Thankful Thursday ~ Kindness

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” ~ Colossians 3:12-14 (ESV ~emphasis mine)

Wow – another week almost gone by…Where does the time go? I think I need to write down how I spend my free time 😉 .

Wow – God has been amazing in expanding Thankful Thursdays…we almost hit 100 last week. It is so hard to keep up with you all, but I will try my very best this week…

So, I better get going on my Thankful post…

  • Lord, I am thankful for Your loving kindness. For giving me new life in Christ Jesus. Lord, help me to see the needs of others so I can pass on Your loving kindness to others…
  • I am thankful for Greg from ‘Mugs of Truth‘. Greg contacted me couple months ago if I had an idea for a more female looking mug and a verse I would like to see on it. Well, this is what he did with my suggestion:
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  • I am thankful for my beloved. When I am down because of things happening in my life; he always cheers me up with kind words. Thank You Lord for placing him by my side…
  • I am thankful for friends that stand by me – no matter what. They offer their prayers and loving kindness…
  • I am thankful that the Lord is teaching me to not only be kind to family and friends, but also to perfect strangers…
  • I am thankful for my friend Laurel, who was kind enough to link up to Mary Pierce. Mary was even kind enough to link me up to a book she wrote that was translated into German. I will have my mom ship it to me…
  • And last but not least, I am thankful for Tracy for her kindness to step in while Angie is taking a Sabbatical from Laced with Grace

What are you thankful for this week? Would you care to share? If you have written your own Thankful post, please link up below. As your time permits, please visit other participants. As always, the links will become permanent on Saturday mornings…

Thank you for stopping by today…Be blessed today and always.

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. mama meji
2. Gina at Chats with An Old Lady (corrected)
3. lori@allyouhavetogive
4. Twinkle Mom
5. Home with Amy
6. BRIANNA
7. Angie
8. BP @ Raindrops & Rainbows
9. Denise
10. Millie
11. Michele-Malaria No More
12. Susan @ Forever His
13. Laurel Wreath
14. Deidre
15. Heather@mommymonk
16. Elizabeth Sue @ Wife Happens
17. Nichole
18. Melanie
19. We are THAT family (DREAMS)
20. alihsee
21. Amadis @ His Amazing Grace
22. SharonB
23. Tanja
24. Liza’s Eyeview
25. four little penguins
26. Gina’s Public Diary
27. forgetfulone
28. Lynn
29. Shari
30. snippets
31. Mary
32. Stephanie and Alex
33. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
34. Jenileigh’s Journey
35. Sharon @ Reservoir
36. Danielle@My Name is Danielle. This is my website. ?
37. Tracy at Thirsty for Him
38. Kim
39. Kim @ Scattered Stones
40. Stacy’s Page (my spiritual desert)
41. Heather – Not a DIY Life
42. Kim @Hind\’s Feet
43. April
44. Dana
45. Tracy @ My Cup Runneth Over
46. Susanne
47. Tonya @ Safe In HIS Arms
48. Chocolate and Coffee
49. The Walker Household
50. sHaE-sHaE
51. Rosheeda
52. Dawn’s Daily Life
53. Tami @ The Next Step
54. Mama Archer
55. Chandra
56. Karen
57. Kelley @ Aroma of Joy
58. Janet@ Daily Provision
59. Irene *The GreenGreek*
60. on the Rock
61. Carrie – Oak Rise Cottage
62. naturalpaths
63. Sheila (Barracuda Cove)
64. Beth/Mom2TwoVikings
65. Crystal@God is in Control
66. Erica
67. Texastanya
68. Jen–Scraps & Snippets
69. Tammy
70. Mamasmurf (Chrissy)
71. Amanda@TheStumblingChristian
72. Tea with Tiffany
73. Prairie Chick
74. bvoylesal@aol.com
75. Lisa B @ simply His
76. It’s All About Him!
77. Mama Bear
78. Cheryl
79. Linda aka Yellowroseli
80. Susie
81. Amanda
82. Paula
83. Lizzie’s Home
84. Tara
85. Marsha
86. Blessedw4mom (Heather)
87. Detroit
88. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
89. Serendipity & Happy
90. Amber – Imperishable Beauty (Protection)
91. Stacy(late entry)
92. LAURIE @ women taking a stand
93. Joyce

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Thankful Thursday ~ His Spirit

“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you.”
~ John 16:13-14 (ESV ~ emphasis mine)

Normally I share a list with you each week what I am thankful for. This week, I want to share something totally different. Although there are many things that I am truly thankful for, but tonight I want to introduce you to the most amazing kid I have ever met in my life.

