Remembering.
The Israelites were not so good at this. Neither were the 9 lepers. But the 1 was. And how I desire to be that one. And how it much touch the soul of God to hear us s-p-e-c-i-f-i-c-a-l-l-y name and remember what he has done. to RECOUNT the ways he has been faithful. to RECOUNT the plans he specifically concocted just for us to get us out of hard situations or take us through them. It must feel like an "afterglow." Like sitting around after a wedding with confetti on the floor, the bride and groom off to their honeymoon destination, when the family just sits around and talks about the ways it was wonderful, a magical success. There is REASON and NEED for sitting around and THANKING God for what He has done, how wonderful it is, and how it makes us feel. He has not withheld his mighty hand and he needs to be recognized for it. And yet most of the world passes without thanking Him. And yet He continues to be faithful. Today, this one is all for You, God. Just to thank You. Just to sit around and have an "afterglow" about the things you have done in my life.

Thank You for providing dill soup that time when I knew it was a direct little present from You. I loved that.
Thank You for getting me through those months in Searcy that were so lonely. Thanks for for the snow cones and swings :) Especially the rainbow one that time ;)
Thank You for turning my head towards You and allowing me to overcome my flesh in the department of anger. I count that a great victory and I continue to rely on Your power.
Thank You for Scripture verses on note cards. Those things are like candy to me. Sweets throughout the day. I relish them. They bring me great comfort.
Thank You for my amazing family. I love them dearly and cherish those nieces and nephews. Especially Logan's popcorn face the other day.
Thank You for the friendship with Seth that we have developed. I am so thankful.
Thank You for Brandon.
Thank You for Genessa and her sweet face. I love that child, though I never met her. Y'all don't have too much fun up there without me before I get there...
Thank You for bringing us through months of internal conflict and battling. I revel in the peace that You bring. I love it.
Thank You for Seth's job and for having someone who provides for me and does it so well. I am thankful.
Thank You for all my shopping trips! How blessed I am! I love those tjmaxx runs. Those are the best.
Thank You for Your Word. Without it, I would have no hope for healing. I LOVE IT.