"We never cease working on the the habit of good food, good exercise, good time management. Why is every lessen the habit of our grateful thanks to a good God?" "And I can sense it in the dark places that we never stop fighting: Focusing on intentional thanks — forces those fears to slink in the face of His Grace.......driving out my habits of discontent and driving in my habit of thanks –  eucharisteo . I’m hammering in nails to pound out nails, ugly nails that Satan has pierced through the world, my heart." Once again, Ann Voskamp has challenged me to go above and beyond my comfort zone! Listing a whole 1000 gifts in one year! Wow! I broke it down, so that it didn't seem so intimidating and came up with about 20 graces per week. I can do that, right?! There's only one way to find out.....make a hearty attempt. Last year I made it to 353, though I can't count those in the new year. So, I'm really gonna have to step it up! Ann also has an e