Thankful Thursday
~ Thanksgiving Edition

Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints,
and give thanks to his holy name.
~ Psalm 30:4 (ESV emphasis mine)

There are so many things to be thankful for, don’t you agree? In the US the ‘official’ Thanksgiving Day is celebrated today. But why should we wait for an entire year to give thanks? That is why we ‘meet’ once a week to share our thanks…I hope you will still join us this week for the ‘Thanksgiving Edition’ 😛 …

Today I want to share with you the things that just popped in my head this morning…the things we might take for granted on a day-to-day basis. So here it goes:

  • I am thankful for God’s provision – not only salvation, but provision on a day-to-day basis — the ‘Daily Bread’. I so enjoy spending time with Him in the morning; it gives me the right perspective to start my day..
  • I am thankful for my beloved. He still is my greatest cheerleader; even when I have a very bad photo session. He still encourages me and shows me ways how can ‘rescue’ photos…
  • I am so thankful that our son is doing so well. It really was hard for me to really let go, but I know that he is in God’s hands now…
  • I am thankful for the Internet. Not only can I connect with believers around the world, but I can share my faith with anyone who wants to read what I am writing about my Lord. I am also grateful because I can order stuff from my home-country Germany. I was so giddy this morning that I had to share with my friend in Florida. You know what I ordered? A German Bible and a study companion for the new year!!!!! Yes, I do I have a German Bible, but I wanted a more contemporary version (my German is a getting little rusty when it comes to reading 😆 )…
  • I am thankful for my radio station. I love singing praises every morning going to work (and coming home)…
  • I am thankful for our home. My dream-home? Hm, I would love to live closer to the beach (closest is in California). BUT I do have a roof over my head…
  • I am thankful for my job. My dream-job? Hardly!!! But it helps to contribute to our household income to pay our bills etc. Maybe one day God will allow my dream to become my job (with God all things are possible)…
  • Last but not least I am thankful for a four-day-weekend!!! Wahoo!!!!!

Oh.my – I could go on for ever, but I want you not to be bugged down with just my post. Go out and ‘meet’ other thankful Bloggers 🙂 …So, what are you thankful for this week? Please share with us by leaving your link below…

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: It does not have to be declared a national (US) holiday to be thankful 😉 . Have a blessed Thanksgiving weekend!

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Debbie @ The Way We Are
2. Nancie
3. karen/nana stories
4. Debbie @ Heart Choices
5. Pia
6. Karen@Living Life
7. bp
8. Chris
9. Laurie @ womentakingastand
10. Tammy…in memory of Grampy
11. Yoli ~ Apron Senorita
12. micey
13. Grammy
14. Cacai M.
15. LivingforGod
16. Amazing Grace
17. maritz
18. Loni @ Hearts In Training
19. eikcaj-trust
20. Sarah Rupp
21. Chelsey @ Joyfully Living
22. Blessed Mom of 9
23. Janet @ Wildflower Thinking
24. ~ linda @ Being Woven
25. debi @ Who Says 8 is Enough?
26. Bernice ( My Journey )
27. Irene
28. Wendy @ Faith’s Firm Foundation
29. vanessa renee
30. Angela
31. Angela
32. Kpss
33. Amy :a voice crying out

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Blessed Reformation Day…

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” ~ Hebrews 12:1-2 (ESV)

Did you know that Martin Luther used Hallows-Eve to start the reformation of the church in Germany? On October 31st, 1517, Dr. Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the All Saints’ Church. Not only did it start the reformation of the churches in Germany, but spread throughout Europe.

So, instead of ‘celebrating’ ghouls and goblins, I honor the saints gone before us…

Blessings on your day and as always…