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Thankful Thursday ~ Christmas

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
(Luke 2:11-14 ESV)

The last couple of years have been really low key at our home around the Christmas time. I haven’t had a Christmas tree up for years; actually since our son moved out in 2007. I am not sure why, but it seems like we don’t have a need for it anymore.

Every year though I pick a Christmas devotion that I like to follow for the season. No different this year; I subscribed to Sarah Young’s ‘Jesus Calling – Christmas’ offered by Thomas Nelson Bibles. The devotional has really helped me to keep the focus on the Reason for the season.

Every year it amazes me anew that Jesus left heaven to be born in a lowly manger so that we can spend eternity in heaven with Him. Why would He go through all the trouble? Because of God’s great love for all humankind! Amazing, isn’t it…

I have enjoyed the peace and quiet around our home; no hassle and bustle. Even my shopping is all finished (except for groceries); I love shopping online for Christmas ?…

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving a link to your Thankful Thursday post below.

Thank you for stopping by this week; remember: keep your focus on the Reason for the season.

Merry Christmas my sweet friends…

Iris

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Shanda @ A Pause on the Path
2. LaughingLady
3. jackie
4. Stefanie @ UpLIFTing Words
5. Slenderella Jenn
6. Simple or sparkle
7. Denise		 8. Tami @ The Next Step
9. Aisling Beatha
10. Jann
11. bp
12. Melanie @ M&M
13. Ms. Kathleen
14. LovelyLici @ Conchsaladesque		 15. Comparisons…
16. Cora @ Inside the Life of a Pastor’s Family
17. Hands of Time – Hazel Moon
18. Interface – Robert Moon
19. Jenny Anne@Royal Little Lambs
20. Inspirations from Phather Phil – Thankful… Friday?: That Greatest of Gifts

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God the Master Painter

Painted Sky

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;
fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,
over the man who carries out evil devices!
(Psalm 37:7 ESV)

The other night as I was working on portraits for a client, I noticed the orange hue hitting our back window. I knew it was time to grab my camera; I was not disappointed when I stepped out on the back porch.

I love it when God paints the sky like He did the other night. For some reason, it gives me comfort. It reminds me of God’s promise to never give up, but to wait on Him. I have to admit, patience is not my strength. He is teaching me though.

Have you seen God’s beauty this week? Today, I am linking up with my friend Joan to share His Beauty. Click on the image below to read more of His Beauty…

Beauty in His Grip Button

Thank you for stopping by today!

Love and peace,
Iris

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Thankful Thursday ~ God’s Ways

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
~ Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV)

I am thankful for the passage from Isaiah. Isaiah is proclaiming God’s grace and mercy to the ones who repent and turn from their ways; these particular verses give me great comfort.

I have tried so many times to do things my way, just to fall flat on my back. As I had mentioned last week, I have given it all over to the Lord. And no, I am not taking it back either. Many of you know that I love photography; I want to truly make a living off of it. But it is hard to find clients when you work full-time.

Over the last 5 months I had at least one client; which is really good for me. I am excited to have another booking this up-coming Saturday – Yahoo. Thank You Lord for Your provision in that field. Who knows where the next session leads 😛 – God is Good – All the time.

What are you thankful for this week? Please share in the comment section or by leaving your link to your Thankful Thursday post below; I will make sure to stop by 🙂 .

Thank you again for stopping in; remember: God’s ways are much higher than ours, trust Him with your thoughts and dreams.

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. LaughingLady
2. Denise
3. It Feels Like Chaos
4. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
5. Pia
6. jhunnelle
7. GRACE
8. GRACE- Kids turf
9. Kids turf
10. Amazing grace		 11. GRACE
12. Joan @ Reflections
13. Trish @ In So Many Words
14. Pastoral Letters part three
15. Stacy J.
16. UpLIFTing Words
17. Krista @ From The Pages of Love
18. bp
19. Penni
20. Bridget 		21. Faith Hope Cherrytea
22. Jenny Anne@Royal Little Lambs
23. Jessica @ By Grace Alone
24. becky aka theRAV
25. Inspirations from Phather Phil
26. “Dane-Doo”
27. Susan @ one day at a time
28. GinaLaughed
29. God’s Perfect Promises
30. God was there..

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Thankful Thursday ~ God’s Peace

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. ~ John 14:27 (ESV)

Hello my dear Thankful Thursday friends; thank you so much for stopping in and sharing your grateful heart with us.

I have to admit that as of lately I am scared of myself. I am at peace with all that is happening around me; and that my friends I am thankful for. There has been much happening at work and my private life. The peace that I have can only come from Him. Daily I leave my issues at the foot of the cross; that helps me to keep focused on the true important things of life.

One of the main themes for me is “Trust God”. I remind myself that I am not in control of the big issues, so why should I trouble me heart about them? Taking one-day-at-a-time helps too 😉 …

So, what you have been up to lately? I hope to hear from you by leaving your link below and maybe a comment.

Thanks again for stopping by today; remember: God is a God of peace – let His peace saturate your heart.

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. LaughingLady
2. Heart Choices
3. Everyday is a New Day!
4. It Feels Like Chaos
5. UpLIFTing Words
6. Reflections		 7. Loneliness
8. Trish
9. bp: Special edition of TT!
10. God’s Perfect Promises
11. Jenny Anne@Royal Little Lambs
12. becky aka theRAV		 13. Joan @ The Beauty in His Grip
14. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
15. Graft Me In…
16. Stillness brings forth births

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