Thankful Thursday

 

 

I don't know about you, but having a thankful heart can take quite a bit of effort at times

 

It does serve as a catalyst for right perspective though when I persevere in reminding myself of all I have to rejoice about

 

If I take the time to observe, I see God's hand of mercy and grace in so many ways

 

the gorgeous sunsets recently remind me that He still rules over the universe; I'm thankful the earth is still spinning

 

The fact that I got up out of bed this morning points me toward God's creative genius; thankful for body parts that move and function properly

 

Each day this week I've been able to go to work; it reminds me that God provides--so thankful

 

My son received a truck this week, donated to him to use as he serves the people of Texas.  We're calling it God's truck.  I thank God for His generosity and for the way he moves in peoples' hearts

 

I come home to a wonderful wife each day.  She is an expression of God's favor in my life for which I thank Him continually

 

I often stumble and get waylaid by sinful thoughts and actions.  God offers me forgiveness and His strong hand to pick me up and set me back on the right path.  I thank Him for His patience and persistence with me

Thankful Thursday

 

 

Got to sit out back and enjoy a glorious sunset this evening with my wife

 

Thankful for our million dollar view!

 

Thankful God is the most amazing artist!!

 

Thankful that the heavens continually proclaim His glory and all creation shouts forth His praise

 

Thankful God opened my eyes to the wonders of His grace and shows me mercy every day

 

Thankful He has put a new song in my heart

 

Had a call from my daughter yesterday.  She was just checking in on me to see if I was working by myself and needed some company

 

Thankful for all my kids and their support and encouragement

 

Thankful for technology that allows me to stay in touch with them even though they are scattered all over the country

 

Thankful for a God who is omnipresent...no matter where we are, He is there

 

Had an opportunity to sit down with my father-in-law for an hour on Wednesday morning

 

Thankful for that relationship

 

Thankful for the godly heritage passed down through generations

 

Thankful for the chance to be in a supportive role during this time of transition

 

As I had time working alone today, singing and praying, I told the Lord I'm ready for Him to come back anytime

 

Thankful for the hope of an eternity worshiping around the throne of God, enjoying Him forever!

 

Come quickly, Lord Jesus!

 



Thankful Thursday

 

 

"And though the storms may come, I am holding on, to the Rock I cling..."

 

I have much to be thankful for

Especially that I have a God who is my Rock, who does not change

He is the same yesterday and today and forever

the storms will come...that's one thing you can count on

But I'm grateful that God does not abandon me in the storms

He reaches out with His strong arm and wraps me in His comforting embrace

There has been a lot of transition and change for me over the last few weeks

So thankful I am anchored to the Rock

So thankful He hears the cry of His children

So thankful He promises to respond when we call out to Him

Thankful for my family...for our time together on Skype Monday evening

Thankful for my wife who has walked beside me now for 32 years, 8 months, 9 days

She has been a faithful companion...can't imagine life without her

Thankful for songs that speak of God's goodness

Thankful for a roof over my head

As I see the reports out of TX and the developing hurricane in the Caribbean, and as I watched a violent wind storm rip through our neighborhood the other evening, I am grateful for shelter

Thankful that my son made it safely to TX and that he has the opportunity to serve those facing devastating life change over the next weeks, month, and maybe even years

Thankful for new jobs God has been providing

Thankful for His amazing grace

Thankful Thursday

 

 

I'm just a bit behind the eight ball on this, but really needed to take the time to reflect on what I have to be grateful for

 

It's been an emotional week

 

God is showing me His grace

 

Paul prayed for the Ephesians that they would know the hope of God's calling.  It's a prayer I've echoed for myself and those around me for years.  Sometimes that knowledge can get tangled up in life's events and I can begin to lose my way; lose the confidence of knowing why God has me here

 

But it's never really been about me, it is about trusting God

 

HE is deserving of all praise

 

HE is sovereign over all

 

HE is Lord and King

 

HE has the name above all names

 

HE is good

 

HE is faithful

 

HE holds the keys to set us free

 

HE is light, and He called this sinner out of darkness into His glorious light and now invites me to walk in the light and enjoy fellowship with Him

 

I sure don't know the path ahead; I'm not even guaranteed tomorrow.  But I do know that God, who holds all my tomorrows promises to walk that path with me.  And I know that at the end of my tomorrows there is one eternal day awaiting me in His presence!

 

For that I am extremely thankful.

 

And my prayer is that you have that same confidence; not in yourself, but in the God who made you and calls you to come and find all your fulfillment in HIM