Multitude Monday - 1000 Gifts

“When the mask of self-righteousness has been torn from us

and we stand stripped of all our accustomed defenses,

we are candidates for God's generous grace.”

Erwin W. Lutzer

#445 masks removed

#446 feeling defenseless and for once not trying to self-defend

#447 simply amazing grace

#448  new recipes that work the first try

#449 young hands learning new skills

#450 teaching the ABCs yet once again

#451 mischevious grins

#452 catching up on lost sleep

#453 coolness of the tile floors in the early morning

#454 looking forward to our first vacation from school

#455 giggly, non-stop talking after a fun, exciting day

#456 his amazing smile, every time he's willing to share it (and his sweet response to teasing)

#457 young, hardworking hands learning so many new skills this year... and becoming so very competent

#458 understanding a few more Zarma words each week

#459 helping friends make connections with other friends, connections I know the Lord will use

#460 scheduling the first ladies' Bible study at church

#461 planning topics for this year's Bible studies

#462 iced glasses of coke as we talk and pray together

#463 finding things in common even though our worlds are so very different

#464 being asked once again why we are here - and the opportunity to share what God has called us to do

#465 unexpected, unplanned chat with a dear friend that I miss so very much

#466 problems to solve that are far beyond me and require direction, discernment and diligence that can only come for the Almighty