Blessings

Jun 30, 2017

“Count your many blessings name them one by one…”

There are so many blessings to count if I will only look for them.

A few years ago I heard that Oprah, of all people, started each day by writing out three things she was thankful for, so I began to do it myself. It’s amazing what looking for just a few things to be thankful for can do to your attitude, even on the hardest days.

Today, I am blessed…

…with three energetic boys who keep me on my knees.

…with a husband who loves me to the moon and back.

…with a job that I love.

…with friends whom I can depend on.

…with a family who love me and live close.

…with enough.

…with a quiet time place to sit at that makes my heart sing.

..with a gentle rain this morning in June in Oklahoma.

…with watermelon plants just beginning to sprout.

…with warm coffee on my desk.

This post is written from a prompt in the Five Minute Friday community. Every Friday Christian writers join together to write for five minutes, no editing, on one prompt. Come join us at FiveMinuteFriday.com. We’d love to have you! 

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9 Comments

  1. hopeful50

    So glad we are neighbors today at FMF. Your list is a good one.

    • Tara L. Cole

      Thank you for visiting!

  2. Joanne Viola (@JViola79)

    Tara, so glad we were neighbors today! I loved the faces peeking up over the top of your post! And you are so right … there are many blessings IF we will only look for them. Thank you for reminding to look for them!

    • Tara L. Cole

      Thank you for visiting, Joanne! Yes, in the middle of my loud boy jackpot I have to remember there are so many blessings.

  3. Iris

    Thank you Tara for reminding us that we are truly blessed.

    • Tara L. Cole

      Thank you for stopping by!

  4. Somer

    I enjoyed reading your list and imagining the Oklahoma rain and watermelon plants. Have a beautiful summer

    • Tara L. Cole

      Thank you for visiting!

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