Although I have never met Brent in person (he is with the Lord now) – his witness has given me a glimpse of our Lord’s Spirit. On Monday night I was a little down because work is robbing me of quality time I’d rather spend with family and friends. I was so exhausted that I didn’t even feel like turning on my laptop. I just wanted to ‘veg out’.

But I ended up turning my laptop on; checking email messages. I had a comment from Tonya – so I ventured over…Tonya was sharing ‘Miracle Monday’. It just so happened that I kept clicking links and ended up on a post that Tonya wrote on the 17th of March. I know that I meant to read her ‘Miracle Monday’ post from over two weeks ago…

That night I ‘met’ Brent. I knew about him – his fight with cancer. BUT I didn’t know Brent. I read Tonya’s journal from the middle of December 2006. I laughed, I cried, I giggle, I sighed. I just could not stop reading. It was sad, but beautiful. The post that made me sob like a little baby was Tonya’s account on how her sweet Brent prayed over her, instead Tonya praying over Brent (journal entry from December 23rd 2006).

So today, I want to thank our Lord that He has directed me to read Brent’s journal. I know that it was something I needed to read Monday night. About hope, love, witnessing to others. What His Spirit can do through us – if we allow Him to. Brent was His vessel to testify about God’s Glory; about His love for everyone…

“Lord of Heaven and Earth. Thank You for guiding me to click on links Monday night. Thank You for having Tonya keep the journal on-line so that anyone can read the journey of Your willing servant Brent. Lord, continue to give comfort to Tonya and her family, because Brent is missed among them. I am praying in the precious name of my Lord and Savior, I pray in Jesus’ name. ~ Amen”…

Tonya – thank for allowing me to share about Brent on my blog for Thankful Thursday. My dear readers – if you ever have some time, please read some of Brent’s journey.

Thanks for stopping by today – and remember: allow His Spirit to work through you, be His willing vessel to testify about Him…

Please link your own Thankful Thursday post below.

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Laurel
2. mama meji
3. Denise
4. Cheryl
5. lori@allyouhavetogive
6. Twinkle Mom
7. Home with Amy
8. four little penguins
9. Melanie
10. Tonya @ Safe In HIS Arms
11. Amanda
12. Lynn
13. Angie
14. Millie
15. Susan @ Forever His
16. BP @ Raindrops & Rainbows
17. gina
18. snippets
19. Crystal@God is in Control
20. Patty(GirlfriendsinGod)
21. poor man’s nicole richie
22. Shari
23. Laurie
24. Trusting Daily
25. GinaLaughed (prayer)
26. Kathy
27. Amber – Imperishable Beauty (Children)
28. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
29. Sharon @ Reservoir
30. Dana
31. Nise’
32. Kim @ Scattered Stones
33. Heather – Not a DIY Life
34. Robyn @ Overflowing Grace
35. Linda aka Yellowroseli
36. Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanity
37. Susanne
38. alihsee
39. Elisa
40. brianna
41. Lori ~Simple Life at Home
42. Irene *The GreenGreek*
43. Heather@mommymonk
44. Lynn
45. In Light of the Truth
46. Lisa B @ simply His
47. Gina\’s Public Diary
48. Diane @ Partners In Prayer
49. Mama Archer
50. Terri Sue
51. JennyV
52. Kim~Seasons of My Heart
53. Tami @ The Next Step
54. Rosheeda
55. Carrie
56. Prairie Chick
57. Paula
58. Peggie
59. Tammy
60. Peggie(2nd blog)
61. Life\’s simple pleasures
62. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
63. Beth/Mom2TwoVikings
64. Mama Bear
65. It’s All About Him!
66. Janet@ Daily Provision
67. Birgit
68. Puff’s Pocket
69. Jennapiller
70. Mamasmurf (Chrissy)
71. Amadis @ His Amazing Grace
72. Chandra
73. Carrie – Oak Rise Cottage
74. Marsha
75. Jen–Scraps & Snippets
76. SharonB
77. Elizabeth Sue@ Wife Happens
78. bvoylesal@aol.com
79. Krista
80. Stephanie and Alex
81. Dori
82. Tracy
83. Yvonne@Gr8tful4grace
84. Tea with Tiffany
85. Tanja
86. Karen@The T.A.G. Blog
87. Robin @ Heart of Wisdom
88. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
89. Stacy
90. Vicki @ Windows to My Soul
91. Heather (Blessedw4mom)

