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Thankful Thursday
The ‘Little’ Things

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.”
~ Psalm 28:7 (ESV – emphasis mine)

I have to be honest, I take often the ‘little’ things for granted. So this week, I thought I will share a list of the ‘everyday-stuff’ that I usually take for granted…

  • Lord, I am thankful that I can come to You every.single.day — every hour of the day/night to bring before You my prayers…

  • I am thankful for my beloved. Although some days I do not understand him, I am thankful that God placed him by my side. I am very blessed…

  • I am thankful that our son still needs me once in a while. Although he no longer lives at home, he calls when he is sick. Makes me feel that I am still needed by him 😛 …

  • I am thankful for my job. Although some days I have to talk myself into getting out of bed to go to work, I do have an income. There are so many in the US right now that do not have a steady income…

  • I am thankful that I am healthy enough to get up every day. There are many who struggle with health issues (um…my beloved). My little aches and pains I experience are only from my age 😆 …

  • I am thankful for friends who, at the drop of a note from me, pray for my personal needs. You know, I often feel like I should not put my own needs before the throne of grace…I know silly, but I rather pray for others…

  • I am thankful for supermarkets. There are many people in the world who do not have that blessing to shop for groceries in a store; they have to grow their own food supplies…

  • I am thankful for coffee…I don’t think that I would make it through a day without a cup, or two, or three…

  • And last, but not the least, I am thankful for my Bible. I can read first-hand the accounts of my Lord and Savior. How He lived, why He came, how he died. There is nothing better than to sit down with the written Word to read the promises of God…

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us in leaving your link below (Thankful Thursdayers only please).

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: don’t take anything for granted — be thankful for the ‘little’ things in your life.

Blessings to you always…
grace_iris1

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
2. To Know Him
3. lupusurvivor
4. Melanie
5. Pia @ Pia\’s Journal
6. grammy
7. Come Here Little Bug
8. Mrs.Cuddles
9. Debra
10. Rita
11. bp
12. lambofHisflock
13. Ms. Theophilus
14. Laurie Ann
15. Ann
16. Rocks-Made To Worship
17. Lynne
18. Carla
19. Michele
20. Willnette
21. Jennifer@Through The Storms of Life
22. Amanda@MomofFaith
23. Modern Molly Mormon
24. Denise
25. Jamie @ Melody of a Mom
26. Linda
27. genebei
28. micey
29. Shelby		 30. Sandy @Jesus & Dark Chocolate
31. Kym @ dazees world
32. The Crazy Cotherans
33. Melissa Multitasking Mama
34. Blessed by 8
35. angie
36. Angela
37. Tammie @ Are You For Real?
38. Mhay
39. Mama Bear
40. Tammy
41. Janet @ Home Is Where God Sends You
42. Bernice
43. Lisa@BlessedwithGrace
44. JenT
45. June
46. Christy
47. Speaking from the Heart
48. Sherry(@myjourney)
49. Laurie @ womentakingastand
50. ohhollyf
51. Tracey
52. Erica
53. saleslady371
54. Karen – Thankful for God\’s Work in Me
55. Lindsey @ Reading Red Letters
56. 7th Heaven
57. Jenn @ Growth in God
58. Malachi 4;6		 59. tollesons4him
60. Chocolate and Coffee
61. Who Says 8 Is Enough?
62. Amy @ Coffee with the Mrs.
63. Shannon
64. Heidi @ ggip
65. Tricia @ It\’s All About Him
66. Jerri
67. Jeni
68. CIRCLE OF LIFE
69. Dana-from chaos to Grace
70. Christin
71. Sarah aka Mamalotsoftots
72. Colleen
73. Natalie
74. Doris
75. Dawn\’s Daily Life
76. purple moose
77. Esthermay @The Heart of a Pastor\’s Wife
78. Renee
79. Kahri
80. Jean Stockdale
81. Chel @ Chasing Contentment
82. Sab
83. tanya
84. pinaymama
85. Cara

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Thankful Thursday ~ Love

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (ESV ~ emphasis mine)

I think that 1 Corinthians is the best known love passage (besides John 3:16 of course); I know it is often used during a wedding ceremony. However I love to apply these passages to my entire life, not only to my marriage. The passages truly help me to keep the focus in times I encounter some very unlovable people.

