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Thankful Thursday ~ Thanksgiving

“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
~ Colossians 3:14-15 (ESV ~ emphasis mine)

How was your Thanksgiving? I hope you were able to rest some. I know that many of you had family time. I think it is marvelous that at least once a year we slow down to be thankful around the table with extended family…

I have to admit, that praising Him, being thankful at least once a week has changed my attitude. Being grateful/thankful every single day – sharing it every week, became not an attitude, but a way of life. Don’t you have to agree?

Here is my list for this week of thanksgiving to share with you all…

  • Thank You Lord for giving me something on a daily basis to be thankful for. You have changed my attitude toward gratitude…

  • Thank You Lord for the time I had with my beloved last week. It was wonderful to have 4 days off together. No getting up early on Friday – YEAH!!!!

  • Thank You Lord for the time we had with Daniel and Sarah last Friday. It was wonderful to go to dinner, have some time together as a family…

  • Thank You Lord for the time we had with my in-laws on Thursday. It was nice to see them…

  • Thank You Lord for friends. I don’t know what I would do without them. They prayers, encouragements are daily reminders for Your faithfulness this side of Heaven…

  • Thank You Lord for your Word. It is wonderful to have a power-verse every single week to memorize. So far (only two weeks into the program), I am doing well having the verses ‘written’ on my heart…

  • Thank You Lord for Your daily provision and some extra provision that I am able to share my blessings with others…

  • Thank You Lord for Your continued blessings on Laced with Grace. When I tend to see black, You always provide what we need. Your timing is always perfect. Lord, help me to trust and don’t get discouraged…

  • And Lord, I am thankful for this community of Thankful bloggers that have come together every week to share their blessings with others on the Internet…

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving your link below. Please let me know if you are having trouble with Mr. Linky. There were issues couple weeks ago, and this week. I hope not today…

Thank you for stopping by today; remember: thankfulness can became a way of life – give it a try 😉 …

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. cheryl
2. Melanie
3. To Know Him
4. Felicity @ The Voice of FMLL
5. Laurie @ womentakingastand
6. Stacy
7. Gina @ chats with an old lady
8. Linda
9. Lisa@blessedwithgrace
10. GRAMMY
11. Pia @ My Life\’s Journey
12. Jennifer @ Through The Storms of Life
13. BP
14. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
15. Debra
16. Devita
17. Willnette
18. Lea
19. Tami @ The Next Step
20. Amber @ Classic Housewife/ Modern World
21. lambofHisflock
22. Heather A.
23. Michele
24. mom2my9 (Men who help)
25. Lea
26. mama meji
27. Serendipity Park
28. Trna @ Daddy’s Chick’s
29. Eyeglasses & Endzones		 30. Jenn
31. tanya
32. micey
33. jennifer’s joyride
34. He & Me 3
35. Willow
36. Melissa Multitaskingmama
37. Jill
38. Alicia @ More Than Words
39. Diane @Partners in Prayer
40. Heather
41. Heather @ Not a DIY Life
42. Dana-from chaos to Grace
43. Tammy ~@~
44. It’s All About Him!
45. Tammy
46. Susan @ Forever His
47. Heather@ A Day In My Life
48. Susanne
49. Marsha
50. Alicia, The Snowflake
51. Sandy
52. Katie
53. Newlyweds
54. Laurie Ann
55. Erica
56. Donetta at a life uncommon*Morning Dew*
57. Susie-pink carnation in bloom
58. Rocks		 59. Lisa @ Oh Boy…Oh Boy…Oh Boy
60. Heather @ Swallowing A Moose
61. Pam @ Without Fear
62. Bonnie
63. BOGIE @ bogie\’s wonderland
64. Erica
65. Lyndy
66. Irene @The GreenGreek
67. genny
68. Tammy @ Pink Stinks
69. Tea with Tiffany
70. Livinginlilliput
71. Jane Anne@Gravity of Motion
72. Carola Nativity Gallery
73. Cara Kipp
74. Rita
75. Ginger
76. Jerri
77. Christy
78. Asheley
79. Mauie
80. aj @ Bright Sunshiny Day!
81. LaDonna
82. Tammie @ Are You For Real? (Our Hometown Christmas Parade)
83. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
84. angie @ shopannies
85. Denise
86. Jen at Scraps&Snippets
87. Dianne

