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Thankful Thursday ~ Healing

I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness,
and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High.
(Psalm 7:17 ESV)

I am so thankful for doctors this week. My husband has been sick for quite some time now, and he finally decided to visit his doctor. He is still not out of the woods, but now he is taken care in a hospital. Hopefully by tomorrow night I know more what really is going on with him.

This journey has been frustrating, painful, but also very rewarding. You see, this journey brought me even closer to God. In Him I find the strength to go on. He gives me the peace I need right now to encourage my husband that all will be well soon.

My husband’s sickness also made it clear that I love him very deeply; more than I knew. I can’t imagine to spend the rest of my life without him. I guess we all need to hit some kind of low point for things to become clearer; to really be more intentional with our relationships. Not only our marriages, but also friendships.

So this week, I am thankful for doctors, my marriage and especially God’s peace and strength. What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving the link to your Thankful Thursday post below.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: be more intentional with your relationships.

Love and peace,
Iris

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. The Fontenot Four
2. jhunnelle
3. Melanie @ M&M
4. It Feels Like Chaos
5. Ms. Kathleen
6. The End from the Beginning		 7. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
8. bp
9. Deidra M. @ The Middle
10. lorig “Only a Mustard Seed”
11. Deanna
12. First Day of My Life LINKUP		 13. God’s Hand Writing
14. Jenny Anne@Royal Little Lambs
15. Denise
16. Kate @ Teaching What Is Good
17. Laura @ Beholding Glory
18. Gina

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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

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Hope at the Foot of the Cross

Laced With Grace

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
(Romans 15:13 ESV)

As I was leaving my favorite coffee shop this morning, my eyes caught the head-line of the NY Times. I was so sad to read that yet another student opened fired on his peers…

Read the rest of my thoughts about the Ohio shooting on our devotional site, Laced with Grace.

Love & peace,
Iris