I sit in my living room thinking and dwelling.
In my daughter’s bedroom, I hear laughter and fun.
My husband reclines on the couch, recovering from a headache which I wish I could vanquish.
Despite my husband momentary headache, however, I with the sounds of a dryer turning, my dog asleep beside me, and my cat undercover in my bedroom; I discover joy in the everyday.
My husband is beside me in relative good health, despite a fall cold. My granddaughter whoops and giggles at nothing. My daughter dances as she cleans her room.
Up the street, living literally only a few houses a way, my mom is probably enjoying the day.
I only have to expand my mind to discover blessings everywhere.
What a peaceful exercise, I discover.
Maybe when I have stress this is something I need to do.
When I am not feeling well and my pain is searing.
Like Paul, I can think myself happy and discover joy in my everyday.
Paul in jail and facing death while, I am blessed beyond compare.
How can I not discover joy and happiness in this life God has given me?
Discover means to find something unexpectedly in the course of a search.
I discover in the end that He is my all and all.
Written for the Write 31 Days and the 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes challenges. Be sure to check out my introduction page to read more posts in this series. As well as the Five Minute Friday linkup where today’s word is : Discover.
Also contributing to the many of the linkups listed on my parties page. Be sure to check it out for places to linkup your blog posts too.
Wise words, my friend! It’s so important to take the time to reflect on our blessings.
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Yes, blessings are everywhere. Discovering the good all around is helpful to get perspective.
I’ve been challenged lately to start discovering again!
Coming from FMF #79
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Oh how true – blessings are everywhere – right around us – not only to be discovered but to be acknowledged, enjoyed and to thank Him for as we do!!
Jennifer, thanks so much for your support.
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Thank you so much for sharing your journey of discovering joy. I think the key is to stop the negative thinking and choose to look for things to be thankful for.
So true. I may add to this post in a devotional. Thanks so much for your feedback.
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Discovering He is our all is so transforming. I’m so grateful for your reminder. I’m your #fmf neighbor. God bless you.
I am glad you found hope in my post today.
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