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“The Generous Mr. Lovewell” Giveaway

***Contest/Comments Closed – Winner Announced***

As I had mentioned on last week’s Thankful Thursday post, music is a huge part of my day. One of my current favorite CD’s is by MercyMe “The Generous Mr. Lovewell”. I always enjoyed MercyMe’s music, but this particular album is (in my humble opinion) their best to-date.

Why do I like that album so much? Its message. Although all songs are marvelous (and the messages), “Back to You” is my favorite song. Let me share some lyrics:

“Nobody said it would be easy
Nobody said that life’s a breeze
Tossin’ and turnin’, oh the wind keeps churnin’
Like I’m a little toy boat out on the sea”

Isn’t that the truth? Life is not a breeze, but as followers of Christ, we know that we are not alone in this journey; Christ is with us all the way.

So, how can you enter for this giveaway? Easy-peasy! Just leave a comment below stating what music means to you personally. I will draw a random winner by the end of this week. You already have the CD? Well, no worries. Just enter to give it to a friend or someone you think would benefit having this CD.

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope to see you all on Thursday for another Thankful gathering.

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Thankful Thursday ~ Love

‘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 ~ emphasis mine)

What a powerful statement by Paul, don’t you agree? Absolutely nothing – nada, zip, sulch…nothing can separate us from His love. I find this very comforting.

I used to use the word ‘love’ very loosely in the past; I love the dress, I love the music…you know what I mean. These days I really try to be more selective using the word ‘love’ — more for people, relationships (oh, I hope I make sense).

I truly believe that there is just ONE perfect love. The love Paul describes in the letter to the Romans – the love of Christ. Oh, I know that I am loved by my husband, by friends. BUT He is the only One that loves me with a pure and perfect affection. His love is tender. He loved me before I loved Him. I wish that I could love like Christ.

So this week I am very, very thankful for this love that I was given by Him – His love that ended on the cross for Him, but meant freedom for me.

What are you thankful for this week? Please link up below with your Thankful Thursday post. I hope you will be able to visit with a couple of other participants this upcoming week.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: There is One who loves you without any conditions – it is a perfect love. Happy Valentine’s Day…

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Pia
2. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
3. gemini
4. Tammy
5. monkeymommy08
6. Debbie @The Way We Are
7. Rocks @ Made To Worship
8. bp
9. Chris
10. Melanie
11. Rita @Following 31
12. Karen @ Living Life
13. Holly @brokenforgod
14. Joan @ Reflections
15. It Feels Like Chaos
16. LeAnn @ See Great Things
17. Adventure Mom Janna- Truly Grateful
18. debi @ Who Says 8 is Enough?
19. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand		 20. jo.attalife
21. Collette@Jesus loves mums
22. Debbie @ Heart Choices
23. Ann
24. Julie
25. Paula
26. SusanD
27. Training Happy Hearts (with 5 books for pro-life preschoolers)
28. Heather @ Young, Sweet Life
29. Denise
30. Erica
31. Susan@Daily Coping Skills
32. Kimberly
33. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
34. Heather @ A Day In My Life
35. annies home –
36. Carol Gomer
37. Jen S.
38. Linda @ Seasons of Life		 39. Irene
40. Katrina @ Proverbs 31 Mom & Wife
41. K @ In The Lord’s Path
42. The Snoring Queen
43. Lisa
44. Janet
45. Yoli ~ Apron Senorita
46. Saleslady371
47. Looking Up
48. Susan @ one day at a time
49. By Grace Alone
50. Jean Stockdale
51. Wendy @ Faith’s Firm Foundation
52. Marsha
53. Marsha ~ Corrected link
54. Crystal @ A Perplexing Journey
55. Sandy @ The Tablet of My Heart
56. JennyV
57. Arlene – Accepting Change

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What Great Love

“Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him, Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist.” ~ John 13:1-4 (ESV – emphasis mine)

Is it just me or does this happen to you too? I mean we have read or heard certain Bible passages so often, and one day you go “wow, that is so amazing”…

Please read the rest of my devotion this morning over at…

Blessings on your day…

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Thankful Thursday ~ Provision

For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Peter 1:11 (ESV)

In the month of October, my friend Lynn at Spiritually Unequal Marriage is hosting Thankful Thursday — come join in…

Ha, and you thought I would no longer be around. I am 😉 — I just have become a bad blogger. Believe me, I have always something to be thankful for — daily.

Today I would like to share with you about God’s provision. Not only did He provide a way back to Himself in Christ Jesus, but also provides daily for my personal needs. Sure there are some ‘wants’ God has not provided as of today. I am content though — this has not always been the case. I truly believe that God will provide for some of the wants in His time. And if not, so be it…

Over the last several months I have changed my daily routine and it has done me good. I think that is why I have not been around much — at least blogging, FB or on Twitter. In my free time I have read a lot, prayed a lot. A great balance to my insanely hectic job 😆 (thankful that no one at my work knows about my personal blog) …

The greatest thing God provides every single day: His Love. Oh, where would I be without it? It is good to know that there is at least One who loves me unconditionally. Even when I mess up, I know that He will never tell me “enough now – I no longer love you” – oh what precious gift…

God also provided some opportunities for me to grow in my photography. I have met some incredible photographers last week. I just wish I could have been at the workshop the full 2 days. Maybe next time 🙂 .

What are you thankful for this week? Care to share? Head on over to Lynn’s blog to add your name to Mr Linky …

Thank you for stopping by today…Be blessed today and always,
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