Are you counting your blessings or someone else’s?
I read this Harold Coffin quotation that has me thinking: “Envy is the art of counting the other fellow’s blessings instead of your own.” Â And that reminds me of this old hymn I used to sing as a child, “Count your blessings, name them one by one.” And that has me thinking I’ll redouble my efforts, tuck some of my blessings into the spiritual piggy bank we all carry at the center of our souls.
And it makes me wonder, what blessings are you counting today?
My blessings today include the sound of rain on the rooftop, the crackle of a fire in the woodstove, pancakes, and the bickering of my family as they fight over the TV.
This is a great message, Wende. Thanks for the reminder.
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All… that description almost sounds like Christmas. 😀 I love it!! ~Wen
so far,my blessings today have been a wonderful and meaningful church service,a walk with my sweet dog,a fun phone call with my daughter and one with my papa,the day is sunny and bright,i feel a little better,i have a good book to read,reading this blog and leaving a message for wende…..its a good day full of many blessings. teri
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Such a lovely list, Teri! And THANK YOU, your comments have been a real blessing for me as well! ~W
How funny that you wrote this today. I was just thinking about blogging it last night. It came to mind that it is important to be thankful for what you have everyday– every day in all the little ways. I have been trying to instill the importance of this to my two boys. When we recognize all that we have and are thankful for it, we can turn away from being envious of others. I am thankful for my wonderful husband and a weekend spent with him and our dudes. I am thankful for his kindness and patience, and his love. With the last two years being very “work orientated” and hardly seeing him, I am glad he’s home.
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You know, it’s an important lesson and I think the very best way to teach it is to model it, so way to go! And YAY for your husband being home more, that is a blessing!! ~W
Lots of blessings. I will count them as I’m getting my hair done and reading my Book club book!
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Ooh… haircut days with books, that counts in my book! 😀 ~W
Loved your comment on the scariest book you read over at The Bloggess 🙂
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Heh… it was the first thing that popped into my mind… especially since I don’t read horror fiction. 😀 Love your blog, btw!! ~~Wende
First, you read the Bloggess? I heart you even more, Kitty. Second, I’m probably going to steal this idea for a blog post of my own. Third, thank you for always reminding me of what’s important in my life. You may or may not know it, but I get a lot of my “balance” lately from reading Evidently.
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Yeah, I follow her on Twitter and when I catch her post tweets I head over. She is SO funny. And I’m glad Evidently is a safe haven for you… I’ve been thinking a lot about how we “met” and I have to say, YOU may be the one gift I got from Seminary. 😀 xoxo Kitty
Hi Wende, I haven’t visited in a while but I am glad to be back! I love your Sermon. I need that reminder every now and then, when I am deep in a “why am I living in China” funk, to focus on the positive. So thanks. Thankful for you, right now!
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Kiley!! I’ve missed you… and wondered how you are doing! I know you’re such a long ways from home–holding good thoughts for you. And if you ever need me to send you something from home, a little PNW care package, I’m game!! ~~Wende
My blessings are coming home to a well taken care of cat, a stellar room mate, and my working girl who took care of the shop as if it were here own…and so many more right now.
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Oh, that’s way better than coming home to a cat locked out of her potty, eh? 😀 Blessings indeed!! Welcome home, Sadira! ~W
Just in case it wasn’t clear. You are my blessing. (Well, you and G.) 🙂
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I love you too!! ~W
If I tell you I envy your darling piggy bank, darling, does it mean I’ve missed the poit of the Sunday Sermon? Teeheehee…Looking forward to seeing you and IZ soon!
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Can’t wait to see you guys!! ~W