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Thankful Thursday ~ Seasons

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: … a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted…”
~ Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (ESV ~ emphasis mine)

The other night on my way home I thought about our son (as I do often…and pray for him)…I can not believe that he is on his own for a year already.

As I was thinking about the past year, I thought about all the seasons – not only the yearly seasons, but the seasons of life. And I finally got the passage of Ecclesiastes…we have to let go of the past and look to the future…So my focus today is on the seasons of my life and how the Lord helped me grow through them…

  • Lord, thank You for being there for me in all the seasons of my life. No matter how far away I was at one point, You made sure that I don’t fall off the edge completely. You always has me in sight…

  • Lord, thank You for allowing me to grow in my marriage. Although not always the perfect wife, You helped me to become better at it…

  • Lord, thank You for allowing me to be a mom. Motherhood has helped me to become more patient. Thank You for helping me through the hard years of teenage hood…

  • Lord, thank You for the childhood I had. I am for ever grateful for my parents. Their love for you has left an imprint on my heart…

  • Lord, thank You for all the friendships you have brought into my life. The past and current ones. All the friendships have helped me to grow into the woman I am today…

  • Lord, thank You for all the wonderful Biblical teachers in my life. With the power of Your Spirit, they have helped me learn more about You…

  • And Lord, thank You for what You are going to do for the next season in my life. Lord, may I have an open heart and spirit to follow you, no matter what…

What are you thankful for today? I would love for you to link up your post below.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: no matter what season in life you find yourself in, cherish the past, but look with joy to the future…

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Mariposa
2. mama meji
3. gina @ chatswithanoldlady
4. Twinkle Mom of Sunflower Faith
5. Stacy – CONTEST!
6. Melanie
7. Home with Amy
8. Rocks of God’s best gift
9. Linda
10. Nancie
11. Laurie Ann
12. Denise
13. Cheryl@ Hope
14. It’s All About Him!
15. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
16. Mary
17. BP @ Raindrops & Rainbows
18. Tere {Blessings in Life}
19. Laurie @ womentakingastand
20. Erica
21. Pia @ My Life’s Journey
22. Marsha
23. Willnette
24. Joanne @ BLESSED…
25. Charlotte
26. Jenileigh’s Journey
27. Mary
28. Felicity
29. Michelle @ Dei Gratia
30. Beth@The Accidental Pharisee
31. Michele
32. Jenn
33. Peggy@Mazes…		 34. Sharon @ Reservoir
35. Serendipity Park
36. Kim aka GoofyMamma
37. Beth
38. He & Me 3
39. Jill
40. Debra
41. Heather @ Not a DIY Life
42. Tammy
43. toknowhim
44. Kim @ Scattered Stones
45. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
46. Happy Mamma
47. That I may know Him more
48. Mel’s World with Melissa Mashburn
49. annb
50. Heather@mommymonk
51. Chelsey at Joyfully Living
52. Willow
53. gengen
54. Sherry(@myjourney)
55. Bonnie
56. Kellie
57. gail @ challenges and adventures
58. Gina’s Public Diary
59. Joy@littlecowpokesinthecountry
60. Liza’s Eyeview
61. Amanda Bowers
62. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
63. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
64. Tanja
65. Lisa@blessedwithgrace
66. Tracy @ Seed Thoughts		 67. Tracey @ Cheese and Whine
68. Kathy C.
69. Crystal’s Random Musings
70. Front Porch Legacy
71. Lea
72. Irene *The GreenGreek*
73. Denise@Teacups & Time
74. Leanne from Canada
75. Mommy Magee
76. in the masters hands
77. Sabrina
78. lisa
79. SharonB
80. Tami @ The Next Step
81. becky aka theRAV
82. Cora from Hidden Riches
83. Paula @ Refined By Him
84. LaDonna
85. Janet @ Daily Provision
86. Audie
87. Chel @ Chasing Contentment (my first time!)
88. Tea with Tiffany
89. Tara @ Feels like home
90. Vanessa
91. Dawn’s Daily Life
92. Mari Taylor
93. J-ME
94. Ann
95. Tricia @ Venturesome Sojourners
96. Susan (A Happy Heart at Home)
97. cheryl
98. Rebecca
99. Honeybabybee

