Amy frequently gives a good illustration of small things to be thankful for: "I have come more and more to watch those minute touches of the love and forethought of our Father which are shown in the smallest things of life, such as the coming of a flower, a message, a picture, a letter, a book; the touch of a loving hand, the look in loving eyes, the tones in loving voices--things too small to tell, but making such a difference in our day."
Love your picture. Beans in the candle holder?
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet vignette. I love the story of Amy's life, though I've never read anything that she wrote. I should remedy that.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo! It is so easy to let the busyness cloud out all the little things that are such blessings.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping to continue the linking to Think on These Things but lately I haven't had as much free time to be at the computer for answering comments. I do really appreciate your visits and your kind words :)
Your little vignette is very pretty. Being truly thankful is something I work at constantly. It's so easy to be negative and unthankful. I try to sing songs of thanksgiving every day, it helps to turn the mind toward being thankful.
ReplyDeleteHugs, cindy
I, too, love to read after Amy C. "Touches of love"--I am so blessed!
ReplyDeleteKind of like seeing the trees in the forest perhaps? Tranquil little vignette you've set up, only thing missing is a cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteJudith
She was an amazing woman. I have her biography, written by E Elliott. With all Amy's trials, how lovely that she focused on giving thanks for small blessings. A good reminder for me.
ReplyDeleteAmy C. is precious...I have one of her books on my nightstand. Rose from Brier...God has spoken to my heart from within her pages more than a few times.
ReplyDeletePodso,
ReplyDeleteYour vignette is precious!!! Had that kind of day in the Choir Room today! My friend, Mary, brings her granddaughter Hannah in until Sunday school begins. Hannah sat in Grandma's chair...Grandma nearly sat on her and the giggles began! First Hannah's, then Mary's followed by the room full of our Choir! Ah~h~h...this is what good life is all about! Your post was "perfect timing"!
Fondly,
Pat
YOu post had such a big impact on me! I love the idea of "minute touches of love". We may not always be able to do big huge things, but we can do simple things that make big difference.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this gentle reminder! I love Amy Carmichael too!
I agree she is wonderful to spend time with. I'm looking forward to starting a new (to me) journal of hers that I found recently, come January, called Whispers of His Power.
ReplyDeleteI adore your new header! Everything is arranged just where I would have put it if that were my arrangement...are we twins or what?
She sounds like a good read. I just added her to my list - it's really getting long and I need to carve out some time to read.
ReplyDeleteLeann
Beautiful post, Dotsie. Those minute touches are precious.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Zuzu
Podso thank you for reminding us that we can find happy and joyful moments in the little things of our lives. We need to slow down a bit and we'll see them. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'll write this quote in my journal tonight. I like to pay attention to the small things!
ReplyDelete