Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. (Exodus 17:12)

And this as the battle raged.

As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. (Exodus 17:11)

I’ve been winning the eucharisteo battle for 10 weeks now – taking territory in my worship of noticing the small graces and the floods of mercy. But this last week my arms got tired. There are 41 weeks to go. I haven’t yet seen the worst of the fray. But I’m determined to keep gaining ground.

Which is why I’m so grateful for friends and mentors like Terry Brauer who hold up my arms when anger or anxiety sway the battle and thanksgiving limps wounded. We have loads in common, not least being Jesus and our favourite coffee shop. Here are Terry’s 39 things:

391 The best live concert ever: The Straits

392 And the joy on Pete’s face!

393 My unselfish husband who never stops working to make things better

394 Aroma coffee

395 Helpful, friendly staff at Gold Reef City

396 Being able to walk and drive

397 Answered prayer

398 Cameos with Ryan and Paige

399 A cool cloudy lazy Saturday

400 Getting a last minute booking at Byamiti in the Kruger Park next week

401 Cooking in my beautiful new kitchen (again!)

402 My folks reaching 59 years of marriage

403 Rita’s carers who make my life so much easier

404 Paging through food magazines for recipes

405 A special message of encouragement for me from a Bible study member

406 Two gifts of flowers this week

407 Daniel Day Lewis as Lincoln

408 The charming movie Quartet

409 A day when everything ran smoothly

410 Efficient, pleasant service at Honda for once

411 Friends who care

412 Kicking the Stilnox habit for two full weeks AND sleeping

413 Cortisone relief (injections into six eina places)

414 Meg’s wedding anticipation

415 A very surprising secret piece of news

416 That I can turn on a tap and clean water comes out

417 Safely delivered friends’ babies and one to come

418 Cool mornings

419 Sunny days

420 A Highveld rain storm

421 Shopping for special game reserve food

422 Delicious food at a Jenny Crwys-Williams function

423 Redi’s  gut-wrenching sharing of her pain in Endings and beginnings

424 Connecting with my women friends

425 A gourmet food experience at Pru Leith

426 ‘My’ barista who cares how I like my coffee

427 Feeling full of energy (does not happen too often!)

428 A very useful worship workshop

429 A happy coffee date with my mom-in-law – small outings so special for those who can’t get out

Please keep sharing your 39 things – in the comments, or mail me / tweet me / facebook me. You don’t know whose arms you might be lifting as you live thankfully, out loud, for his glory.

  

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