@annvoskamp Believe it: every minute of faithfulness is a seed that God will faithfully grow into profound change. Because, how long do we really have to figure it out with our kids how to live a joy-filled, grateful life? And what will the math really matter if they are bitter? If the house is immaculate — but my attitude a mess? If they can count — but they don’t know how to count all things as joy? If we get the lists done, but have lost happiness in Him? “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right — think about such things” (Phil. 4:8). Focusing on what is beautiful, good, true — isn’t this the truest education? Perspective can always adopt gratitude — and gratitude is what always parents joy. We were made to live in gratitude to God, giving glory to God. We were made to live in a posture of grateful worship, and when we live in praise, we live our purpose, and all the pieces fall in place, us all falling down in thanks… And if perspective can always adopt gratitude and gratitude always parents joy, I pick up a pen and bow the head and pray to be that kind of parent. The one laughing at all the crazy days to come… Kids watching me choose gratefulness again and again, and all these ticking moments great and full… #1000Gifts #ChooseJoy #bethegift #thanksgiving #thanksliving https://www.instagram.com/p/CkvndRKuYOG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
