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Thankful Thursday ~ The Journey

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For I eat ashes like bread
and mingle tears with my drink,
because of your indignation and anger;
for you have taken me up and thrown me down.
My days are like an evening shadow;
I wither away like grass.

But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever;
you are remembered throughout all generations.
You will arise and have pity on Zion;
it is the time to favor her;
the appointed time has come.
~ Psalm 102:9-13 (ESV)

Have you ever looked back on your faith-filled journey? Have you noticed how far God has brought you? I have been in the valley more than on the mountain top. The valleys have been painful, but were necessary for me to grow into the woman I am today.

Are the dark valleys behind me? I doubt that, but I know for sure that no matter what happens in my life, I can count on His faithfulness. His love, mercy, grace and peace will see me through the end of days.

So, today I am thankful for the journey I have been on and continue until I see my Savior face-to-face. May my mouth always praise His name and my heart never grow faint, trusting in Him who took His Journey so long ago toward the Cross.

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

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: if you find yourself in the valley of sorrow or pain, look up to the One who gives you His peace.

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Iris – Testing
2. Laura @ Homemaking Joyfully
3. Casey
4. It Feels Like Chaos
5. UpLIFTing Words
6. Kara
7. Everything And Everywhere
8. The air I breathe
9. Thoughts Of A Working Mom
10. Life is a Battle
11. Dawn’s Daily Life
12. Karen
13. Mary Anne’s Musings		 14. LaughingLady
15. Grace
16. Lizzie@A Work in Progress
17. Melanie @ M&M
18. Amazing Love
19. bp
20. Noreen @Life Blessings
21. Heather@Becoming A Titus 2 Woman
22. Joshlin@Saving Moms Sanity
23. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
24. Katrina – My Post and A Prayer Request
25. Jenn-Growth in God
26. Jenny Anne@Royal Little Lambs		 27. debi @ Who Says 8 is Enough?
28. Rita @Following31
29. Priceless Simplicity
30. Phil D. Malmstrom
31. Kenna-Aprons
32. Karen@JustCallMeGrace
33. Julie
34. resting…
35. Mary
36. InvitationToPrayerForOurCountry
37. Shengkay’s JOurnal
38. Shug

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Thankful Thursday ~ The Past Year

“For your steadfast love is great to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the clouds.”
~ Psalm 57:10 (ESV)

Only 2 days left in 2010. I really cannot believe how fast 2010 went by. How about you? Did God teach you some valuable lessons the past year? Did you grow closer to Him?

I have to admit that 2010 was a year of sheer emotions; all of them have made me grow though. The good with the bad. I had a really hard time in October coming to terms with my age, with lost opportunities, mistakes I have made in the past.

Thankfully during that time I had a great friend, who encouraged me. You know, God is good and He will never leave you by yourself with your emotions. The most important part I have learned during 2010 is that with all things happening, they all have a reason.

I know, sometimes things happen that no one seems to see a reason for it (for myself not making the planned trip to see my family). I know that some of my friends have had a hard year as well; be it financially, marital problems, health issues, loosing loved ones. You ask: is there a good reason for all these issues? I do not have the answer, but I do know that it showed me personally that I can trust God seeing me through all the low points of life. And that, my dear friend, I am very thankful for.

I am looking forward to 2011 with new hopes and dreams, knowing that all is good, because God is in control.

What are you thankful for today? Please do share with us by leaving your link to your Thankful Thursday post below. Please remember that in the month of January my dear friend Lynn from “Spiritually Unequal Marriage” is hosting Thankful Thursdays.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: no matter if you find yourself in the lowest valley or the highest mountain top, God is there with you.

Happy New Year,

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Georgia, Answer to Prayer
2. Lily Valley
3. LaughingLady
4. Nancie @ More Than Conquerors
5. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
6. Servant, Wife, Mother
7. Dena E
8. Amy @ Nine-Ninety-One
9. It Feels Like Chaos
10. Chris
11. Trish @ SAHM’s Notebook
12. More Than Words
13. Mary @ Kisses From Heaven		 14. Jerralea @ Jerralea’s Journey
15. Melanie @ M&M
16. The Attic Girl
17. Joan @ Reflections
18. Julie
19. Homeschooling Hart’s
20. a continued White Christmas
21. Connie Jean
22. Joshlin@Saving Moms Sanity
23. Rita@Following 31
24. Joahna Vern, Philippines
25. Noreen @ Life Blessings
26. Marsha		 27. Tiff @ The Faery Inn
28. Wendy Gunn @ Faith’s Firm Foundation
29. Jessica @ By Grace Alone
30. Jessica @ By Grace Alone – Corrected link
31. Joan@The Beauty in His Grip
32. MPuanani
33. A Home Is A House Full of Love
34. Sherry@MyJourneyBack
35. Whidbey Woman
36. Rons Road 2 Recovery
37. The Woman Whom Jesus Loved
38. vanessa
39. Areign

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Thankful Thursday ~ Thanksgiving 2010

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. ~ Philippians 4:6-8 (ESV)

Goodness, it is Thanksgiving; where did this years go? This year has been a year of ups-and-downs; emotionally and physically. But nonetheless, I am grateful for the life God is allowing me to live this side of heaven.

The most important lesson I have learned this year is that God is using my weaknesses to keep me grounded and focused on what truly is important in life. Not all things that I had planned for this year have come to pass, but that is okay.

Many of my friends have been impacted by the economy, have lost loved ones, or have been robbed of their possessions. So, why should I grumble when some of my dreams did not come true. I have a roof over my head, food to eat, water to drink, and family and friends that bless me every day just for being there for me.

So, this Thanksgiving Day I thank God for the things I have, and not focus on the things I do not have.

What are you thankful for today? Check out more thankful hearts over at my friend Laurie’s blog “Women Taking a Stand“…

Thank you for stopping by today – Happy Thanksgiving and Thankful Thursday.

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Living Fearlessly ~ Overwhelmed?

And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.”
~ Matthew 14:28-30 (ESV ~ emphasis mine)

Did you ever try to walk on water? Me neither. To be honest, I have had my fair share on being overwhelmed and I might as well have tried to walk on water. I used to get panic attacks at least once a week; mostly when I thought about the day ahead of me. All the things on my ‘to-do-list’ just seem too much to handle.

One of my favorite quotes in Max Lucado’s book “Fearless” hits really close to the core…

“Feed your fears, and your faith will starve. Feed your faith, and your fears will.”

You see, if I don’t keep my eyes fixed on our Savior, I start sinking — fast like Peter. I noticed that when I get up too late for some quiet time, my day does not go well. I still have challenges during the day, however if I do spend time before my day starts, my mindset is different. Not sure how to explain it.

During my day, I usually listen to Christian music or sermons so I keep focused; I do not panic (too much) on what still needs to be done. Max Lucado is right; we need to feed our faith daily. I want to challenge you over the next 30 days: feed your faith; listen to Christian Radio, sermons on your media player, memorize Scripture passages.

How do you ‘feed’ your faith? I would love for you to share your thoughts on this topic; either in the comment section or your on own blog.

‘No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.’ ~ Romans 8:37-39 (ESV)

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: Feed your faith, not your fears…