One Thousand Gifts (continued)

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28).

Unity.

Oneness.

Integration.

Harmony.

Solidarity.

"A rehearsal of what heaven will be like", is what one of the pastors from a Toronto church said when referring to the multicultural Festival of Hope.  

I had tears welling up in my eyes as we gathered with 13 000 other Christians and raised our hands, giving praise to our heavenly Father.  

Denominational barriers were broken.  We worshiped with thousands of other Christians from many different races,  backgrounds, and ages.  The Holy Spirit was definitely present in that arena last night, especially as thousands dedicated their lives to Christ.  What an honour and privilege to be part of such an amazing event. 

Continuing to give thanks...

-hearing Franklin Graham proclaim the Gospel message of hope to thousands of people

-worshiping with thousands of other Christians from different denominations and backgrounds

 -being inspired and uplifted with the music from the talented, Michael W.Smith
-enjoying concerts with our daughter

-how she loves to have tea parties with her cat, Percy and her stuffies

 -a new interest in colouring (since going to school)

 -enjoying a stay home day with her best buddy

 -her love for all animals

 -how she's so easily amused and entertained (having lunch in her friend's trunk was a high light for her!)

 -his origami talents and how he likes to make things for his classmates

 -a beautiful day for a class trip

 -Christian camp

 -being taught and encouraged to work as a team

 -team building and class bonding

 -facing new heights

-classmates encouraging each other

 -a fun day of golf with fun-loving ladies

 -a fun, successful fundraiser for our Christian high school
-enjoying friends' birthday parties
-enjoying school (so far)
-walking the halls of school in the morning and hearing my son's grade 5 class singing songs during opening devotions
-enjoying dinner with a dear friend