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Thankful Thursday ~ Relationships

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
~ 1 Peter 2:9-10 (ESV emphasis mine)

Over the last couple of weeks I reflected about relationships…My relationship with my Lord and Savior, with family and friends. The one thing that became clear is that if you speak out, share your heart, be honest with each other, things can be resolved…

So this week, my focus is on relationships…

  • Thank You Lord that I can share my heart with You. No matter what happens in my life, You always find a way to comfort me…

  • I am thankful for the relationship I have with my beloved. Although we sometimes do not agree on all things, I can talk with him about everything. I am thankful that he listens to me and I have an ear for his concerns. I think that makes our marriage work…

  • I am thankful that I have a good relationship with our son. Although we don’t see him often, we do talk on the phone often. I guess we did something right šŸ˜› …

  • I am thankful for the relationships I have with some gals across the country. Although I have not been on the ‘net’ the past couple of weeks too often, I know that I can count on them when I am in need…

  • I am thankful for the relationship I have with my mom. Although 6,000 miles away, we have still a strong friendship…

  • And I am thankful for the relationships that are not friendships, but that help me grow and stand firm in what I believe in. I think that our Lord puts some people in our lives to make us stronger – stronger in faith and reliance on Him (does that make sense?

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us. I want to thank all 113 women who participated last week – God is so AWESOME bringing us together here on the ‘net’. Just imagine all the people that are searching for hope and come across your blog. God is using you ladies to reach out to the hopeless šŸ˜› …

Thank you for stopping by today…remember – YOU are HIS people – made holy through your relationship with Christ Jesus…

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Stacy
2. Tammy
3. Melanie
4. the cookntchermom
5. Felicity
6. Tracy @ Seed Thoughts
7. Cheryl@Hope
8. Denise
9. Gina’s Public Diary
10. flmom
11. Ann/mom2HandH
12. Peggy@3Ms…aMazingGrace
13. Angie
14. Paula @ Refined By Him
15. toknowhim
16. Kathy
17. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
18. SharonB
19. BP @ Raindrops & Rainbows
20. Karen – Thankful for God’s Work in My Life
21. Millie
22. Susan @ Forever His
23. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
24. Willnette
25. Serendipity Park
26. Twinkle Mom
27. Colleen
28. Beth@The Accidental Pharisee
29. Mamasmurf (Chrissy)
30. Nancie
31. Pia @ My Life’s Journey
32. ari_1965
33. sharon
34. Lisa@blessedwithgrace
35. Kristi @ Kikis Corner
36. Janera – My Garden Hat
37. Colored Heart
38. Miriam Pauline
39. candyQ		 40. Kim aka GoofyMamma(hubby)
41. Tere {Blessings in Life}
42. Liza’s Eyeview
43. Renee @ In Christ Alone
44. Linda
45. sherry
46. Beverly (by Grace)
47. Heather @ Not a DIY Life
48. Aisha @ The Holley Herald
49. Nichole (Heart 4 My Home)
50. Heather@mommymonk
51. Beth/Mom2TwoVikings
52. Mary
53. Dawn’s Daily Life
54. Sarah @ Burgeon
55. Darlene
56. Peculiar
57. Laurie Ann
58. Mommy Magee
59. Prairie Chick
60. Bright Sunshiny Day!
61. Mary
62. Erica
63. Kim @ Scattered Stones
64. Chelsey at Joyfully Living
65. Bird Poop & Relationships
66. genny
67. in the masters hands
68. Kim @ cowhumor
69. Katy Lin
70. Tania
71. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
72. Tiffany @ The Faery Inn
73. Carrie – Oak Rise Cottage
74. Susan (A Happy Heart at Home)
75. It’s All About Him!
76. Lea
77. Lalaine@Day to Day Miracles
78. Rosheeda		 79. Tami @ The Next Step
80. LaDonna
81. Tracey @ Cheese and Whine
82. Susanne
83. Nichole @ A Call to Higher Places
84. Linda aka Yellowroseli
85. Tara @ Feels like home
86. Irene *The GreenGreek*
87. Julie
88. Cara Lynn
89. Michele
90. Rabia
91. Pat
92. Tea with Tiffany
93. Donetta at a life uncommon šŸ™‚
94. Dorothy Bowen Klass
95. Amanda Bowers
96. Kim @ An Artful Life
97. Chandy @ Out Standing in My Field
98. bvoylesal@aol.com
99. Cheryl
100. Janet @ Daily Provision
101. Nessa @ Ramblings of a TX Housewife
102. alihsee
103. HisFireFly
104. godschild
105. Edie
106. In Light of the Truth
107. Rocks
108. Abby
109. Heather
110. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
111. Bella Mama
112. Stacy
113. Laurie @ womentakingastand
114. Trish @ Venturesome Sojourners
115. Jen–Scraps & Snippets

