Every Day, A Gift

• Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not s the world gives do I give to you. do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful." (John 14:27)
• I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
• There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. (1 John 4:18)
• A psychedelic shadow pattern
• The grain of humor and pleasure from my brother's off-key singing
• The fine lines of my Grandmother's hands, brought out by a sprinkling of flour
• Soaring vultures, which look strangely picturesque
• Our amazing camping trip in October, doing daring things!
• Mr. Byron's hands, crinkled and spotted with memories
• The wrinkled pages of my book, which remind me that I don't need to be perfect

• The plan for my day out, written on a folded sheet of paper and unfolded to reveal a day of adventure
• Someone to listen when I need to be heard
• Someone to bear the burdens I can't possibly bear
• Someone who knows my end from my beginning
• Smoky blue clouds that provide the backdrop for a fiery sunset
• Peanut M&Ms. Which I can resist.
• Compassion's presentation materials, which bring hope and love to so many
• Wonderful books from the library
• Tiny birds nests, beautifully constructed from slender twigs
• A love of learning inherited from my dad
• Fleeting frost, soundlessly transforming the world and leaving unnoticed
• Soft jeans that hug your curves just right
• The ghostly beam of searchlights sweeping over a low cloudy sky

• Friends who will listen and understand.
• Friends who will wipe away worry with laughter and fun.
• Friends who encourage and strengthen and inspire.
• "Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da" on the treadmill
• Mom's whispered encouragements 
• Afternoon sun dripping gold all over the fields