"Take the Joy Dare" with me
It isn't November yet, or a new year, but I've decided to start counting. I want you to join me as often as you can.
What is the "Joy Dare"?
A long time ago a friend encouraged Ann VosKamp to start counting her blessings. She has written a book about her journey. I am not asking you to read her book but I am asking you to start counting with me.
If we write out 3 things we are grateful each day by this time next year we will have counted 1000 blessings or "gifts" as she puts it.
She has so kindly made a calendar with prompts to help us "see" the gifts around us.
http://www.aholyexperience.com/joy-dares/
Yesterday, I was to look for the gift of silent, still and strong. Here is what I found:
A strong man
that faithfully serves God with all he is and has for God's glory not his own.
I am very thankful for this man.
The stillness of my heart as I listen to God's truth through song.
https://youtu.be/hSnzYnOe6kI
The perfect wisdom of our God
by Getty
The perfect wisdom of our God
Revealed in all the universe:
All things created by His hand
And held together at His command.
He knows the mysteries of the seas,
The secrets of the stars are His;
He guides the planets on their way
And turns the earth through another day.
The matchless wisdom of His ways
That mark the path of righteousness;
His word a lamp unto my feet,
His Spirit teaching and guiding me.
And O the mystery of the Cross,
That God should suffer for the lost,
So that the fool might shame the wise,
And all the glory might go to Christ!
O grant me wisdom from above,
To pray for peace and cling to love,
And teach me humbly to receive
The sun and rain of Your sovereignty.
Each strand of sorrow has a place
Within this tapestry of grace;
So through the trials I choose to say:
"Your perfect will in Your perfect way.
The silence caused by a cremolada refreshing throats on a hot day.
Needed this with overwhelming moments lately.
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