This year has already begun to feel different than the rest. This is the year that I have chosen to blog purposely and not for numbers or any other status symbols. This is the year that I have chosen to begin releasing my own ideas to His perfect plan for my life. And this is the year that I have chosen to record the many blessings He gives me on a daily basis.
Inspired by Barbie's post, I have decided to take the Joy Dare in 2012. Reading Les Misérables has been making me extremely aware of every little blessing in my life that I don't even notice. I want to be grateful -- wholly and completely grateful -- for everything He gives me. Discontent is a seed that needs to be rooted out of my life, and I have found this to be a beautiful way in which I can do it.
Mrs. Voskamp has challenged all of us to record 1000 gifts or blessings in 365 days. That's only three blessings a day, a small feat. I'll be recording them on a page on my blog's sidebar, which will be updated every day as I add new things to the list.
This is not something for the faint of heart. This is for those of you who want to live wholly, intentionally, and God-centered. So will you take up the Joy Dare with me and dare to find 1000 blessings in twenty twelve?
*Please be aware that there are some tracks on my Mixpod from films that I have not even seen; therefore, I may or may not recommend some of the films themselves. The music is only on here because I think it is beautiful. If you find it easier to read without the distraction of music, please hit the play/pause button to turn it off*
Yes, I have already begun my journey counting joy in my own personal journal. I have also shared some of it over at my blog. It is encouraging to find another young woman doing the same. =)
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Emily Grace
That sounds like a wonderful way to thank the Lord for His goodness, and count your blessings, Elizabeth!
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~Joy @ joy-live4jesus.blogspot.com
I am so glad you decided to take the joy dare. I just know you will be tremendously blessed and encouraged as you count and record your gifts! Looking forward to reading them all in 2012!
ReplyDeleteI also, am taking the Joy Dare this year. :) I've already been recording gifts for awhile, but I want to start doing it deliberately and sharing my gifts with my bloggy friends.
ReplyDelete(By the way, how did you get the January Joy Dare list? I tried to post it on my blog, but couldn't get it to work.)
I'm looking forward to this. :)
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