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Thankful Thursday ~ Relationships

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
~ 1 Peter 2:9-10 (ESV emphasis mine)

Over the last couple of weeks I reflected about relationships…My relationship with my Lord and Savior, with family and friends. The one thing that became clear is that if you speak out, share your heart, be honest with each other, things can be resolved…

So this week, my focus is on relationships…

  • Thank You Lord that I can share my heart with You. No matter what happens in my life, You always find a way to comfort me…

  • I am thankful for the relationship I have with my beloved. Although we sometimes do not agree on all things, I can talk with him about everything. I am thankful that he listens to me and I have an ear for his concerns. I think that makes our marriage work…

  • I am thankful that I have a good relationship with our son. Although we don’t see him often, we do talk on the phone often. I guess we did something right 😛 …

  • I am thankful for the relationships I have with some gals across the country. Although I have not been on the ‘net’ the past couple of weeks too often, I know that I can count on them when I am in need…

  • I am thankful for the relationship I have with my mom. Although 6,000 miles away, we have still a strong friendship…

  • And I am thankful for the relationships that are not friendships, but that help me grow and stand firm in what I believe in. I think that our Lord puts some people in our lives to make us stronger – stronger in faith and reliance on Him (does that make sense?

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us. I want to thank all 113 women who participated last week – God is so AWESOME bringing us together here on the ‘net’. Just imagine all the people that are searching for hope and come across your blog. God is using you ladies to reach out to the hopeless 😛 …

Thank you for stopping by today…remember – YOU are HIS people – made holy through your relationship with Christ Jesus…

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Stacy
2. Tammy
3. Melanie
4. the cookntchermom
5. Felicity
6. Tracy @ Seed Thoughts
7. Cheryl@Hope
8. Denise
9. Gina’s Public Diary
10. flmom
11. Ann/mom2HandH
12. Peggy@3Ms…aMazingGrace
13. Angie
14. Paula @ Refined By Him
15. toknowhim
16. Kathy
17. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
18. SharonB
19. BP @ Raindrops & Rainbows
20. Karen – Thankful for God’s Work in My Life
21. Millie
22. Susan @ Forever His
23. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
24. Willnette
25. Serendipity Park
26. Twinkle Mom
27. Colleen
28. Beth@The Accidental Pharisee
29. Mamasmurf (Chrissy)
30. Nancie
31. Pia @ My Life’s Journey
32. ari_1965
33. sharon
34. Lisa@blessedwithgrace
35. Kristi @ Kikis Corner
36. Janera – My Garden Hat
37. Colored Heart
38. Miriam Pauline
39. candyQ		 40. Kim aka GoofyMamma(hubby)
41. Tere {Blessings in Life}
42. Liza’s Eyeview
43. Renee @ In Christ Alone
44. Linda
45. sherry
46. Beverly (by Grace)
47. Heather @ Not a DIY Life
48. Aisha @ The Holley Herald
49. Nichole (Heart 4 My Home)
50. Heather@mommymonk
51. Beth/Mom2TwoVikings
52. Mary
53. Dawn’s Daily Life
54. Sarah @ Burgeon
55. Darlene
56. Peculiar
57. Laurie Ann
58. Mommy Magee
59. Prairie Chick
60. Bright Sunshiny Day!
61. Mary
62. Erica
63. Kim @ Scattered Stones
64. Chelsey at Joyfully Living
65. Bird Poop & Relationships
66. genny
67. in the masters hands
68. Kim @ cowhumor
69. Katy Lin
70. Tania
71. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
72. Tiffany @ The Faery Inn
73. Carrie – Oak Rise Cottage
74. Susan (A Happy Heart at Home)
75. It’s All About Him!
76. Lea
77. Lalaine@Day to Day Miracles
78. Rosheeda		 79. Tami @ The Next Step
80. LaDonna
81. Tracey @ Cheese and Whine
82. Susanne
83. Nichole @ A Call to Higher Places
84. Linda aka Yellowroseli
85. Tara @ Feels like home
86. Irene *The GreenGreek*
87. Julie
88. Cara Lynn
89. Michele
90. Rabia
91. Pat
92. Tea with Tiffany
93. Donetta at a life uncommon 🙂
94. Dorothy Bowen Klass
95. Amanda Bowers
96. Kim @ An Artful Life
97. Chandy @ Out Standing in My Field
98. bvoylesal@aol.com
99. Cheryl
100. Janet @ Daily Provision
101. Nessa @ Ramblings of a TX Housewife
102. alihsee
103. HisFireFly
104. godschild
105. Edie
106. In Light of the Truth
107. Rocks
108. Abby
109. Heather
110. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
111. Bella Mama
112. Stacy
113. Laurie @ womentakingastand
114. Trish @ Venturesome Sojourners
115. Jen–Scraps & Snippets

