Life is hard sometimes.
It moves faster than we expect. It takes us by surprise so sometimes we need reminders.
We need to be reminded that we are loved by the special people in our lives. We need to be reminded that others carry a heavy load.
My DaySpring “stash” came in the mail last week and it had a few great reminders for me. Inside I received a tote bag, a water bottle, a journal and notepad that had 1 Timothy 6:17 on them:
God richly gives us everything to enjoy.
Wow, what a beautiful reminder that I am to enjoy the good things in my life that are from the Lord: the good people, the beautiful things around me;
my cat’s incessant curiosity,
my dog’s expectant look,
my oversized son’s hug,
the rain that I dread but it keeps things green here in Oregon,
my hubby’s nightly question, “Do you want tea?”
And did you notice the color of all the goodies? Some days I think the Lord makes pink just for me. 🙂
I have to say that I received these goodies from DaySpring but I’m not paid to say that I love them. But I do!
I also get to give away a $20 DaySpring coupon to one of my readers so please leave a comment about what good thing have you been reminded of lately?
You know the rest – Tweet this post and/or put it up on facebook and you’ll get two more entries for a total of three entries to win a coupon. Remember to leave a comment to tell me that you did.
The contest is closed Thurs, Feb 23, 5 pm PST.
One of my mottos that I constantly remind myself is “Everyday is a good day and I am thankful for today”. No matter how hard life is, there is always something to be thankful for. One of the most important things that I am thankful for is that I know that I don’t walk this road alone.
What a fun box of goodies. My oldest daughter would be right there with you on the gloriousness of the color pink. I would say the most recent reminder I have received would be a bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s day. In this gloomy time of the year here in Indiana it was not only a reflection of my husband’s love and appreciation, but also of the promise of Spring. I love when the flowers start popping up out of the ground. Hope just seems reborn in the Springtime!
I’m also curious about your relationship with Dayspring. Are you one of their card writers? I’ve looked into that before … many years ago.
Enjoy your pink goodies, Jan!
Hey Suzanne,
DaySpring sends bloggers their incredible products to review as well as a coupon to giveaway to one of your readers which I think is very generous. There’s information on their website under Inspired deals to find out more about this program.
I’m impressed with DaySpring, honestly.
j
I am so grateful for the reminder to appreciate my health! A friend’s dad has been in a medically induced coma for almost a month now . . .
I am grateful for my children who teach me what it means to love unconditionally.
Tweeted it!
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I was fretting about something that never happened…I learned how necessary it is to take one step at a time 🙂 thanks
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Karen, you are the winner! I put the numbers in Random.org so it’s totally objective.
Congratulations.
j
Hi, Jan. I was about to ask about Dayspring, too, but you answered the question.
We’re not the same religion but I’m glad yours brings you peace and perspective. However we might see the glass half full and the good in the world…