Thursday, September 4, 2008

1000 Gifts, Vol. 2, #17

161. refreshing taste of Mint Julep Soda
162. watching the thin sliver of the moon become invisible and then visible again as clouds passed in front of it
163. driving the length of a road lined with crepe myrtle in full bloom
164. the variety of soft drinks and bottled teas in Japan
165. new opportunities to practice forgiveness & to feel in my body a small reminder of what it cost my Lord to forgive me
166. friends that "weep with those who weep"
167. a load of tumble-dried sheets and towels folded and stacked neatly
168. the relief of finishing the laundry in one visit to the "coin laundry" instead of coaxing a sheet or two to dry every day or two over the next week
169. a wonderful closing message at the conference, reminding us all anew of the wonder of God's grace
170. seeing God's power in bringing healing to someone who was suffering from a debilitating depression

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