When Stacy wrote back she said...
"As Dad would say, you have more than you can say grace over! What a wonderful “problem” to have."
What does this really mean? I have to tell you, I had to mull this one over for a while. It got me to thinking...Am I truly thankful...I mean really thankful...for just how blessed I am? Is it possible? Are we capable of expressing our true thankfulness for all the Father has done for us?
Castle Conwy, Wales - Photo by Kaleigh
When I begin to consider all my blessings I am simply overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with gratitude and the unmistakable knowledge that my God loves me!Do I deserve it?
Absolutely not!
But He loves me.
He loves you!
He loves us all so much that He blesses us beyond measure.
Stratford-upon-Avon - Photo by Kaleigh
We could all list tangible items. Things come to mind like our homes, food on the table, clothes and yes, even our jobs and what that provides.But think about the intangible. Sometimes I belive it's those intangible things that we tend to take for granted or possibly not even consider to be thankful for.
I'm thinking about things like joy and laughter...joy that comes from seeing your kids laughing so uncontrollably that you can't help but laugh with them even if you don't know why!
Cousins
Cousins
Family...and the secure haven we have within that family.
Family Prayer at Courtney and Drew's wedding
Knowing there is a place we can be ourselves without artifice. Knowing that we can be angry or have disagreements, even heated arguments, be upset, cry but still be accepted for who we are.
The gift of creativity...which I believe comes straight from The Creator.
Kaleigh & a Precious friend!
Friends...peace...extended family...quiet...opportunities...second chances...stillness...health...favor......The times when God opens our eyes to see things around us that we would otherwise be oblivious to......
Uppermill, England - Photo by Kaleigh
Being thankful.It may seem easier to be thankful in the good times but often that's when we forget. I don't want to forget. I don't want my life to be lived unaware or oblivious to my blessings. Or to take them for granted.
Do you ever feel like you have more than you can say Grace over?
Me?
All the time.
Edit: After reading my daughter Kaleigh's comment I had to include this scripture.
Who can list the glorious miracles of your hand, Lord? Who can ever praise you half enough? Psalm 106:2
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what a beautiful post. I have tears in my eyes. I have beautiful and blessed day! xoxo Bev
ReplyDeleteWhat great words, I needed those this morning. I have never heard that saying, but it is a keeper. Let's all say Grace!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard that before, but I like it! I was just (this a.m.) listening to a sermon that said joy is a distinguishing characteristic of the Christian faith. I also think of the verse, and chorus: The LORD gave, and the LORD had taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Job. 1:21b
ReplyDeleteWow! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSonya ~~ What a Beautiful Post, have never
ReplyDeleteheard the saying "More than you can say Grace Over" but that is how Blessed I am too.
Thank You for reminding us to always have a Thankful Heart and to say Grace.
Blessing & Hugs ~~ Connie xox
Beautiful words, sis. We all have "more than we can say grace over." Love you and your precious family.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour dad is a smart man!
Thank you, for revealing more and sharing with your readers.
This post makes me think differently this morning. A reminder for me to say Grace. That even in the most difficult times in our lives there is "more than we can say Grace over".
have a happy day~ Lu
Thank you so very much for your beautiful post. I needed this so much. I was feeling overwhelmed with the responsibilities I currently have, but this gave me just the right way to look at them.....I feel beyond blessed to have more than I can say grace over and will repeat this phrase each time it feels I can't keep going.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Sonya. I needed to hear it...sometimes our problems seem so big, but it only takes a moment to think about how many blessings we truly have. Love you! (P.S. Love your photos...just another of your many talents!)
ReplyDeleteGet out of my head! lol I have a daily scripture that comes to me on my work e-mail and this one was todays: "Who can list the glorious miracles of your hand, Lord? Who can ever praise you half enough?" Psalms 106:2. I've been thinking about that all morning! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder. Everyone needs to hear these words every once in a while.
ReplyDeleteSo true. That's all that comes to mind. Just so very, very true.
ReplyDeleteI so understand what you are saying. It's just too easy to get all caught up in the little things and overlook the blessings.
ReplyDeleteDid y'all have any storm damage last night? There are many trees down in our area...some of them on top of houses. If you see them mentioning the Kickingbird Cinema on the news, we live really close to that. We are ok though.
What a beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching post and great words to think about.."More than you can say grace over"..I have never heard that before but will from now on be using it everytime I have the opportunity to..The words really make me think about how fortunate I am for what I have..
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Sis, I am now handing over the reigns of the Wading Pool to you! Awesome post! You (nearly) had me in tears! We ARE truly blessed, aren't we? Why God is so good and gracious to us, I can't comprehend, but I am SO very thankful! Truly, we have more than we can say grace over! Love you sis!
ReplyDeleteSonya, I've heard that saying all my life but I so appreciate your bringing it to my attention today. I've had such a yucky attitude lately with this brutal heat...told my daughter the other day I needed to focus on gratitude. God blesses us in infinite ways, some we are never really conscious of. How great is that love?
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Pat
I have never heard that saying before but I'm going to be using it all the time now! :-) I definitely have more than I can say grace over and your post was like food for my soul today. I had an overwhelming day yesterday and can so relate to what you are saying. But I am blessed beyond belief and no, I don't deserve any of it! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Oh Sonya, this post is just beautiful. I can feel your heart in it. I am going to remind myself of that saying every time I start to feel overwhelmed. Thank you for sharing your sweet words with us at Inspiration Friday!
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