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Thankful Thursday ~ Dancing

“Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King! Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre! For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.” ~ Psalm 149:2-4 (ESV –emphasis mine)

Do you like dancing? I do! Especially when it comes to praising my Lord. Sunday morning was beautiful at the Sunrise service. Although it was cold, I could not help but dance before my Lord. My heart was filled with joy knowing that He saved me from myself. Here is my grateful heart for this week – oh Lord…

  • Lord – I am thankful that You gave up the throne for a little while; to take the punishment for me. Thank You for saving me. I am looking forward to the day when I can dance all day long before You – praise You name forever and ever in Your presence…
  • Lord – thank You for enabling us to leave town overnight last week to spend some time away from the daily hustle and bustle. The get-away refreshed my heart and made my feet lighter..
  • Lord – thank You for spending time with me every morning in my little ‘sanctuary’. Although I would rather dance than drive, but that would be too dangerous. So I sing to You instead. I love how You give me strength and focus every day for work…
  • Lord – thank You for my beloved. I am so glad that You have placed him in my life. My beloved makes me laugh and dance inside. I am always excited when I get home…
  • Lord – thank You for the incredible community of Christian women bloggers that meet here every Thursday to praise Your name. No matter if we are in the valley or on the mountain top. You help us realize that we are a blessed bunch…
  • And Lord – thank You for sending an additional writer for the devotional team blog. I praise You that You have given Tiffany peace to join us. It made me dance the ‘giggy’ last night…

My precious Thankful Thursday ‘bunch’ – what are you thankful for today? You might be going through the valley, but know that He is there with you. So, please share with us what you are thankful for this week. Even if it is just the smallest blessing…If you have written your thankful post, please link below. Make sure the link is valid, because I don’t check the links usually until I transfer them to be permanent on Saturday morning.

Thanks for stopping by today – and remember: there is always a reason to dance before the Lord – He is worthy of our praise, because of His love for us…

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Gina
2. snippets
3. Lynn
4. mama meji
5. Shari –
6. Millie
7. Melanie
8. poor man’s nicole richie
9. Joshua
10. Home with Amy
11. Denise
12. Twinkle Mom
13. Susan @ Forever His
14. a
15. Angie
16. Patty(GirlfriendsinGod)
17. Amadis @ His Amazing Grace
18. Mary
19. Jenileigh’s Journey
20. Cheryl
21. Mary
22. BP Raindrops & Rainbows
23. Crystal@God is in Control
24. Linda
25. Tonya @ Safe In HIS Arms
26. Shari – Onward Christian Woman
27. Stephanie
28. Cristina
29. Karen@The T.A.G. Blog
30. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
31. Janet@ Daily Provision
32. Kim @Scattered Stones
33. Robyn @ Overflowing Grace
34. Reese
35. Tammy
36. Heather – Not a DIY Life
37. Dana
38. JennyV
39. Linda
40. Paula
41. Dori
42. Tami @ The Next Step
43. Susanne
44. We are THAT family (Thankful for Memories)
45. Laurel Wreath
46. Missy
47. Terri Sue
48. lori@allyouhavetogive
49. Rosheeda
50. Tracy – 1st timer
51. Gina\’s Public Diary
52. Blessed Chic
53. SharonB
54. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
55. Donetta at a life uncommon
56. Mrs. Mordecai
57. Tea with Tiffany
58. Chandra
59. Mama Bear
60. Kim~Season’s of My Heart
61. Chocolate and Coffee
62. Sharon
63. Prairie Chick
64. Christine
65. Partner In Prayer for Our Proidgals
66. Michelle
67. GinaLaughed (Thanks in ALL things!)
68. Heather@mommymonk
69. Devildogwife
70. Amanda
71. Lyndy
72. It’s All About Him!
73. Amber (P31)
74. Texastanya
75. Mellissa – wondermommy
76. Stacy
77. Darlene
78. Bobbie
79. Tara
80. In Light of the Truth (scary day!)
81. Barbara @ Downstowngirl
82. michele
83. Angela
84. Marsha
85. Amy Shipp
86. Laurie
87. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
88. All Things Cherished

