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COUNT AND RE-COUNT

11/11/2011

 
When a sleepless night looms in front of me, I find that counting the proverbial sheep just doesn't cut it.  But there is something that I count during those restless hours that works perfectly...blessings!
 So today we take a look at counting our blessings during this season of thankfulness.

 The blessings that surround us can be lost in the win ...or loss - whichever it may be.  We find the emotion of thankfulness easily expressed when the scoreboard has higher digits on our side. However, when the digits end up lower our thankfulness quotient can easily go out the window.  Interestingly, both hold blessings...count them - it may ease a sleepless night!  As the old hymn says...  

"Count your blessings name them one by one...count your blessings see what God has done." 

When you give things to your children, which of these responses do you most appreciate?  When they accept the gift in silence and go on about their day as if  to say "I deserved that" OR ... when they run to you,  throw their arms around you and shower showering you with a fountain of thanks.  I am going to guess it would be the second response which reveals their grateful hearts.  

So it is when we count and re-count the God-given blessings that surround us.  Whether it is for a beautiful day, a good night's sleep, a child who recovers from a cold, a loved one whose home-going left a rich imprint on our life . . . whatever it is tell Him ... it's our hug of thankfulness from a heart full of identified blessings.   

         THANKFULNESS IS NOT ONLY A FEELING BUT SOMETHING WE DO!  

"...thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live."  I Thessaslonians 5:17-18 MSG  

Then re-count and include your spiritual blessings...things like, knowing God, experiencing His love, joy, peace orwalking as one with Him...  

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." Ephesians 1:3 NIV  

Blessings...as you count your material and spiritual blessings for a good night's sleep!
 
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Mom
11/11/2011 03:41:19 am

"Over and over" The Lord repeats to us His instructions and love!
"Over and Over" we can give Thanks!
Good reminders, touching memorabilia!
with love...M.

Sheila Frush
11/13/2011 08:40:05 am

Sure beats counting sheep! Great suggestion!


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    About the Author... 
    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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