I have encountered such a person yesterday; and to be honest with you — I didn’t handle myself very well. This morning I was reminded of the above Scriptures, especially “it is not irritable or resentful”…oh my – did I mess up…Today was a much better day, because I kept the passages in my head and on my heart 🙂

Yes, love is a powerful word. Most of the times love is connected with feelings, but sometimes our feelings get hijacked by the day-to-day grind…So, I have to look to my Lord to keep me focused to love the unlovable…

  • Thank You Lord for reminding me this morning that Your love is perfect. If I slip, You make sure how much I am loved by You — what You gave up for me…

  • I am thankful for my beloved, who loves me in the unlovable moments. If you knew me in person, I am very straight forward and speak what is on my mind. My beloved always listens to what I have to say, but lets me know (in love) when I am wrong…

  • I am thankful for my marriage. Although it is not perfect, but ‘love covers all…’

  • I am thankful for my mom, who loves me only like a mother can love…

  • I am thankful for our son, whom I love only a mother can love 😉 …

  • I am thankful for my friends who always remind me to look to our loving God when I need directions in life…

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us in leaving your link below. Please only link if you have written a TT post this week – thank you from the bottom of my heart…

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: God’s love is perfect, ours is not. Let us keep our eyes fixed on the One who perfected love.

Blessings to you always…
grace_iris1

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Melanie
2. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
3. milet@lupusurvivor.com
4. Cheryl @ Hope
5. Linda
6. Debra
7. grammy
8. Laurie @ womentakingastand
9. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
10. To Know Him
11. Tammy
12. Mhay
13. Denise
14. Annie
15. bp
16. Rita
17. Janujennifer
18. Sarah aka Mamalotsoftots
19. Laurie Ann
20. Ms.Theophilus (new blog)
21. Jennifer@Through The Storms of Life
22. Michele
23. Ann
24. Come Here Little Bugh
25. Willnette
26. Carla
27. LaDonna
28. Donetta at a Life Uncommon
29. Heather @ Dear Diary		 30. Forgetfulone
31. Lynne(Ultimate Love)
32. Nancie
33. Serendipity Park
34. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting
35. Miriam Pauline
36. Alicia @ More Than Words
37. Genebei Faith
38. Lori ~ Simple Life at Home
39. I am heading towards my destiny!
40. micey
41. Angela
42. Janet
43. Blessed by 8
44. The Crazy Cotherans
45. SharonB
46. Rocks
47. Tammie @ Are You For Real?
48. Mary
49. Dana-from chaos to Grace
50. Lisa
51. Joyfully Living
52. 7th Heaven
53. jennifer’s joyride
54. Jenn
55. Lisa@BlessedwithGrace
56. Dana Tate-Feels Like Today
57. Kelli (Embracing the JOurneY)
58. Sherry(@myjourney		 59. Melissa Multitasking Mama
60. Debbie ~ Heart Choices
61. Erica
62. Diane (Thankful for the hard lessons)
63. Heather @ Not a DIY
64. Vicki
65. Mrs.Cuddles
66. Newlyweds
67. grace
68. becky aka theRAV
69. Chocolate and Coffee
70. Tammy ~@~
71. JA@Gravity of Motion
72. Tricia @ It\’s All About Him
73. Who Says 8 Is Enough?
74. sweet
75. Amy @ Five Flower Mom
76. Marsha
77. Ruth A. Stiles
78. Vicki
79. tanya
80. Janet @ Daily Provision
81. Carmel
82. Lindsey @ Reading Red Letters
83. abby’way of life
84. purple moose
85. Cara

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Thankful Thursday – Possibilities

‘Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”’ ~ Mark 10:27 (ESV)

Do you believe that your lofty dreams can become reality? Well, I can’t say too much (yet), but this girl (me) is very giddy, excited, and (very) nervous at the same time…A couple of very exciting opportunities have presented themselves in the past 48 hours – amazing…One word – photography.

