21 Days of Wonder: Stillness #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK

Wonders await in the stillness.  

Depending on the weather where you are, prepare a cup of hot peppermint tea or pour a glass of sweet tea. 

Fill a mug with dark hot chocolate and marshmallows or open a can of Cheerwine—whatever your favourite beverage may be.

Then find a quiet room, a comfortable chair, and sit still for twenty minutes. 

Your only movement should be nestling into the chair and occasionally sipping your beverage.

Allow yourself to be fully present in the moment—aware of your hands, your feet, your spine, every aspect of your body’s position.

In this place of pausing, talk to God. Tell him what’s really on your heart and mind. 

Share with him things you’ve been afraid to say aloud.

Give yourself wholly and fully to God in prayer and experience the wonder.

Wonder Challenge:  Tweet, post, pin, fb 

proclaiming something about God for which you’re truly grateful.

*I am entirely grateful for the reality of God's Presence in my life.*
Loving embraces as I #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK !

Example: I’m thankful for God’s unconditional love. Because of God’s love I can’t help but #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK.

Bonus: If you’re looking for more stillness in your life, 

one way is to pre-prepare meals, as I share in Wonderstruck.

Here is the recipe for 

Leif’s Almost-World-Famous Green Chile Chicken.

In the stillness, enjoy this scent wafting in your kitchen.

• 4 trimmed chicken breasts (no excess fat)
• 1 diced medium onion
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 4 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 1 27 ounce can of whole green chilies
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Place the first six ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on high for four hours or more. With a slotted spoon remove chicken and onion mixture and place in a container. Discard the bay leaf and all cooking liquid. Place entire can of green chiles including liquid into a blender and puree. Pour green chile puree into slow cooker. Add chicken and onions back in. Heat for 20 minutes or until warm. Shred chicken using two forks while in the slow cooker. Serve with heated corn tortillas, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cilantro, and lime.

Tomorrow: DREAM

Wonder is meant to be shared, so Margaret has discounted Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God so you can order your very own copy and some to pass along to friends, too. Share the Wonder! http://mar.cta.gs/04w

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It’s not too late to join the fun! Join us during the 21 Days of Wonder Challenge and awaken to the wonders of God all around. Learn more, here.

Receive notifications for the 21 Days of Wonder in your inbox each day. 

Click here to sign up and receive a bonus eBook: Wonderstruck by Jesus Christ.

21 Days of Wonder : Relationship #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK

Through choosing to be fully present with someone,
we can experience many wonders.
Spend a few moments reflecting on your schedule for the day.

Who could you spend a half-hour or hour with and be fully present,
fully yourself?

Maybe you have a coworker you could invite to lunch.
Or one of your children who you haven’t been able to give full attention to lately.
Find a place and a time—
whether it’s in your dining room or living room
 a park or coffee shop—where you can be fully yourself
and warm your soul in the glow of both knowing and being known.

I long to be able to complete this 'wonder'ful option
when I'm not housebound in -32 degree weather!
I don't want to venture out nor do I want anyone I know
to risk heading my way in these freezing temps!
My best response is to share an earlier photo
of our two smiling faces
and hope that the memories will inspire a repeat at a future time! 

Wonder Challenge:

Recognizing the person who is special to you,
upload a photo, phrase, or shout out of love to FB, Pinterest, Twitter, blog.
Don’t forget to tag your friend and use hashtag
#LIVEWONDERSTRUCK
You're welcome to find my responses posted on one
Pinterest Board
#LIVEWONDERSTRUCK

Tomorrow: SKY

Wonderstruck is also available for your Kindle! Here’s the link: http://mar.cta.gs/053

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It’s not too late to join the fun! Join us during the 21 Days of Wonder Challenge
and awaken to the wonders of God all around. Learn more, here.

Receive notifications for the 21 Days of Wonder in your inbox each day.
Click here to sign up and receive a bonus eBook: Wonderstruck by Jesus Christ.