May the peace of the Lord be in your heart this Christmas season…
Iris
Merry Christmas!
Thankful Thursday ~ Grace
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)
Wow, here we are in the month of September. It has been two months from my last post. Not sure what happened? My summer has been really busy at work…and it is still hot here in the Valley of the Sun.
The word ‘grace’ has been a huge part of my summer. I have messed up in couple of areas of my life; but I have been extended grace by many people, and specially by God. I have again turned the wrong way (running in front of God instead of waiting on Him).
Once I have realized how much grace I have had received, it made me think about the times I did not extend grace to others. So this summer I have been intentional extending grace to others. It makes life much calmer or even smoother.
I am very thankful for God hand’s in my life; especially for His amazing grace.
How about you? What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving your Thankful Thursday link below.
Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: He extended grace, do likewise; it makes life this side of heaven much nicer.
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Thankful Thursday ~ God’s Shelter
“I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing praises to you among the nations.”
~ Psalm 57:9 (ESV)“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
~ 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)
Wow, were in the world did the month of June go? Please remember that in the month of July, my friend Lynn at “Spiritually Unequal Marriage” is hosting Thankful Thursday; in August my friend Laurie will be hosting the weekly meme at “Women Taking a Stand“.
I chose the title “God’s Shelter” because I am currently reading Sheila Walsh‘s book “God’s Shelter for your Storm“.
I often say to friends in real life and on the internet: I do not know where I would be without my faith in Jesus Christ. Sheila’s book really emphasizes that we as humans and believers are not perfect, but we have Someone who makes us perfect in God’s eyes; Jesus Christ.
Today I read a snippet of the short book that really hit home. Sheila is talking about Peter’s denial of Jesus and the homecoming of the prodigal son. Both turned their backs on God, but God was waiting for them to return. Sheila writes:
“If you have taken your father’s inheritance, broken his heart, spent all you had, and ended up feeding pigs, where do you go? Peter would tell you and the prodigal would say, ‘Turn your heart toward home, toward God. Cling to His promise that He’s got you covered with His lavish, unmerited grace. His power is made perfect in your weakness. Just recognize your need for the Shelter when you stand exposed and vulnerable.'” ~ Sheila Walsh “God’s Shelter for your Storm (page 106)”
Isn’t that powerful?!? I tell you, my sweet friends, I have read/heard the story of the prodigal son and Peter’s denial so many times, but every time I read/hear it, it gives me goose-bumps. His grace is just amazing; and I am so thankful for it. No matter how weak I am, He will cover me with His amazing grace.
What are you thankful for my dear friends? Please leave your link below to your Thankful Thursday post or leave me a comment.
Thank you for stopping in today; remember: His grace is amazing, give Him thanks and do not take it for granted.
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Thankful Thursday ~ Quietness
“My people will abide in a peaceful habitation,
in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.”
~ Isaiah 32:18 (ESV)
I love the quiet in the mornings; it is my favorite time of the day. All I hear is the humming of the fan. The mornings give me the time I need to get ready for my crazy days at work.
I receive several devotionals via email that get me focused on the day ahead. My current favorite is “Our Daily Bread“. This particular publication speaks to my heart every morning. It is nice to meet with God in the quietness of my home. I am very thankful for that.
Do you have a particular devotion you enjoy the most? I would love to hear about it.
What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving your link to your thankful post below.
Thank you for stopping by this week. Remember: take time out, enjoy quietness and get refueled by the Word of God.
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