Book Study 1000 Gifts Chapters 3 & 4

I'm in North Carolina typing this post in my son's quiet apartment. He just left for class and I have some time to kill (Where did that phrase come from?) so I thought I would catch up on my book study. I'm on my iPad because I didnt bring my laptop, so it takes more time to type. That's a good thing, especially considering chapter 4.

Chapter 3

Seed: "I snap a picture of cheese."

Water: Ann taught us to remember it's about the hunt when we list the ways He loves us. It's okay to repeat what's on our list. I've written my kids, husband and music many many times. That's great, and it deepens my awakeness but when I am aware of all that is around me I notice the smallest things I normally take for granted... Like cheese.

Grow: As I write my list I am becoming more aware of the little gifts and appreciating them. I am taking pictures of things I never would have taken in the past.

Chapter 4

Seed: "I just want time to do my one life well."

Water: It is impossible to nurture relationships or appreciate the smallest gifts while in a hurry. I am normally a person who is always in a hurry. I remember my mom telling me to sit down and relax so many times. I forget that Satan gets a lot accomplished in our busyness and we don't even realize it. We look at it as a positive when people ask how we are doing and we respond with a smile, "Good, busy!" Thanksgiving forces me to slow down.

Growth: We all get 24/7 so I don't need more time. I just need to use my time wisely and make it a priority to hunt for the ways He loves me and thank Him. At the end of the day my relationships will grow deeper when I take the time to slow down... And that's all that really matters. Life is short!

There is so much John and I could do while I am in Charlotte visiting. I don't need to be entertained in any way. I'm cherishing our time together and that's more than enough to just spend it together while not in a hurry.