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Living Intentionally ~ July’08 ‘Check-In’

Elisa, I really didn’t mean to skip the last couple of months on “Living Intentionally”. You see, if I don’t put everything on my ‘blogging calendar’, I forget…I am sorry that I forget once again to set my calendar on sharing my up-dates on “Living Intentionally 2008″…

As I was reading over my list from January, I think that some things have changed. Or a least I have made adjustments to it – more or less…so, let me give you a little up-date on the items.

  • “Not pressing ahead of the Lord, but waiting on Him…” – Yes, this one I do have a handle on. I know that I can trust Him; His timing is always perfect – I just have to be open to His guidance – stop and listen.

  • “Continue with my morning routine to read my Bible…” – Some days I moved it to a later time of the day to read my Bible. This part I have changed – I want to know the books of Philippians in-and-out by the end of the year. To me, Philippians is the top-of-the-list encouragement book of the Bible…

  • “Continue scanning photos of our son…” – this one I had to stop for a while, because it put me into a tail-spin. It made me sad. Let me explain: I am proud of our son – he is a great young man now. Looking at all his baby and childhood photos made me realize that this chapter of my life is closed. Every time I scanned a photo, I had tears in my eyes. I didn’t realize how much it affected me until the day my sweet friend Lynn called me on it – I was on the verge of depression…so, I had to stop scanning for a while. Eventually I will be able to scan all our son’s photos…

  • “Expending on Laced with Grace…” Changed that a little too. Instead of going with a forum, we will have guest authors for the rest of the year. We still have one guest spot open 😉 . It would be for November – so just let me know if you are interested…

  • “Stop and listen to hurting people…” I continue to do that as good as I can throughout my busy days.

  • “Share my blessings with others…” I think that I am on track on this one 🙂 …

  • “Writing down thoughts in my little book…” – Argk – not so good on this one. But I have been writing out my prayers…

  • “To truly live intentionally…” – Yeah – that has been the strong point this year. Take in every.single.minute. – Count my blessings, even when in the valley…Loving the ones close to me and the ones not so close to me. I pray that I will continue this point for the rest of the year…

To check out more “Living Intentionally 2008” posts, please visit Elisa at “Extravagant Grace” – our hostess for this monthly meme.

Thank you for stopping by and reading my ramblings…Be blessed today and always…

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Thankful Thursday ~ His Word

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord, according to your word! Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me your rules.
~ Psalm 119:102-108 (emphasis mine) (ESV)

First, I would like to thank all of you who have been very patient with me over the last couple of months regarding my lack of visits to your sites…it is a long story and maybe I will blog about it some day…

I am so thrilled to see what the Lord is doing with Thankful Thursdays…it is so cool. Just think of it as a testimony to the world that even in the storms of life, He is the one Who holds us together. He gives us the ability to praise Him in the storm and through tears.

So, this week, I will give you a short list of Scripture passages (ESV version) that I am thankful for – all listed and more have held me together…

  • Strength – “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” – Philippians 4:13

  • Peace – “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7

  • Grace – “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me..” – 2 Corinthians 12:9

  • Hope – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11

  • Mercy – “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
    and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” – Psalm 23:6

  • Rest – “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

  • Forgiveness – “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” – Ephesians 1:7

As I had mentioned last week, I am doing a Bible study by Beth Moore. The study is called “Stepping Up”. The study is based on Psalms 120 through 134. If you are looking to do a study, I highly recommend this one. I am awaiting the member-book shipped by a dear friend (thank you Angie) since we don’t have a Lifeway store where I live.

So, what are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by linking your post below…I am looking forward reading yours over the next couple of days…

Thank you for stopping by this week. Always remember – strength, peace, grace, hope, mercy, rest and forgiveness are at your fingertips…

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Stacy
2. mama meji
3. SharonB
4. Cheryl
5. Peggy
6. Kim~Seasons of my heart
7. Bobbie
8. Millie
9. Amanda Bowers
10. janet
11. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
12. Lisa-BlessedwithGrace
13. Gina’s Public Diary
14. Susan @ Forever His
15. Laurie @ womentakingastand
16. It’s All About Him!
17. Kelsey(Twins)
18. gina@chats with an old lady
19. Angie
20. Michelle
21. Tanja
22. Cheryl @ Hope
23. Chelsey ~ Joyfully Living
24. Melanie
25. MyThreeDaughters
26. Dawn’s Daily Life
27. Tea with Tiffany
28. Pia @ My Life’s Journey
29. Beth@The Accidental Pharisee		 30. Nancie
31. Lori ~ Simple Life at Home
32. The Holleyherald
33. Beverly:BeveryByGrace
34. Mamasmurf (Chrissy)
35. Heather – Not a DIY Life
36. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
37. Renee
38. Mama Bear
39. Kristie (This Side of Eternity)
40. Linda aka Yellowroseli
41. jen
42. Nise’
43. Jenn @ Full of Boys
44. Erica
45. A woman found
46. Prairie Chick
47. Heather@mommymonk
48. Diane @ Partners In Prayer for Our Prodigals
49. Chris @ God will make a way
50. Lea
51. Twinkle Mom
52. Irene *The GreenGreek*
53. Laurie Ann
54. Ann/mom2HandH
55. Cathy | I can’t wait!
56. toknowhim
57. Colleen
58. Kelley @ Aroma of Joy		 59. Jane Anne @ Gravity of Motion
60. Susie “A Pink Carnation in Bloom”
61. Donetta at a life uncommon
62. annie
63. ari_1965
64. Beloved Mama
65. Cindy
66. Kathleen
67. Carmen@Ramblings of Carmom
68. Tammy @ Breaths of Faith
69. Brianna
70. Sharon’s Reservoir
71. Living Beyond
72. Jendi
73. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
74. Anne @ From My Perspective
75. Leanne from Canada!
76. Rosheeda
77. Janet @ Daily Provision
78. Jia
79. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
80. Mariposa
81. angela
82. Marsha
83. Nichole @ A Call to Higher Places (Safe and Sound)
84. Lori Davidson
85. Stacy