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Thankful Thursday ~ Resurrection

“And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.'” ~ Matthew 28:4-7 (ESV)

Since this is Holy Week and Sunday is Resurrection (Easter) Sunday, I thought that I focus on this Thankful Thursday on His death and resurrection…

  • Thank You Lord for sending Your Son to live a life free of sin…
  • Thank You Jesus for taking the punishment for me and for not saying ‘no’ to the crown of thorns that was meant for me…
  • Thank You Jesus for carrying the cross up to the hill…
  • Thank You Jesus for nailing my sins of the past, present and future to the cross…
  • Thank You Jesus for the victory over death and life everlasting…
  • Thank You Lord for not leaving us as orphans, but giving us the Holy Spirit to help us stay on the path You have put before us…

What are you thankful for this Thursday? Please do share with us. If you have written a Thankful Thursday post, please leave your link below. As time permits, please visit other participants — as always, the links will stay with each post.

As I had mentioned last week, our Lord has provided two additional writers for Laced with Grace. Please give a warm welcome to Amy and Heather. Thank you ladies for accepting the invitation to write with us at our devotional team blog. I am thankful for the two of you – God is good 😛 .

Blessings to all of you on this wonderful, life-giving weekend…

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. mama meji
2. snippets
3. Home with Amy
4. Shari
5. Cheryl
6. Heather@mommymonk
7. Angie
8. Twinkle Mom
9. Susan @ Forever His
10. Ann/mom2HandH
11. Gina’s Public Diary
12. Millie
13. Denise
14. Gina@Chats With An Old Lady
15. BP @ Raindrops & Rainbows
16. We are THAT family
17. Trusting Daily
18. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
19. Livin’ With Me
20. poor man’s nicole richie
21. Lori ~ Simple Life at Home
22. Rachelle
23. Blessed Chic
24. four little penguins
25. Amanda
26. Jenileigh
27. Tonya @ Safe In HIS Arms
28. Stephanie @ I Lift My Eyes Up
29. Crystal@God is in Control
30. sasha
31. Karen@The T.A.G. Blog
32. Heather – Not a DIY Life
33. Kim @ Scattered Stones
34. lori@allyouhavetogive
35. michele
36. In Light of the Truth
37. Dana
38. Tami @ The Next Step
39. karyn
40. Nise’
41. Robyn @ Overflowing Grace
42. Laurel Wreath
43. Susie
44. sHaE-sHaE
45. Rosheeda
46. Joyce
47. naturalpaths
48. Tanja
49. Tea with Tiffany
50. Untraditional home
51. Reese
52. Kysha (best viewed in IE browser)
53. Alicia @ AmbientSolace
54. Texastanya
55. Nichole @ A Call to Higher Places
56. Amber (P31)
57. Mellissa – wondermommy
58. Carrie@Oak Rise Cottage
59. SharonB
60. *~*Sheila*~* –At Barracuda Cove
61. Paula
62. Amy H. @Markerboard Mom
63. Prairie Chick
64. godschild
65. Mamasmurf (Chrissy)
66. GinaLaughed
67. Tracy
68. AmyD
69. Susanne
70. Amadis @ His Amazing Grace
71. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
72. Lisa (Holy Week)
73. Barbara @ Downstowngirl
74. Irene *The Green Greek*
75. Marsha
76. Tammy

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