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Thankful Thursday ~ Jesus

Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.
(Hebrews 12:28 ESV)

It happened again this past Sunday; I was completely overwhelmed by Jesus’ love. I couldn’t stop the tears running down my face during communion.

Our wonderful praise team just started singing “Shout to the Lord”, and I was reminded how much I love the Lord. Goodness, He loved me so much that He went to the Cross on my behalf. How can I not love HIM?

I guess once in a while I need those precious moments. The reminder why I am still here this side of heaven! To share His love with those around me who still need to meet Him. Maybe some will never understand my love and thankfulness, but I hope that the way He has changed me and my life will bear witness. Maybe others want the same deep peace I have in Him…

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

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: sometimes it is a Bible passage, a song or someone who reminds you of Jesus’ love for you.

Love & peace,
Iris

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
2. It Feels Like Chaos
3. Simply Helping Him
4. Sweet and Simple Thursday Link Up!!
5. Prayer of Praise
6. My Children are Not My Own
7. Squashed
8. 12 Moments that Verify You’re a Mom		 9. Melanie @ M&M
10. Toddler tantrum tactics
11. life by ashley pichea
12. Deidra M. @ The Middle
13. A Day of Transparency @ Teaching What is Good
14. Praying The Fruit of The Spirit in Our Marriage: Day 5
15. Denise
16. Ms. Kathleen		 17. OneMommy
18. bp
19. God’s Nature: Attributes of the Trinity
20. Tricia
21. Heart Choices
22. Still Present
23. Heather @Marine Corps Nomads
24. A rabbit falling from Heaven

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Thankful Thurday ~ Continue to Praise Him

I will bless the LORD at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
(Psalm 34:1 ESV)

I love reading the Psalms, especially those penned of David. No matter what David encountered, most of his Psalms praise the Lord. David did not look at his circumstances, but lifted his praise to the Lord.

Honestly, the first 4 months of 2012 have not been kind to me. I know that many of you have had hardships. I always feel that I should not complain, because there are many who have a harder life than I am.

So, rather than looking at my circumstance, I life my hands and voice to the Lord. I thank Him for the many blessings in my life.

  • Foremost, I praise Him for His salvation in Christ Jesus.
  • I praise Him for doctors that heal the sick.
  • I praise Him for prayers that are offered on my behalf.
  • I praise Him for meeting with a friend that I have not seen for 18 years.
  • I praise Him for clients that are willing to use me at their photographer.
  • I praise Him for authors like Holley Gerth, who He has blessed with writing strengthening messages.
  • I praise Him for the food on our table.
  • I praise Him for my church filled with sinners and saints.
  • And I praise Him for His Word!!!

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

Thank you for stopping by today; remember: there is always time for praise, no matter what your circumstances are.

Love and peace,
Iris

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. bp
2. Carol
3. Doubts
4. jhunnelle @ choosing life
5. It Feels Like Chaos
6. Team Up
7. Serving God in trails
8. Daily Journey
9. Making Our Life Matter
10. Aisling Beatha		 11. The Fontenot Four
12. Melanie @ M&M
13. Kate @ Teaching What is Good
14. Stefanie @ UpLIFTing Words
15. Denise
16. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
17. Radical!
18. Beth @ My Destiny
19. Ms. Kathleen
20. lorig		 21. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting
22. Of Storms and Prayers – Robert J. Gerryts
23. Charlene @ A Divine Walk
24. Who’s Driving?
25. Deanna (… lingering on motherhood)
26. Creating Family
27. A Path Toward Returning
28. Training Happy Hearts (God’s Perfect Timing)
29. Deb @ Jeremiah 29:11

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Jamie Grace ~ Music your Foot Starts Tapping to!

The radio station I listen to all the time, started playing a song (“You Lead”) by Jamie Grace. When I got home I had to check out who Jamie Grace is. I tell you, her music will make your feet tap (and you will not be able to stop!)…

I just downloaded her entire album “One Song at A Time” (currently available for $5). Here is one of her songs Jamie uploaded to You Tube (featuring Toby Mac):

I hope you will check out Jamie’s music; I think that her music will bless your socks off 😛 .

Love and grace to you,
Iris

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Thankful Thursday ~ Praise

“I love you, O Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
and I am saved from my enemies.”
~ Psalm 18:1-3 (ESV emphasis mine)

David is my favorite Old Testament follower of God. Not only did he write the most beautiful Psalms and hymns, but he stumbled in his walk with God. When someone like David stumbled, how can I except to sail through life without any bruises?

What I have learned this past year, that I praise my Lord not for my circumstances, but I am praising him in my circumstances. Does that make sense? You see, I don’t like to ‘learn’, but I know that I can lean on my Lord to see me through the learning curve 😛 …

Praise was on my mind all week…so, here is my list of praise for this week:

  • Lord, I want to always have praise on my lips, because of your faithfulness. Lord, help me to always lift my eyes to the hills — you are my strength, my shield and my stronghold…

  • Lord, I praise Your name for Your message about marriage this week. I know that this particular radio program was a personal message to me. Lord, help me to be the wife You already know I can be…

  • Lord, I praise Your name for sending Your Son. Lord, help me to keep the focus on the true reason for this season…

  • Lord, I praise Your name for all the daily needs. Sometimes I forget how blessed I am — a roof over my head, reliable transportation, running water, food on the table — daily…

  • Lord, I praise Your name for my friends — near and far. Lord, I thank You that you have healed a friendship that I thought was broken forever…

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us in leaving your link below. Since Christmas Day is on a Thursday this year, please head on over to the sidebar and participate in the “Thankful Thursday Poll“. This will give me an idea if you are willing to share your grateful hearts on Christmas Day – thanks a million 😛 .

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: Praise Him in your circumstances, even if you don’t feel like praising Him for your circumstances…

Be blessed today and as always…