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Refreshment for the Soul

“Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb.
Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
~ Psalm 37:1-4 (ESV)

Some mornings I grumble to the Lord these words:
“Lord, I am tired. I really don’t want to get ready this morning. Every day is the same. People grumble. They are always angry at someone…”

You can read the rest of my thoughts over at…

Be blessed today and always…

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Thankful Thursday ~ Dancing

“Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King! Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre! For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.” ~ Psalm 149:2-4 (ESV –emphasis mine)

Do you like dancing? I do! Especially when it comes to praising my Lord. Sunday morning was beautiful at the Sunrise service. Although it was cold, I could not help but dance before my Lord. My heart was filled with joy knowing that He saved me from myself. Here is my grateful heart for this week – oh Lord…

  • Lord – I am thankful that You gave up the throne for a little while; to take the punishment for me. Thank You for saving me. I am looking forward to the day when I can dance all day long before You – praise You name forever and ever in Your presence…

  • Lord – thank You for enabling us to leave town overnight last week to spend some time away from the daily hustle and bustle. The get-away refreshed my heart and made my feet lighter..

  • Lord – thank You for spending time with me every morning in my little ‘sanctuary’. Although I would rather dance than drive, but that would be too dangerous. So I sing to You instead. I love how You give me strength and focus every day for work…

  • Lord – thank You for my beloved. I am so glad that You have placed him in my life. My beloved makes me laugh and dance inside. I am always excited when I get home…

  • Lord – thank You for the incredible community of Christian women bloggers that meet here every Thursday to praise Your name. No matter if we are in the valley or on the mountain top. You help us realize that we are a blessed bunch…

  • And Lord – thank You for sending an additional writer for the devotional team blog. I praise You that You have given Tiffany peace to join us. It made me dance the ‘giggy’ last night…

My precious Thankful Thursday ‘bunch’ – what are you thankful for today? You might be going through the valley, but know that He is there with you. So, please share with us what you are thankful for this week. Even if it is just the smallest blessing…If you have written your thankful post, please link below. Make sure the link is valid, because I don’t check the links usually until I transfer them to be permanent on Saturday morning.

Thanks for stopping by today – and remember: there is always a reason to dance before the Lord – He is worthy of our praise, because of His love for us…

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Gina
2. snippets
3. Lynn
4. mama meji
5. Shari –
6. Millie
7. Melanie
8. poor man’s nicole richie
9. Joshua
10. Home with Amy
11. Denise
12. Twinkle Mom
13. Susan @ Forever His
14. a
15. Angie
16. Patty(GirlfriendsinGod)
17. Amadis @ His Amazing Grace
18. Mary
19. Jenileigh’s Journey
20. Cheryl
21. Mary
22. BP Raindrops & Rainbows
23. Crystal@God is in Control
24. Linda
25. Tonya @ Safe In HIS Arms
26. Shari – Onward Christian Woman
27. Stephanie
28. Cristina
29. Karen@The T.A.G. Blog
30. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings		 31. Janet@ Daily Provision
32. Kim @Scattered Stones
33. Robyn @ Overflowing Grace
34. Reese
35. Tammy
36. Heather – Not a DIY Life
37. Dana
38. JennyV
39. Linda
40. Paula
41. Dori
42. Tami @ The Next Step
43. Susanne
44. We are THAT family (Thankful for Memories)
45. Laurel Wreath
46. Missy
47. Terri Sue
48. lori@allyouhavetogive
49. Rosheeda
50. Tracy – 1st timer
51. Gina\’s Public Diary
52. Blessed Chic
53. SharonB
54. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
55. Donetta at a life uncommon
56. Mrs. Mordecai
57. Tea with Tiffany
58. Chandra
59. Mama Bear
60. Kim~Season’s of My Heart		 61. Chocolate and Coffee
62. Sharon
63. Prairie Chick
64. Christine
65. Partner In Prayer for Our Proidgals
66. Michelle
67. GinaLaughed (Thanks in ALL things!)
68. Heather@mommymonk
69. Devildogwife
70. Amanda
71. Lyndy
72. It’s All About Him!
73. Amber (P31)
74. Texastanya
75. Mellissa – wondermommy
76. Stacy
77. Darlene
78. Bobbie
79. Tara
80. In Light of the Truth (scary day!)
81. Barbara @ Downstowngirl
82. michele
83. Angela
84. Marsha
85. Amy Shipp
86. Laurie
87. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
88. All Things Cherished

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