An Abundance Of Thanks

This week has been filled with an overflowing of blessings and I cannot wait to share the experiences God placed me in.  The Deeper Life series took place this week at my school, I turned the big 21, and currently I am in a snow storm.  I am thankful, thankful, and thankful.  Starting off with the blessings I counted this week...

February 3rd, 2013
Hard Gift #262: Unexpected ants welcoming me in the morning.
Gift #263: Orange and lime slices in a pitcher of water.

 











Gift #264: The table of thanks and remembrance.

Gift #265: When we look at your face, you are beautiful! (Phil Wickham's Beautiful)
Gift #266: Walking in the snow with my lovely friends.
Gift #267: Pre-birthday celebration with my close friends, eating cake and sharing stories.

Gift #268: Dinner with sweet Olivia.

Gift #269: A new creative handshake.

Gift #270: An evening walk with a friend hand in hand.

Gift #271: Exciting Superbowl game with these lovely ladies. 

February 4th, 2013

Gift #272: Living in the declaration that "the enemy has been defeated, and death couldn't hold You down, we're gonna lift our voice in victory, we're gonna make Your praises loud!" (Hillsong: Shout Unto God)

Gift #273: Gift found bent down: animal prints in the snow.

Gift #274: Fun pattern made when stacking up the mats.

Gift #275: A birthday card received in the mail from my parents.

Gift #276: Receiving a picture text from a close friend that makes me smile.

Gift #277: Strawberry yogurt and cereal.

Gift #278: Hearing the body of Christ declare who He is...the Great I AM.

Gift #279: Seeing and being in the presence of my brothers and sisters receiving healing and for the body of Christ praying for one another to be the witnesses and vessels of healing for others. 

Gift #280: Power in breaking every chain. (Will Reagan: Break Every Chain)

Gift #281: Hugs from my teammates.

Gift #282: Restoration and freedom among my sisters in Christ.

Gift #283: God's awesome redemption story in a sister's life.

Gift #284: Skype date with Ashley.

February 5th, 2013

Gift #285: Class led discussion that was successful.

Gift #286: Trampolines, foam pits, and dodgeball.

Gift #287: Wonderful friends to pre-celebrate my birthday.

Gift #288: Blessings received from my friends.

Gift #289: A surprise cake and ice cream to end off the pre-birthday meal.

February 6th, 2013!! 21 blessings of thanks

Gift #290: 21 wonderful years of life.

Gift #291: Balloons and a banner welcome me in the morning.

Gift #292: Walking through a archway of trees.

Gift #293: The song: Jesus At The Center By Israel Houghton http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MO0tI3t3fM

Gift #294: A colorful birdhouse on the side of a tree trunk.

Gift #295: A flag blowing in the wind.

Gift #296: A beautiful hand crafted birthday card given from the 4's class.

Gift #297: Beautiful birthday cards received.

Gift #298: Loving messages through texts, Facebook messages, and in person from my friends wishing me a Happy Birthday.

Gift #299: The pure joy playing with the three years old.

Gift #300: Coming into the cafeteria during dinner and seeing balloons and a table of friends singing Happy Birthday to me. (got some sneaky friends)

Gift #301: The starry night.

Gift #302: Balloons blowing in the wind as I ride back to the dorm.

Gift #303: A special treat of the sweet sounds of the saxophone during praise and worship tonight.

Gift #304: The deep profound presence of the Holy Spirit during praise and worship.

Gift #305: A dear friend and teammate praying God-breathed words over me.

Gift #306: Three wonderful and powerful days of Deeper Life.

Gift #307: Stamina and passion from the worship team as we sang, clapped, and danced for over an hour.

Gift #308: Cutting, organizing, and gluing pictures together.

Gift #309: The final product-a decorated front and back cover.

Gift #310: Quad muscle stretched after an eventful, packed day and rest in bed.

February 7th, 2013
Gift #311: Filtered water
Gift #312: Gift @11:30am-lunch with friends and laughing over childhood stories.
Gift #313: Talking with a professor and sharing experiences from the past few days.
Gift #314: Getting the creative juices flowing as I'm brainstorming for a lesson plan.
Gift #315: Gift @2:30pm-opening of class with prayer.
Gift #316: Expanding my mind of theology through a picture of art.
Gift #317: Enjoyable evening of pick up basketball.