Thankful Thursday ~ Random

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” ~ Colossians 3:16 (ESVemphasis mine)

Before I share my random list of thankfulness with you all, I want to say “Thank YOU” all for the wonderful birthday wishes last week during our ‘get-together’ on Thankful Thursday. You all made my heart skip a beat…

If you have read my post “Welcome to ‘Grace Alone…'” you know that I really had a hard time over the past 6 months. Nothing seemed as it should have been. I was down — all the time. I want to apologize for not being a better hostess on Thursdays…The Lord has lifted the dark cloud, put the spring back into my step šŸ˜› …Isn’t He grant????

I promise I will stop babbling now, and share my list with you all…

  • Lord, thank You for lifting the dark cloud. Thank You for putting a spring in my step, joy in my heart…
  • I am thankful for my beloved. He made my birthday special last Saturday. He looked all around town to get me a manual camera. He now is patiently teaching me photography from the ground up…
  • I am thankful for God’s guidance. Tuesday morning I read this post from my friend Lynn. You see, I was praying for subjects to blog about. Little ole’ me thought – well maybe about marriage, raising a son. But NO – He has a different agenda for me. I pray that I will not chicken-out. I will trust Him to give me words to share with you all (and hopefully some who see Christians in a not so good light). I am willing to be His tool (although a little scared)…
  • I am thankful for Lynn’s hard work on putting together a wonderful Fall Giveaway prize. If you have not seen it yet; check out the giveaway post at Laced with Grace…
  • I am thankful for Darlene’s site “Writing Fundamentals“. I have already gleaned some great insights on improving my writing. I need all the help I can get šŸ˜‰ – still the German thought pattern working in this ole’ brain…
  • I am thankful for women like Lysa TerKeurst. They step out in faith, sharing their heart with the world. I was really touched by her post “My Secret“…
  • I am thankful for Firefox. I know this seems kind of odd to you. You see, I have IE at work (an old version). It keeps crashing when I try to access some blogs because of the plugins used on the blogs. It gives me hardly any time to read blogs during my lunch-time (30 mins), because I constantly have to reboot. So, yes, I am thankful for Firefox here at home – fast browsing, tabbing, linking, clicking, leaving comment…ahhhhhhhh
  • And last but not least I am thankful that God gives me strength every.single.morning to stay on ‘target’ with my life. I had asked Him what needed to go in order for me to be available to Him. It was hard to give up scrapping as a CT, but I know it was necessary…

Okay – I better stop, because I have so much to be thankful for — I want you to have a chance to also visit others…(ps – I am my old self again – PTL!!!!)…So, what are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving your link below…

Thanks for stopping by today. And remember: He is able to put a spring back into your step – keep on thanking Him for the things He has done and will do in your life…

Be blessed today and always…

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Stacy – big announcement
2. Tammy
3. Melanie
4. Denise
5. JesuLalaine
6. Lisa@BlessedwithGrace
7. Nancie
8. speaking from the heart
9. To Know Him
10. Cheryl
11. our family story
12. Angie
13. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
14. Angela (son #2 is home!!!)
15. Felicity (The Voice of FMLL)
16. Laurie @ womentakingastand
17. BP @ Raindrops & Rainbows
18. Cheryl@Hope
19. Heather
20. Lori @ Front Porch Legacy
21. Laurie Ann
22. JanuJenn
23. Aisha @ The Holley Herald
24. Tonya @ Safe in His Arms šŸ™‚
25. Jerri @ Jerri’s Journey
26. Sarah (part-time job)
27. heidi (a special friend)
28. Tammy @ Munchkinheads
29. Peggy
30. Mariposa
31. Janera
32. Beth@The Accidental Pharisee
33. mama meji
34. Rocks
35. Tara
36. Esthermay
37. Marsha
38. Linda
39. Amy
40. Crystal @ News from the Zoo
41. Lori ~ Simple Life at Home
42. architect
43. Kim-
44. Willow
45. Liza’s Eyeview
46. Amanda Bowers
47. Erica
48. jennifer’s joyride
49. Nemo @ daily-dabble.com
50. He & Me 3
51. Tracey
52. Kristi-Kiki’s Corner
53. Heather @ Not a DIY Life
54. Debra
55. Jill – awards 4 u šŸ™‚
56. Newlyweds
57. Amy @ Joy of my Heart
58. gen/entryhere
59. Dana
60. Tami @ The Next Step
61. Patricia@Typing One-Handed
62. Lea
63. Kathy C.
64. pam @ Without Fear
65. Susan @ Forever His
66. Bonnie
67. Tarah
68. Nichole @ A Call to Higher Places
69. Susie-Pink Carnation in Bloom
70. Debbie @ Heart Choices
71. Kat
72. It’s All About Him!
73. Michele
74. Jennifer
75. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
76. Angel (house under contract)
77. gail @ challenges and adventures
78. Tea with Tiffany
79. Mandy
80. lisa
81. Darlene @ Everything to Me
82. Sherry(@myjourney)
83. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting – 29 Days of Giving
84. Rachel (Persecution in India)
85. Marcia
86. Sab
87. Rosheeda
88. Kathy @ BlessedBuilder
89. Kathy @ Joyful Journey Journal
90. Catherine
91. Heather
92. Denise @ Teacups & Time
93. Dori
94. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
95. becky aka theRAV
96. Ann
97. Tanya @ texastanya.net
98. Mommy’s Gems
99. Karl
100. Rebecca
101. Miss Ellie for feelin’ feminine

