Gratitude Journal and the Book of Job

So I heard somewhere recently how a person should never say that their troubles are akin to the trials of Job, and I agree. I told you all in my last post how I started reading that amazing book and to go along with it I began keeping a Gratitude Journal. Now, in this space of my life I really really need this to keep perspective. I complained and got tears in my eyes and all for my husband today, and asked him the age old question, "When is it bad enough?" Wanna know his answer? "Have you ever thought it was good?" Of course, I have, I'm just not as emotional or vocal at those times. So I keep writing about the little things and find myself in a situation similar to the victim of a disaster picking through the rubble to find something salvageable.

1. unexpected gifts delivered to my classroom by my first born.

2. the stillness of the house when its just me and God.

3. clear sky full of stars

4. daughter's quiet voice singing along with God-songs on the radio

5. pink clouds behind barren trees

6. quiet voices in the next room

7. early morning hugs from princesses

8. hearing the soft whisper of His voice even in the little things

9. Rob Thomas and White Merlot on the wine aisle

10. the silent invitation of a lamp

11. the quiet of early morning

12. big brother and little sister cuddled

13. apple fritters

14. garments replaced

15. new gallon of milk and a full tummy

16. instructions repeated (again)

17. a new church growing one person at a time

18. watching my husband, the pastor, find his bearings and climb up high

19. teenage sons who still kiss mama and daddy good night

20. waking up with arms around me

21. car to put gas in

22. job to go to

23. electricity and a portable heater

24. reading in context

I guess its not bad enough yet...