So, before I share my grateful heart with you all this week, I wanted you to know that I will be going on a little blogging break to pursue the ‘artistic’ side of me.

But no worries; Thankful Thursday will continue during my absence from blogging at ‘Grace Alone’. My dear friend Lori, at Lori’s Reflections will be hosting Thankful Thursday for the rest of January. Please stop by her place on January 22nd and 29th…

  • Lord, thank You for your unfailing love. I know that Your timing is always perfect. Thank You for opening some doors for me – You are amazing!!!! Thank You Lord for the talents You have given me…

  • I am thankful for my beloved. He is so patient answering all my silly questions about photography. He is my critic – and I am thankfully listening to all his suggestions. He is a great cheer-leader 😛

  • I am thankful that I was able to purchase a ‘big girl’ camera last year. My Canon Rebel and I have become very good friends 😆 . You can find some of images on my photo-blog

  • I am thankful for my friend, Lori. She offered to take over Thankful Thursday for the next two weeks so I can pursue the artistic side of me

  • And I am thankful for photographers like Ansel Adams. He was an amazing photographer. If you like photography and are not familiar with his work, check out his on-line gallery…

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us in leaving your link below. Please make sure that you are posting a Thankful Thursday blog this week before linking to this post (I had to remove 3 links last week)…

Thank you for stopping by today – remember: never give up on a dream – be patient – as you know: All things are possible with God 😉 .

Blessings to you and yours…

grace_iris1

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. mama meji
2. gina
3. Laurie @ womentakingastand
4. Melanie
5. To Know Him
6. Melonie @ Momma & More
7. Lori
8. Nancie
9. micey
10. Anastasia
11. Zoe in England
12. Heather @ Not a DIY Life
13. Diane ~ Sunflower Songs
14. I am heading towards my destiny!
15. Debra
16. Tammy
17. Jill
18. Stacy
19. Darlene @ Everything to Me
20. Laurie Ann
21. Lori ~ Simple Life at Home
22. Willnette
23. Shannon
24. Mary
25. Dana-from chaos to Grace
26. Tracey @ Cheese and Whine
27. Diane (your Partner in God\’s possibilities!)
28. lambofHisflock
29. Melissa Multitasking Mama		 30. Alicia, The Snowflake
31. Kim @ Forever Wherever
32. Christy
33. Miriam Pauline
34. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
35. ~hon~
36. Michele
37. Jenna @ Newlyweds
38. saleslady371
39. Erica
40. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
41. Christa
42. Debi ~ Who Says 8 is Enough?
43. Esthermay @The Heart of a Pastor\’s Wife
44. Kristi-Kikiscorner
45. Heather @ A Day In My Life
46. Carla
47. Happy Mamma
48. Happy Mamma
49. Patricia@TypingOne-Handed
50. Amanda @ Encouragement along the way:)
51. Tea with Tiffany
52. Phebie
53. Alicia @ More Than Words
54. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting
55. Rita
56. Amber @ Classic Housewife
57. Ruth A. Stiles
58. Shannon		 59. gail @ challenges & adventures
60. Bonnie @ Thugater
61. Bernice
62. Beverly (by Grace)
63. It\’s All About Him!
64. Debbie ~ Heart Choices
65. Annabelle @ Christian Momma
66. The Black Family
67. sunflowermommie
68. Janet
69. Deanna @ Inside Deanna\’s Diary
70. Marsha
71. becky aka theRAV
72. Sherida
73. Sherry@MyJourney
74. Rebecca
75. Vicki
76. Denise
77. angie
78. Janet @ Daily Provision
79. Rocks
80. Chel @ Chasing Contentment
81. grammy missouri usa
82. Mrs.Cuddles
83. Ann
84. Carolina Mama
85. Joyce-GrammaMomma
86. All Things Cherished

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