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Thankful Thursday ~ Trust

ā€œTrust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.ā€
~ Proverbs 3:5 (ESV)

Trust no one! Well, except the Lord and the ones that are very close to you or know you for a little while.

I really wavered between ā€˜Trustā€™ and ā€˜Giftā€™ for Thankful Thursday this week, but ā€˜Trustā€™ ā€˜wonā€™ā€¦Again this week I was reminded that we really can trust only a handful people this side of heaven. There are a lot of mean-spirited people in this world. But I digress, so here is my thankful list for this weekā€¦

  • I am thankful that I can trust the Lord with everything in my life. I can pour out my heart to Him without Him sharing it with anyone. I can trust that He will give me comfort and peace in times of distressā€¦

  • I am thankful that I can share my heart and concerns with my beloved. Even when I loose total focus on a matter, he is there to comfort me. He helps me to see reason (thank you Lord for placing this particual treasure in my life)ā€¦

  • I am thankful that I can trust a handful of friends with whom I can share my hurts and feelingsā€¦no matter what ā€“ they do not judgeā€¦

  • I am thankful that I can trust the Lord to give me strength for days where I donā€™t seem to have any strength left to ā€˜swim up-streamā€™ā€¦

  • I am thankful that I can trust that everything will work out for the good and that all mean people will be exposed in due timeā€¦

  • Last but not least, I am thankful that I can trust my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to be my protection until eternityā€¦

Before I let you go, I want to say publicly ‘thank you’ Mama Bear and Jenileigh for the wonderful gifts you have sent me. Yeah ā€“ can you believe that I won two drawings in the month of June/July šŸ˜› . I hope to share a digital LO with you soon that feature the wonderful prizes.

So, what are you thankful for this week? If you have posted your own Thankful Thursday post, please link it below.

Thank you for stopping by todayā€¦and remember: even when you think there is nothing to be thankful for, just step back, take a deep breath — the Lord is always worthy of our thanks ā€“ no matter what šŸ˜‰

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Felicity
2. Stacy
3. mama meji
4. Melanie
5. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
6. sharon
7. Denise
8. Ann/mom2HandH
9. Peggy@3Ms…aMazingGrace
10. Angela (sons & jobs)
11. Laurie Ann
12. Chelsey at Joyfully Living
13. Mary
14. Pia @ My Life\’s Journey
15. Gina\’s Public Diary
16. Angie
17. janet
18. lalaine
19. Laurie @ womentakingastand
20. Serendipity Park
21. Lisa@blessedwithgrace
22. Colleen
23. Susan @ Forever His
24. the cookntchrmom
25. Linda
26. Cheryl @Hope
27. Beth@TheAccidentalPharisee
28. Lynn
29. Marsha
30. Donetta at a life uncommon šŸ™‚
31. Willnette
32. Rocks		 33. CQ
34. Mari
35. Miriam Pauline
36. Kim aka GoofyMamma (my daughter)
37. Aisha @ The Holley Herald
38. Kim @ Scattered Stones
39. Beverly
40. Heather@mommymonk
41. Renee @ In Christ Alone
42. jen
43. Tammy
44. Kristi at Kiki\’s Corner
45. Sheila ~ To Love, Honor and Vacuum
46. sHaE-sHaE
47. Twinkle Mom
48. flmom
49. Tracey @ Cheese & Whine
50. lori@allyouhavetogive
51. Sarah
52. Rosheeda
53. Kathy
54. pam @without fear
55. TrustingDaily
56. It\’s All About Him!
57. Carrie @ A New Heart
58. BP @ Raindrops & Rainbows
59. Darlene
60. cowgirl for chirst
61. Millie
62. Prairie Chick
63. Nancy the Romancechick
64. Tami @ The Next Step		 65. Peculiar
66. Tracy @ Seed Thoughts
67. toknowhim
68. Terri Sue
69. Mom Of Faith
70. genny
71. Cheryl
72. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
73. Irene *The GreenGreek*
74. gail (first time here)
75. Carrie – Oak Rise Cottage
76. Susan (A Happy Heart at Home)
77. Erica
78. Paula
79. Mary
80. Michelle
81. Crystal
82. Sherry
83. Laura of Harvest Lane
84. Leanne from Canada!
85. Cathey
86. SharonB
87. Janet @ Daily Provision
88. Lea
89. Cathy (TRUST – the 5 letter word)
90. Tea with Tiffany
91. Barbie
92. Jane Anne@GravityofMotion
93. Peggy
94. Michele
95. Amy @ My Artful Heart

