Thankful Thursday

 

 

As I sit on my couch in my warm house with my family this evening, and consider some recent conversations, I realize how much I have to be thankful for.  I just heard today about a couple who have chosen to call it quits after 37 years of marriage.  How grateful I am for my wife of 31 years (as of December 29) and the life God has blessed us with.  I know one of the keys to the success of our relationship is the time we spend praying with and for each other.  I'm thankful for the avenue of communication God has provided for us and for the power available to us when we pray.  The same power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead works in me, bringing new life and transformation.

 

I'm also thankful this evening for:

 

my job

 

new grass

 

my servant hearted son

 

music

 

God's peace that guards my heart and mind

 

freedom

 

friends

 

God's word

 

love that sent Christ to the cross

 

Grace 

Thankful Thursday

 

Sharing with an old friend yesterday who I hadn't seen in many years.  As we caught up on the twists and turns of our lives, I was reminded of how much I have to be thankful for.

 

God's timing and orchestration in my life.

 

God's amazing love for each one of us.

 

His provision.

 

The promise of eternity spent with Jesus.

 

God's patience with me.

 

The blessing of family.

 

 

On another note, some of the homes I get into make me very thankful for:

 

A wife who is neat and orderly.

 

The fact that I don't have any pets.

 

A clean and comfortable place to come home to.

 

People who are glad to see me at the end of the day.

 

Kind words.

 

 

And of course this list would not be complete without--

 

GRACE!

Thankful Thursday

 

 

The list of things I have to be thankful for is endless.  Just sitting down and taking some time to think about it lifts my spirits.  The few things I mention here only scratch the surface of all the blessings I've received from the good hand of my God.  Tonight I praise Him for:

 

His faithfulness

 

His holiness and purity

 

His incredible patience

 

Our new driveway

 

Strength for working and playing

 

Joy

 

Living water

 

My family

 

Chats with my kids

 

Opportunities to serve

 

Challenging messages

 

Grace

Thankful Thursday

 

 

Thinking about a verse from Isaiah 42 recently.

 

And I will lead the blind by a way they do not know, in paths they do not know I will guide them.  I will make darkness into light before them and rugged places into plains.  These are the things I will do, and I will not leave them undone.

Is. 42:16

 

I am so grateful God gave sight to this blind man.

 

I praise Him for being my Guide, leading me even when I don't know the path I'm on.

 

I'm thankful He smooths the way in front of me.

 

I know His word is true, and He will not leave these things undone.

 

In addition, I'm thankful for:

 

God's faithfulness

 

His everlasting love

 

Rain!

 

A boss who is a brother and a friend

 

Challenging conversations

 

Growth--even though the process is painful at times

 

Family

 

Grace!

Thankful Thursday

 

 

I experience the goodness of God every day.  He is faithful in all circumstances.  Even when my faith wavers, He remains the same.  He cannot change.  I'm so grateful for that consistent care that He offers me.

 

When I am weary, He invites me to find rest in Him

 

When my burdens seem to heavy to bear, He tells me to cast them at His feet

 

When I stumble and fall, He offers forgiveness and a helping hand to get back on my feet

 

When I wonder where I'm headed, His word lights the path in front of me

 

He puts a song in my heart and on my lips

 

He provides grace in responding to trying people

 

He has blessed me with a wife and 3 special kids

 

And tonight he provided meat for the freezer

 

I could go on, but you get the idea.  I have a God who is trustworthy and worthy of all honor.

Thankful Thursday

 

 

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

 

So thankful that God is eternal--He is the same yesterday, today, and forever!

 

Very grateful that He is immortal--Death has no power over my God.

 

Mixed feelings about His invisibility--Sometimes I think it would be wonderful to see God, but I know a day is coming when I will see His face, and most likely end up flat on my face!

 

He is the only God--there is no one like my God.  He surpasses all.

 

He deserves all honor and glory--God is the only One who should receive my praise.

 

And His praise will be proclaimed long after this world has disintegrated.  Forever we will sing of God's glory.

 

I'm thankful on this Thursday evening for my God

 

He is holy, righteous, and pure

 

He is compassionate and gracious, and slow to anger

 

He is patient

 

He is my Rock and my Fortress

 

He loves me with an everlasting love

 

He has poured out grace in my life far beyond what I can even imagine.

 

Have you taken any time today to just say thanks to Him who sits on the throne?  I hope so!

Thankful Thursday

 

The theme of thanksgiving runs deep in God's word.  Over and over God tells us to show gratitude and appreciation for the many gifts we receive.  If I fail to express thanks to God and others, I'm actually practicing disobedience.  So, wanting to avoid falling into that trap, I share with you yet again a very much abridged version of the blessings God has poured out in my life.

 

Rain!! We sure needed it.

 

Eyesight--limited as it is, I can't begin to express how much I appreciate having it

 

A comfortable home

 

Food--I sure love to eat.  And I've rarely been truly hungry

 

Friends--opportunities to support and encourage them

 

Marriage

 

Children

 

Grace