Saturday morning... {D}

I love Saturday mornings…

The pace is slower and there's more time for reflection…

Of course, I have my coffee in hand…

today it’s a splurge of my favorite...
 freshly ground beans of Snickerdoodle...

and I'm thinking of that book from a few years back that had you list five things you’re grateful for…

This is such a good habit for me to get in to.  The area of contentment, of being okay with my life, of not comparing it to others, has always been a struggle for me. What I'm learning is that contentment is not automatic...it's a choice.  I can choose to think on the what ifs and but whys in my life or I can choose to rest in the thank you Gods.

Okay, here’s my list…

1. Always first is my God and Savior…His mercy and grace…His ultimate sacrifice…His innate goodness.

2. Of course, my family…both the one I was born into and those joined by marriage.

3. My cozy cottage…

4. Good health to enjoy doing the things that bring me happiness and joy…

5. My friends…both old and dear and my new blogging friends. I never would have imagined you were all out there with your warm and encouraging words.

If I could add a sixth…it would definitely be this coffee…mmm…wish you could smell its wonderfulness.  Now go pour yourself a nice hot cup...

I'd love to know what’s on your list?

My life is certainly not without it's stresses and struggles but I am finally...

 thankfully content,

Patty

"Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have.  I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything,  I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.  For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength."  Philippians 4: 11-13

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