It started with a few words.
This week I’ve been slowing awaking from a spiritual slumber. Being at home, I’ve had time to breathe, time to sit, time to reflect. I’ve been playing a lot of music too; not for the sake of writing anything though. Just for the sake of joy. But most of all, I’ve been reading. My friend Rachel lent me One Thousand Gifts – by Ann Voscamp a few weeks ago. Between exams, papers, and busyness, I was able to sneak a few pages here and there when school was still a roaring. But now, until Christmas, my goal is to keep-a-going on my reading list.
I've been learning a lot about Eucharisteo – a greek word; more than just being thankful, but experiencing the joy that comes from living in thankfulness. Carving out time to stop and be in wonder of the small things. With this comes training the eye as well as the soul to see life as gift; everything drawn and given by God. It's hard to realize how selfish and stubborn I can be until I take all focus off of myself, and instead reflect that on God and his goodness - viewed through small, everyday things.
This book has challenged me to begin the journey of naming and writing down one thousand things received as gifts. I challenge you to do the same! I like to keep a small leather book with me with my favorite pen. What better way to open our eyes and see God?
A deepened joy and closeness drawn from gratitude and thankfulness.
Here are a few of my favorites I’ve jotted down, that I wouldn't have normally picked out:
- wearing favorite clothes
- smell of pine trees
- watching a musician practice until he finally gets it right
- peppermint in hot chocolate
- friends knowing your birthday
- left hand on a piano
- a tired dog's huffing
where will you see wonder today?
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As well as reading, this week I’ve been watching through the mini-web series For the Life of the World; Letters to the Exiles. In a fun, quirky, thought-provoking way, the greek word Oikonomia is addressed through looking at what it means to be a good steward for the Lord in the world. It puts names and words to ideas I’ve loved but never known how to explain. It’s also blown my mind with a whole lot of new. It's been super cool to see how similar aspects of God have come up in multiple places.
After watching through this series, Evan & Co. feel like good friends. With even better words for ya. Check it out, y’all!
This week I’ve been slowing awaking from a spiritual slumber. Being at home, I’ve had time to breathe, time to sit, time to reflect. I’ve been playing a lot of music too; not for the sake of writing anything though. Just for the sake of joy. But most of all, I’ve been reading. My friend Rachel lent me One Thousand Gifts – by Ann Voscamp a few weeks ago. Between exams, papers, and busyness, I was able to sneak a few pages here and there when school was still a roaring. But now, until Christmas, my goal is to keep-a-going on my reading list.
I've been learning a lot about Eucharisteo – a greek word; more than just being thankful, but experiencing the joy that comes from living in thankfulness. Carving out time to stop and be in wonder of the small things. With this comes training the eye as well as the soul to see life as gift; everything drawn and given by God. It's hard to realize how selfish and stubborn I can be until I take all focus off of myself, and instead reflect that on God and his goodness - viewed through small, everyday things.
This book has challenged me to begin the journey of naming and writing down one thousand things received as gifts. I challenge you to do the same! I like to keep a small leather book with me with my favorite pen. What better way to open our eyes and see God?
A deepened joy and closeness drawn from gratitude and thankfulness.
Here are a few of my favorites I’ve jotted down, that I wouldn't have normally picked out:
- wearing favorite clothes
- smell of pine trees
- watching a musician practice until he finally gets it right
- peppermint in hot chocolate
- friends knowing your birthday
- left hand on a piano
- a tired dog's huffing
where will you see wonder today?
* * * * * * * * * * *
As well as reading, this week I’ve been watching through the mini-web series For the Life of the World; Letters to the Exiles. In a fun, quirky, thought-provoking way, the greek word Oikonomia is addressed through looking at what it means to be a good steward for the Lord in the world. It puts names and words to ideas I’ve loved but never known how to explain. It’s also blown my mind with a whole lot of new. It's been super cool to see how similar aspects of God have come up in multiple places.
After watching through this series, Evan & Co. feel like good friends. With even better words for ya. Check it out, y’all!