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Thankful Thursday ~ Music

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!”
~ Psalm 95:1

This morning as was driving to work, I wondered what I would do without music!?! Music is a huge part of my day.

Since I grew up on ‘rock-music’, I am thrilled how much Christian music has changed over time. When I was a child/teenager (long,long time ago), we only sung hymns accompanied by the organ on Sunday mornings. I remember that we had a very special treat during a Saturday night service – a guitar and drums. But only the youth was involved.

Don’t get me wrong, I still love singing the traditional hymns with organ music. But contemporary music lead by a worship team is still my favorite 🙂 – I am very thankful for my church alternating Sundays between traditional and contemporary music.

Girls – I have to tell you: if you haven’t listened to the new CD from MercyMe “The Generous Mr. Lovewell”, I urge you to listen in here. I always enjoyed their music, but this album I love (yes love). I will be giving away a CD starting on Monday, June 21st.

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

Thank you for stopping in today. Remember: sing a new song to Him today – in the car or in church 🙂 .

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Whidbey Woman
2. Whidbey Woman blog2
3. Lynn (Spiritually Unequal Marriage)
4. Rocks -Made To Worship
5. Melanie
6. Loren @themagoosnews
7. Sandy @ The Tablet of My Heart
8. bp
9. ~Simple Pleasures~ June 17th edition
10. Debbie @ Heart Choices
11. LaDonna @ Just Our Thoughts
12. Florence @ Just Writing
13. It Feels Like Chaos
14. Amazing Grace – Amzing Blessings
15. Serendipity Park
16. Nancie@More Than Conquerors
17. Denise
18. Cindy		 19. Joan @ Reflections
20. Daily Coping Skills
21. Chris
22. a collection of days
23. LaughingLady
24. Our Foster Girl Moves Today
25. Cranberry Morning
26. Karen @ Hallelujah Anyhow
27. Bogie’s Wonderland
28. becky aka theRAV
29. annies home –
30. Michele- Beelieve You Can
31. Dana
32. Marsha
33. Linda@bytheway
34. Joshlin@Saving Moms Sanity
35. K @ In The Lord’s Path
36. Yoli ~ Apron Senorita		 37. Cathy at TCKK Family
38. SharonB
39. Kari@A Splash of Pink
40. Rita @following 31
41. By Grace Alone
42. Lorikate @ The Jesus Filter
43. Two Southern Girls
44. The Purpose Driven Journey
45. Rachelle
46. Tracey @ Cheese and Whine
47. Bernice@My Journey
48. Pastor John, Philippines
49. Wendy @ Faith’s Firm Foundation
50. Melanie @ Musings & Meanderings
51. marja
52. Arlene – Accepting Change

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Toby Mac ~ City on our Knees

“Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” ~ Philippians 2:9-11 (ESV)

The song “City of our Knees” by Toby Mac is a song the local Christian radio station has been playing often for the past four weeks. The lyrics are marvelous…you can find them here.

Have a glorious weekend…Remember: One day all nations will know that He is God, every knee will bow and confess Jesus as Lord.

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Glorious

Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power,
your right hand, O Lord, shatters the enemy.
~ Exodus 15:6 (ESV – emphasis mine)

I woke up with this song (from the album “In the Hands of God”) by Newsboys in my head…so I thought I track it down for you to share:



Thank you for stopping by today…Remember: He is always there to pick you up if you allow Him to.

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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…