Miracles

The last couple days have been pretty rough. I've been tired, feeling out of rhythm, feeling like you do when you eat too much candy and read too much (I hope you know what I mean when I say this), and just a bit depressed. But you know what, there is still so much to be thankful for, especially the little things when you are depressed. I am thankful

• for Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit
• that we can sing/say "O Heavenly King" again
• for good-smelling lotion
• for girls' group
• for a friend who offered to meet me for coffee and helping me find a rhythm on the spot as soon as she saw how frustrated I was
• that so many friends and families have opened their homes to me and love me
• for pillows and soft beds, especially at the end of a long day
• for candy and chocolate (even when I eat too much of it)
• for quiet time at girls' group
• for lists
• that I get to choose what I do (even if I don't always like it)
• for some great reflections and conversations at youth last night
• for Liturgy and the Eucharist this morning
• for God's grace
• for psalms
• for fun music that makes me forget how miserable I am
• for a friend who agreed to check up on me in the morning to make sure I'm not listening to moody music and that I actually get something accomplished tomorrow
• for icons and incense and vigil lamps
• that as I was praying this evening, I realized how much I loved, even when I don't feel like loving anymore
• that when I am sad and hurt, I can read the Bible and get comfort from Christ's example

Lord, thank you for everything, the good and the bad. Let Your will be done in me in every circumstance!

To the reader of this blog: I challenge you to be intentionally thankful. See the miracles that are worked as a result!