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Mothers Day Giveaway – Wall Art from Day Spring

Comments now closed; winner to be announced tomorrow (5/13) afternoon

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
(1 John 4:11 ESV)

I hope you are all well. The last two weeks have been a little hectic in the Nelson household. Many of you may know that my beloved has been very sick. He is now home, but the challenge with eating and medication continues. We have another appointment with his heart-specialist on Monday, May 7th. If you think of us, please pray for my beloved.

The ‘adventure’ has taught me many things; especially that we need to make every minute count that we are this side of heaven. Tell your loved ones how important they are to you and that they are loved.

With this being said, I was inspired by the wall art of Holley Gerth and Dee Kasberger to have a Mothers Day giveaway. You do not have to be a mother; all women are encouraged to enter this giveaway (US & Canada Only please). You may chose to have the wall art on black or white canvas.

I will keep the comments open until Saturday, May 12th, 9pm Arizona time. All you have to do is leave a comment below. I will announce the winner next Sunday, May 13th.

So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.
(1 John 4:16 ESV)

Love & peace,
Iris

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Thankful Thurday ~ Continue to Praise Him

I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
(Psalm 34:1 ESV)

I love reading the Psalms, especially those penned of David. No matter what David encountered, most of his Psalms praise the Lord. David did not look at his circumstances, but lifted his praise to the Lord.

Honestly, the first 4 months of 2012 have not been kind to me. I know that many of you have had hardships. I always feel that I should not complain, because there are many who have a harder life than I am.

So, rather than looking at my circumstance, I life my hands and voice to the Lord. I thank Him for the many blessings in my life.

  • Foremost, I praise Him for His salvation in Christ Jesus.
  • I praise Him for doctors that heal the sick.
  • I praise Him for prayers that are offered on my behalf.
  • I praise Him for meeting with a friend that I have not seen for 18 years.
  • I praise Him for clients that are willing to use me at their photographer.
  • I praise Him for authors like Holley Gerth, who He has blessed with writing strengthening messages.
  • I praise Him for the food on our table.
  • I praise Him for my church filled with sinners and saints.
  • And I praise Him for His Word!!!

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

Thank you for stopping by today; remember: there is always time for praise, no matter what your circumstances are.

Love and peace,
Iris

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. bp
2. Carol
3. Doubts
4. jhunnelle @ choosing life
5. It Feels Like Chaos
6. Team Up
7. Serving God in trails
8. Daily Journey
9. Making Our Life Matter
10. Aisling Beatha		 11. The Fontenot Four
12. Melanie @ M&M
13. Kate @ Teaching What is Good
14. Stefanie @ UpLIFTing Words
15. Denise
16. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
17. Radical!
18. Beth @ My Destiny
19. Ms. Kathleen
20. lorig		 21. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting
22. Of Storms and Prayers – Robert J. Gerryts
23. Charlene @ A Divine Walk
24. Who’s Driving?
25. Deanna (… lingering on motherhood)
26. Creating Family
27. A Path Toward Returning
28. Training Happy Hearts (God’s Perfect Timing)
29. Deb @ Jeremiah 29:11

Learn more about Thankful Thursday here.

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