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Living Intentionally ~ July’08 ‘Check-In’

Elisa, I really didn’t mean to skip the last couple of months on “Living Intentionally”. You see, if I don’t put everything on my ‘blogging calendar’, I forget…I am sorry that I forget once again to set my calendar on sharing my up-dates on “Living Intentionally 2008″…

As I was reading over my list from January, I think that some things have changed. Or a least I have made adjustments to it – more or less…so, let me give you a little up-date on the items.

  • “Not pressing ahead of the Lord, but waiting on Him…” – Yes, this one I do have a handle on. I know that I can trust Him; His timing is always perfect – I just have to be open to His guidance – stop and listen.

  • “Continue with my morning routine to read my Bible…” – Some days I moved it to a later time of the day to read my Bible. This part I have changed – I want to know the books of Philippians in-and-out by the end of the year. To me, Philippians is the top-of-the-list encouragement book of the Bible…

  • “Continue scanning photos of our son…” – this one I had to stop for a while, because it put me into a tail-spin. It made me sad. Let me explain: I am proud of our son – he is a great young man now. Looking at all his baby and childhood photos made me realize that this chapter of my life is closed. Every time I scanned a photo, I had tears in my eyes. I didn’t realize how much it affected me until the day my sweet friend Lynn called me on it – I was on the verge of depression…so, I had to stop scanning for a while. Eventually I will be able to scan all our son’s photos…

  • “Expending on Laced with Grace…” Changed that a little too. Instead of going with a forum, we will have guest authors for the rest of the year. We still have one guest spot open 😉 . It would be for November – so just let me know if you are interested…

  • “Stop and listen to hurting people…” I continue to do that as good as I can throughout my busy days.

  • “Share my blessings with others…” I think that I am on track on this one 🙂 …

  • “Writing down thoughts in my little book…” – Argk – not so good on this one. But I have been writing out my prayers…

  • “To truly live intentionally…” – Yeah – that has been the strong point this year. Take in every.single.minute. – Count my blessings, even when in the valley…Loving the ones close to me and the ones not so close to me. I pray that I will continue this point for the rest of the year…

To check out more “Living Intentionally 2008” posts, please visit Elisa at “Extravagant Grace” – our hostess for this monthly meme.

Thank you for stopping by and reading my ramblings…Be blessed today and always…

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