Thankful Thursday

as I visited the scrap yard last Saturday, I was asked by one of the guys what was new

my standard response to that question is, "There is nothing new under the sun."

He reminded me that God's compassions are new every morning

I'm thankful for that truth

and thankful for a friend's reminder

I'm thankful for the way God invests in my life through His word and through people

I'm also thankful for the opportunities He gives me to invest in the lives of others as His ambassador

there are many times when I don't feel worthy of that title

but He continues to open doors for me to walk through

My wife and I had a chance to sit down with a young couple on Saturday

they are struggling in their relationship

I'm thankful for the gifts God has given my wife, and the wisdom she imparts when she gets up the courage to speak

I'm thankful I get to partner with her in ministry

God has been displaying His artistic talent in the evening sky lately

I'm thankful for the wonderful westward view we have from our dining room and back yard

it's always a reminder of the verse that says, "The heavens declare the glory of God..."

I'm thankful for the splendor of His glory

This morning as I drove to work, I got to see that glory in the sunrise

what a way to start off the day!  Taking in the beauty He paints on the canvas of the sky

yesterday as I travelled home from work, I was held up in traffic for a while because of a 5 car collision along my route

I drive a lot of miles every day

I'm thankful for God's provision of safety over those many miles of road

thankful He keeps me alert and is a shield about me

Thankful Thursday

I had a chance to sit down at the piano this evening

the first song I played was Hallelujah What a Savior

it starts out, "Friend of sinners, what a name..."

I'm so thankful Jesus is a friend of sinners like me

thankful He was willing to shed His blood as payment for sin's penalty

thankful He came from heaven to rescue mankind from their sin

He was our ransom

I also played and sang There Is a Fountain

"and sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains"!

I'm grateful for the cleansing power of Christ's blood

it is only His blood that brings healing and hope

What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus!

I'm thankful for the truths expressed in some of these old hymns

and thankful for some time to reflect on those truths

I often find myself whistling some of these tunes as I work

it helps me maintain focus

I'm thankful for truth

in a world that tries hard to deny the existence of absolute truth

I'm thankful for the firm foundation God provides as I embrace His truth

thankful Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life..."

all my hope is in Him!

I broke a tooth last night.  That was a painful experience!

I'm thankful the dentist was able to fit me into his schedule today

my mouth is a bit sensitive, but I'm thankful the process of repair has been started

I told a friend I always wanted a crown!

now I'll have one, but it won't be very visible.

Scripture tells me that one day we will cast all our crowns at Jesus feet

I know this crown isn't what that refers to, but it makes me think of that day

thankful for the hope that one day I will bow before my King and proclaim Him Lord of all

He is worthy of all honor and glory