How are you finding Joy? Are you seeing God in the small details of your life? Dare to join me in the Joy Dare?
I love your list this week, Tracie. I think I need that book you’ve pictured. (…and the days you wish you were there. always.)
we were just at the beach. amazing how it refreshes your soul and helps you breathe again! blessings to you from Uganda!
Ah…beach!I love your photo of the book…I should get this book too!
Blessings,
Harriet from momentsofwords.blogspot.it/
stoping by from Ann’s…I love your list…I just got back from the beach myself….oh it is a wonderful cathedral of God…especially when the beaches are quite from all the people. #524 caught my eyes…the beach is a very eye opening place:) so glad I dropped in…blessings to you~
Beautiful list!!
there are SO MANY treasures there… and as i read your list i recall your instagram feed and feel so close :) i love you!
Thank you for the amazing idea. I will be using this idea on my blog to help keep me grounded and remember the joys in life and all God has given me.