Please read the original "Praise God" post for disclaimer information.
Excerpt from the book 10,000 things to praise God for by Jan Dargatz p. 389
atomic sub-particles that haven't been discovered yet
Persian rugs
neurons and ganglia
free roadside service
the realization that you're making fewer mistakes than you used to
the star of David
the poems of Alfred, Lord Tennyson
those who respect the dignity of others
God's comforting the children of alcoholics
the gift of leadership
God's ordaining the Sabbath as an act of love for His people
the faithful who come - joyful and triumphant - to adore the Lord Jesus
elastic that stretches far enough
forbearing strength
those who are willing to suffer gladly for God's sake
south winds
increase
anger abated
the praise music of John Michael Talbot
sheep grazing next to geysers in Rotorua, New Zealand
Interesting list tonight. I'm going to group some together because they are similar.
The first two grouping are atomic subparticles and neurons. I'm a science nut!!! I took 3 years of chemistry in high school because i WANTED!!! to. I love science and I love the way that science keeps showing us how amazing God is. From solar flares creating beauty in the night sky to new babies being born. Science keeps showing us how amazing and awe-inspireing God is.
next.. roadside service and elastic.. i'll throw leadership in here too. Elastic.. man.. what would we do without elastic. my pants wouldn't be stretchy YET stay on.. nor would underwear. elastic wow.. so much I could say. roadside service and leadership. Okay, so all roadside service isn't FREE.. and FREE roadside service is usually included in the higher costing insurances so in the end you are paying for it.. but still, the fact that some guy is going to get into his tow truck to help you get your keys out of your car in the middle of the night... that's awesome and praise worthy. Leadership comes out of that. If we try to give a little more to those in need.. we can become leaders. even if you don't know how to LEAD as in teach.. you can still strike up a God conversation.. which will LEAD someone (hopefully) to Christ. Isn't that our purpose?
Realization of making few mistakes... Maybe we're not making few mistakes but different mistakes. Sure, I don't do silly things like.. eat glue (i don't think i ever did.. but work with me)... but i do make mistakes. I make a LOT of mistakes. i got frusterated at my parents today.. that was a mistake. I shouldn't have done that... as a child I made silly mistakes like coloring someone's hair green instead of yellow.. now I make mistakes like.. turning right on red when there's a sign that says "no turn on red"... we all make mistakes. WE LEARN from those mistakes and hopefully do not repeat that mistake again. The point is, life is a learning process. The more we learn.. the more we make mistakes.
Praise music and poetry. Though I'm not familiar with the two people mentioned in this book.. I am familiar with praise music and poetry. I enjoy both!!! I used to write a lot of poetry and now I sing a lot of Praise music. it goes back to that ... creativity thing I was talking about yesturday. I think people don't realize how important creativity in the form of the "arts" is. Singing, band.. creative writing.... art... it's SOOO important. It's sad to see schools cutting a lot of those programs out :(
Those who respect the dignity of others and strength. As I watch my grandma slowly die... It's hard. there are times she has no idea what is going on. I know some people may say it's cruel.. but I don't pray that she is healed.. i pray that she has a peaceful journey home to God. This is my way of respect her dignity. She doens't need to suffer. And this.. takes strength. I have learned that when my strength is thin.. God always holds me up. When i feel like this is just too much.. God keeps me going. giving me enough to keep going until I can walk on my own. He picks me up and carries me until I'm on more stable ground. HE IS MY STRENGTH!!!
Finally.. The Sabbath... faithfulness.. and suffering gladly. God loves us so much that he made a day for us to STOP!!! THANK HIM and enjoy the blessings he has given us. It really bugs me that my school has changed to having homework due on Sunday. That's not my school day.. that's my GOD day. Sunday is the one day that I STOP EVERYTHING!! and spend time with God. True.. we should spend time with God more than just an hour on sunday... but I'm working on that. that brings in the next praise of those who come faithful, joyful and triumphant to adore Jesus. God gave us that ONE DAY a week to spend time with Him. God is a jealous God.... He LOVES US!!! and wants what is best for us. And he asks for in return is to say thank you. PRAISE HIM!!!! suffering gladly.. i only have a question. Would you, like Paul, DIE for your faith in God and belief that Jesus is your Lord and Savior?
I like how i ended the previous post with a verse from the bible. I think it's a great way to start putting the WORD into my life more.. and yours too.
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV
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