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Thankful Thursday ~ Always Something New

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” ~ Psalm 28:7 (ESV)

As I had mentioned yesterday in my post “Fear of Change” God has been working on my heart — I don’t seem to mind changes as much as I used to…One thing I know for sure though, just like David pointed out in the above Psalm “The Lord is my strength…”.

In going with my theme for this year, the changes that happening currently in my life, I face fearlessly (most days). We are having changes again at my work, but this time I am thrilled!!!! We are getting a wonderful, knowledgeable supervisor in our region. I am really excited to work with her; she has taught me so much when I went through training 2 1/2 years ago. Also God answered my prayer for help with my work-load. We were able to hire another person who has worked previously for the company and knows all the ins-and-outs. The best part – she is a believer (God you are marvelous!!!!!)…

The second change that is happening I am thankful for this week has to do with LWG. My sweet friend Lori from Lori’s Reflections redesigned out devotional blog. The launch is on March 1st!!! I am so excited about the new design. Lori did an awesome job. I hope that you will take some time next week to explore our redesigned team blog. There will also be a drawing of a neat little price. But you have to stop by to find out what…Lori, thank you from the bottom of my heart to make the change happen — it was time after 3 1/2 years :)…

One other change that I am making (something I wanted to do for a long time), I will have on the first of every month a guest blogger at “Grace Alone…”. This upcoming Monday, Kathy Howard will stop by to introduce her new book “God’s Truth Revealed“. I am excited about the opportunity to have Kathy share her ministry with my readers.

So, what are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving your link below.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: Even thought life can change, God never changes!!!

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Debbie @The Way We Are
2. Nancie@MoreThanConquerors
3. Pia
4. Melanie
5. MageeMommy
6. The Pondering Princess
7. bp
8. Rita @Following 31
9. Jocelyn
10. Karen @ Living Life
11. Laurie@Nana’s House
12. jo.attalife
13. LeAnn @ See Great Things
14. It Feels Like Chaos
15. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
16. Denise
17. Heather @ Marine Corps Nomads
18. Chris		 19. Debbie @ Heart Choices
20. Bernice@ My Journey ” simply THANK YOU LORD”
21. gemini
22. Joan @ Reflections
23. Janet @ Wildflower Thinking
24. Dana
25. Mary
26. Amazing Grace, Philippines
27. Sandy @ The Tablet of My Heart
28. John the Beloved
29. Arlene – Accepting Change
30. The Journaling Gina
31. Alicia @Making Time For Mommy- Thankful for my family
32. Kristi-Kikis Corner
33. Blessed Mom of 9
34. annies home –
35. K @ In The Lord’s Path
36. Noreen		 37. SusanD
38. Wendy @ Faith’s Firm Foundation
39. Rocks@ Made to Worship
40. Cora
41. Erica
42. Yoli ~ Apron Senorita
43. Heather @ A Day In My Life
44. Holly @ Broken for God
45. Heather @ Becoming A Titus 2 Woman
46. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
47. Cindy @ *She Sparkles*
48. julie @ mom by faith
49. Claudia
50. By Grace Alone
51. Marsha
52. Saint Shellie

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By His Wounds

“But he was wounded for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his stripes we are healed.”
~ Isaiah 53:5 (ESV)

Oh, and how deep His wounds were…it makes me shiver…

To read the rest of my Easter thoughts over at Laced with Grace.

His is Risen…

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In search of…

…guest writers for our team devotional blog Laced with Grace.

”We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”
~ Romans 15:5-7 (emphasis mine)

As I was getting ready the other morning the idea of having a guest writer once a month popped into my head. Let me tell – this did not come from me 😛 …

The devotional team has been so blessed by its readers that I think it is time that you have a chance to share your own thoughts on faith.

What are we looking for? You don’t have to be an eloquent or published writer (I am not either 😉 ). Just share your heart with us…Show others how the Lord is working in your life so they may be encouraged and look to the One who gives us hope. The only request I have – you should be part of the Laced with Grace blogroll 😉 .

If you are interested publishing a devotional at Laced with Grace, leave me a comment. Please make sure that your email address (which is hidden from the public) is valid so I will be able to contact you. As mentioned above, we will publish one guest post each month, starting in July.

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

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