Tuesday, January 25, 2011

1000 gifts



i saw this video and wanted to share it here. i was encouraged and convicted at the same time throughout all 4 minutes of it. i don't do this perfect. not even close. but i want to. and i will lord willing. to just be thankful and present throughout all these 'moments'. like really present though.

a few weeks ago i was shopping at publix and a sweet man who was stocking the aisle turned to greet georgia and i and then asked 'if school was cancelled that day'. i said 'i don't think so' and then he said 'oh okay i was just wondering since you had her with you'. i laughed and said 'she's always with me'. i was kinda being sarcastic. then he smiled and said...

"so you're one of those lucky ones"

i've thought about that sentence a hundred times since that day. he spoke such truth into my life that day with those 7 words. i don't want to just think about those words. i want that thought to sink so deep that everyday i feel lucky. blessed. alive. present. in all the moments in this ordinary, holy life.

enjoy the video. enjoy your day. be back soon...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Indeed we are...Amber

Sherry said...

GUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURL, I am so on fire to be present! Just to see God in the simple, ordinary. Everyday. Have you gotten this book? You must! Love the blog! Sorry for the jerk that messed it all up :(