Learn more about Thankful Thursday here.

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Don’t Grow Weary

ā€œFor the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.ā€ ~ Galatians 6:8-10 (ESV emphasis mine)

I am sure you had one of those days where nothing seems to be fair to you…

Read the rest of my thoughts on the subject of “doing good” over at…

Thank you for stopping by today…be blessed today and always…

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Amazing Grace All Over Again…

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” ~ Ephesians 2:8-10 (ESV – emphasis mine)

So, the Lord has been tugging on my heart since Wednesday night. Lea read my testimony, which was written almost 2 years ago. She left a kind comment, so I read my testimony over again – tears where just rolling down my face. No, not my story made me weep, but His incredible grace. How He, the almighty God, could love someone like me – take me back after years of wandering aimlessly…

As I said, He has been tugging my heart to republish my testimony. I have been arguing with Him – “It is old stuff – all who know me – read my blog – know my testimony”…This morning the tugging got stronger…”Republish it – someone needs to read it today”…So, if you are the someone who by any chance needs to read my story; here it is:

“Once upon a time, there was little girl that was born to two wonderful people. Peter and Kim loved this little girl very much. She was their pride and joy…

Really, God truly blessed me with wonderful parents. Although they did have their fair share on disagreements during their marriage — they put God at the center and that helped even through the rough times. My parents raised us girls knowing God — church on Sunday, Sunday School, confirmation classes – the whole nine yards. I was very active until I was about 18. Youth-group, summer-camps…It was great. Than more and more I distanced myself from the church. It was no fun hearing every Sunday how much I sinned! There was not much Gospel message involved – believe me. I still went to church — once-in-a-blue-moon. But the biggest problem was that I also was distance from God. Why would I need Him? I was doing well, on-my-own – thank you very much.

Than my dad got really sick; my Sweetheart couldn’t find work in Germany after he left the army…I was holding together the best I could. When completely desperate I would send up a prayer…Did I listen for an answer? No – of course not. Than the biggest decision had to be made. Are we staying in Germany? Are we going to move to the US? My dad (once again) was the driving force. He said: “Your life is already planned ~ don’t refuse to follow”…Yeah, okay dad – you are sick, you will miss Daniel a whole bunch and you are telling us that we need to go??? That was in 1990…Well, we moved and dad died a month after we moved to the States in February of 1991 – and by this time – I was not very happy with God…

Fast-forward…the first years after my dad’s death were hard for me, because he was the best encourager someone could ever have. Did I ever think about picking up my Bible during that time? – Nope!!!! I enjoyed my pity-party. Another fast forward…1995 my Sweetheart wanted to go back to school, I wasn’t able to control our son…here I was again – trying to hold it together. Someone from work invited my to attend church with her on Christmas Eve….I went and the rest is ‘history’…Not really. But God really got a hold of me than. He got my attention big time. He welcomed me back home…no questions asked. He took me in His arms and was glad to see me. Not a “I told you so”, no “What in the world were you doing?”…Just a simple: “Welcome home, little girl”…”

Yes – His grace is amazing – He is waiting for you to come home….Do you have your own testimony? Let me know in my comments – I love to read about His grace in your life…

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