What happened to Joy Dare?

You may remember that in January (right after I started my Blessings posts) I decided to participate in Ann Voskamp's Joy Dare.  By following her monthly plan, I would record 3 blessings a day....for a total of 1000+ blessings during 2012.  I loved it, I really did, because it encouraged me to search for unique blessings each day (like 3 things red, 3 blessings overheard, 3 blessings in God's Word, etc).  BUT it was just too much for this year.

Be sure to visit Ann's blog to be blessed and encouraged each day!

As I prayed at the end of 2011 about how to be intentionally thankful in 2012, I really felt God impressing on my heart to keep my eyes open...searching for blessings...and to record my Blessings posts each day.  So when it became too much to do both, I knew the Joy Dare had to go (for now).  

For now?  yep.  As I prayed about stopping the Joy Dare I realized that I could download the Dares each month and participate in it NEXT year!  So I'll continue to be intentionally thankful in 2013.  I think this is becoming a lifelong goal!!