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Thankful Thursday ~ His Incredible Love

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.
(1 John 4:7-9 ESV)

There are days where I get completely flustered and it is hard to show love to others (especially when they are not very nice). However, God is calling us to love and show love no matter what we receive in return. You see, John talked about His incredible love, with the most famous one being John 3:16. In 1 John 4:7-21 he tells us that love is from God and that we should act on this love with love in return.

I know that I have not been always lovable, but I also know that God has always loved me. That sometimes is overwhelming. So, when I have a hard time loving others as I should, I think about His incredible love. And that my friends is what I am thankful for this week.

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

Thank you for stopping by this week. Remember: when you have a hard time loving others as you should, remember His incredible love for you.

Love & peace,
Iris

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Jhunnelle
2. Daily Journey
3. Heavy Branches
4. In Vain		 5. Jen @ The Rising
6. Great Christian Kid Shows and More!
7. Where Has All the Simple Gone?
8. Bp		 9. LongingsEnd/To the wife who holds her breath
10. Transitions: Triplets of Purpose – What Time Is It?
11. Kathleen

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Thankful Thursday ~ Grace, Love & Mercy

But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
(Ephesians 4:7 ESV)

This may be a strange title for Thankful Thursday, but these are the things that I am thankful for each and every morning. As I get ready to get into my car, I walk around it and thank God for His grace, love and mercy.

Without His grace, love and mercy I could not make it to heaven. Think about it!?! All the goodness I would have to perform, would not get me even close to heaven. I really try to be ‘good’ every single day, but to be honest, I slip up quite often. Not necessarily the things I do, but the things I think.

But because of His love, His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). It is good to know that He is faithful even when I am faithless.

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

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: It is by grace you have been saved by faith (Ephesians 2:8).

Love & peace,
Iris

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Tami @ The Next Step
2. Sweet and Simple Thursday
3. Your Gift
4. Attentiveness vs. Distraction
5. For When You Fail
6. Being uniquely transparent!
7. Laughing @ Teaching What Is Good
8. Melanie @ M&M		 9. bp
10. becky aka theRAV
11. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
12. Chelle-nothing that can harm you
13. God on Trial – Can We Stop Putting Him There?
14. 50 Shades @ Upward Not Inward
15. Angel @ Finding the Inspiring
16. Kathleen @ Joyful Servant		 17. Daily Journey
18. Jhona O. @ We Weirdos
19. False Trinity: Satan, Antichrist, False Prophet
20. Kayla @ Practicing Prudence
21. Style N Season: Be Prepared, Do Your Best, N Let God Takes Care of The Rest
22. the Songs on the Way
23. Gilligan & Maryanne

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Thankful Thursday ~ Random

“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)

No special thoughts this week, because my brain is on overload over the last couple of weeks. Today I just want to thank my Lord for the His work in my life and for the things around me…

  • Thank You Lord for never giving up on me. I praise You that You always seem to find someone or something that will lead me back on the narrow path…away from the path of destruction…

  • Thank You Lord for the beautiful spring weather we are still enjoying here in Arizona…

  • Thank You Lord for showing me what I needed to get rid off in my life so I am able to fix my eyes on eternal things again…

  • Thank You Lord for lifting my spirits. It was so wonderful to have Daniel home for a couple of hours this past weekend…

  • Thank You Lord for the quality time my beloved and I had over this long weekend. It was wonderful to smile and even laugh again…

  • Thank You Lord for Your incredible mercy and grace…The only thing I can do is praise Your name because of it…

  • Thank You Lord for my mom who always will have an encouraging word for me…

  • Thank You Lord for wonderful girlfriends in God who are patient, loving and praying…I wouldn’t know what I would do without Your servants who are willing to reach out to the hurting…

  • Thank You Lord for music. Worship music is the best thing that will get me through a workday…

  • Last but not least – Thank You Lord for preachers and teachers that are willing to share Your Word with all of us who are willing to listen…

What are you thankful for this week? Would you like to share your thoughts with us? Please leave your link below…

Thank for stopping by today…and remember to let your friends and especially God know when you are hurting…open your heart so the healing can begin.

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Laurel Wreath
2. mama meji
3. Sharon
4. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
5. Kim @ Scattered Stones
6. Gina’s Public Diary
7. Melanie
8. Elizabeth Su @Wife Happens
9. Kathy
10. Tracy@Thirsty for Him
11. Cheryl@Hope
12. BP @ Raindrops & Rainbows
13. lori@allyouhavetogive
14. ari_1965
15. Pia @ My Life’s Journey
16. Tanja
17. Gina @ Chats With An Old Lady
18. Mary
19. Lori ~ Simple Life at Home
20. Laurie @ womentakingastand
21. Millie
22. MyThreeDaughters
23. Liza’s Eyeview
24. Christelle@ Beloved MaMa
25. Angela (Ang4him)
26. Beth@The Accidental Pharisee
27. Denise
28. Sweeta
29. Steven and Aisha
30. Nancy @ Homemade Blessings
31. Birgit
32. Blessedw5mom (Heather)		 33. genny
34. Tere
35. April @Discovering His Plan
36. Kim @ Hind’s Feet
37. Mamasmurf (Chrissy)
38. Tammy
39. Heather – Not a DIY Life
40. Susan @ Forever His
41. Lisa-BlessedwithGrace
42. Mama Bear
43. Lea
44. Andrea@sgtandmrshub
45. Amanda Bowers
46. Michelle
47. christa
48. Brianna
49. pam@Without Fear
50. Susie – A Pink Carnation in Bloom
51. Melly
52. Amanda @ TSC
53. Rosheeda
54. Jenn @ Full of Boys
55. Tammy @Breaths of Faith
56. Twinkle Mom
57. Saved By Grace
58. Puff’s Pocket
59. Prairie Chick
60. To Know Him
61. Angie
62. Angi @ Peakmore Academy
63. The Mommy Zone
64. Tea with Tiffany		 65. Mellissa – wondermommy
66. JA at Gravity of Motion
67. Diane @ Partners In Prayer
68. Tiffany @ The Faery Inn
69. Heather@mommymonk
70. Peggy@Mazes, Messes,Miracles…
71. Laurie Ann
72. Nise’
73. Kathleen Marie
74. Melissa Lea
75. Janet @ Daily Provision
76. the cookntchrmom
77. Leanne from Canada!
78. Jennifer in OR
79. Erica
80. All Things Cherished
81. Beverly
82. LaDonna
83. Tracey @ Living For Today!
84. bvoylesal@aol.com
85. Cheryl
86. Catherine
87. Carrie – Oak Rise Cottage
88. Texastanya
89. Stacy
90. SharonB
91. Tessa @ Jesus-Filled Hope
92. Irene *The GreenGreek*
93. Phyl
94. Sheila (Barracuda Cove)
95. ohhollyf

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