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Finally Upgraded


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It took me a very long time to upgrade to a newer version of WP. Not only because the back-end is totally different, but upgrading is always a pain…I hope that everything went well and you will not have any problems either seeing my blog, or leaving comments šŸ˜‰ …

I know I have been really quiet over the last 6 months or so – just posting Thankful Thursdays…I do hope that I soon will be back to somewhat a ‘normal’ blogging schedule (whatever normal is for me šŸ˜† ). One thing I do know, that with my Lord’s help, I will try to encourage you in your walk with Him.

Hope to see you all soon…

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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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Thankful Thursday ~ Random

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 – emphasis mine)

There are so many things swirling in my head right now ā€“ couldnā€™t come up with the theme for this weekā€¦So, this week, I am ā€˜plainā€™ thankfulā€¦

  • Thank You Lord for being You. Your holiness never ceases to amaze me. You are an awesome God. I thank You from the bottom of my heart for You being there for me whenever I call upon Your nameā€¦Which is quite often throughout the day. Thank You for not getting tired of meā€¦
  • I am thankful that this past weekend my Sweetheart and I had some extra time together. We had more than just the holiday together. It is wonderful to spend time away from it all. Thank you Sweetheart for loving me ā€“ wackiness and allā€¦
  • I am thankful that our A/C is still working, even though it is 26 years oldā€¦
  • I am thankful that I have reliable transportation with A/C, that is also economicalā€¦
  • I am thankful that we have running water, so I can take a shower if I need toā€¦
  • I am thankful that we have enough food on our table. I like to go to the store daily on my way home ā€“ that way we donā€™t waste any foods. I just get what we needā€¦
  • I am thankful that I had time to catch up on some things this past weekendā€¦
  • I am thankful for my MP3 player so I can listen to Christian music when the day gets to meā€¦
  • And I am thankful that it rained on 4th of July. Yeah ā€“ I know strange, but it was nice to have temperatures in the upper sixties up north. I actually had purple legs, because it was a huge difference from 114F in the valleyā€¦

What are you thankful for this week? Please leave your link below. Thank you for stopping by today – remember – give thanks to the Lord and enjoy every.single.minute you have with your loved ones.

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Stacy
2. Cheryl
3. Laurie @womentakingastand
4. JennyV
5. Melanie
6. Tanja
7. Gina’s Public Diary
8. Denise
9. snippets
10. MyThreeDaughters
11. Cheryl @ Hope
12. Felicity
13. Angie
14. SharonB
15. Heather@mommymonk
16. Peggy@3Ms…aMazingGrace
17. BP
18. Gina@chats with an old lady
19. Lisa@blessedwithgrace
20. Lalaine@Day to Day Miracles
21. Michelle
22. Susan @ Forever His
23. Lea
24. Tami @ The Next Step
25. Blessed One @ Seed Thoughts
26. Prairie Chick
27. Pia @ My Life’s Journey
28. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
29. Miriam Pauline
30. SerendipityPark
31. Aisha
32. our family story
33. Kim aka GoofyMamma (the forgotten thank you’s)
34. Mamasmurf (Chrissy)
35. Rocks
36. Heather – Not a DIY Life
37. Chelsey ~ Joyfully Living
38. Renee@In Christ Alone
39. Irene *The GreenGreek*
40. Kim
41. Danielle
42. Beth/Mom2TwoVikings
43. Millie
44. jen
45. Mary
46. lori@allyouhavetogive
47. Tracy @ Thirsty for Him
48. Darlene
49. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
50. Mommmy to Four Monkeys
51. Mary
52. ari_1965
53. Laurie Ann
54. Susan (A Happy Heart at Home)
55. Beth@The Accidental Pharisee
56. Rosheeda
57. Kristi@ Kikis Corner
58. Tracy @ my cup runneth over (hopefully this one will work!)
59. Nise’
60. Mom Of Faith
61. cowgirl for christ
62. Annabelle @ Christian Momma
63. It’s All About Him!
64. toknowhim
65. sHaE-sHaE
66. Sarah@Life in the Parsonage
67. Nichole @ A Call to Higher Places
68. Robyn/sonoranstamper
69. Colleen
70. Peculiar
71. Leanne from Canada!
72. Crystal
73. Jan
74. Barbie@Leaving Footprints
75. Susanne (I’m BACK!! ;-))
76. Sam
77. Erica
78. Stacy
79. Paula @ Refined By Him
80. Mommy Magee
81. in the masters hands
82. Angela
83. Noreen
84. Cathy (Christianese)
85. Kari @ Just Another Day in Paradise
86. hailey
87. Janet @ Daily Provision
88. mama meji
89. Willnette
90. Kathy C.

Learn more about Thankful Thursday here.

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