‘Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”’ ~ Mark 10:27 (ESV)
Do you believe that your lofty dreams can become reality? Well, I can’t say too much (yet), but this girl (me) is very giddy, excited, and (very) nervous at the same time…A couple of very exciting opportunities have presented themselves in the past 48 hours – amazing…One word – photography.
So, before I share my grateful heart with you all this week, I wanted you to know that I will be going on a little blogging break to pursue the ‘artistic’ side of me.
But no worries; Thankful Thursday will continue during my absence from blogging at ‘Grace Alone’. My dear friend Lori, at Lori’s Reflections will be hosting Thankful Thursday for the rest of January. Please stop by her place on January 22nd and 29th…
- Lord, thank You for your unfailing love. I know that Your timing is always perfect. Thank You for opening some doors for me – You are amazing!!!! Thank You Lord for the talents You have given me…
- I am thankful for my beloved. He is so patient answering all my silly questions about photography. He is my critic – and I am thankfully listening to all his suggestions. He is a great cheer-leader 😛
- I am thankful that I was able to purchase a ‘big girl’ camera last year. My Canon Rebel and I have become very good friends 😆 . You can find some of images on my photo-blog
- I am thankful for my friend, Lori. She offered to take over Thankful Thursday for the next two weeks so I can pursue the artistic side of me
- And I am thankful for photographers like Ansel Adams. He was an amazing photographer. If you like photography and are not familiar with his work, check out his on-line gallery…
What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us in leaving your link below. Please make sure that you are posting a Thankful Thursday blog this week before linking to this post (I had to remove 3 links last week)…
Thank you for stopping by today – remember: never give up on a dream – be patient – as you know: All things are possible with God 😉 .
Blessings to you and yours…
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It’s been awhile since I joined everyone for TT…but so glad to be back now. Happy New Year Iris!
Goodluck with the new opps in photography that you’re pursuing…and thanks for sharing Adams’ link. I’ll be looking there after commenting here. I’m sure a hobbyist like me can pick some tips there. 🙂
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Iris…I am so thrilled for you! God is certainly opening doors for you, but I have to say …I will miss you here on TT! -God bless, Laurie
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Iris, I am so thrilled for you and this new opportunity! We will miss you on Thankful Thursday for the rest of the month, but so happy for where God is leading.
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I hope you’ll have a wonderful time pursuing this passion. Happy Thankful Thursday and best wishes!
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Melonie (The Prepared Family)’s last blog post..Thankful Thursday: 15 Jan 2009
Well, first there was a Mr. Linky and now it’s going through comments, so just to be sure….here are the other books I’m thankful for. 🙂
http://momnmore.blogspot.com/2009/01/thankful-thursday-15-jan-2009.html
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What an awesome blessing for you! May the Lord continue to bless you as you follow Him.
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I am thankful for you and your friendship. I am excited about hosting the next two weeks. I can not wait to hear more about your “possibilities.”
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Thank God for making your dream come true. Love your picture. Very nice. I enjoy photography too. Thank you for your labours of love for our Lord in hosting Thankful Thursday. We will miss you. May God continue to bless and guide you as you pursue photography. Looking forward to Lori hosting Thankful Thursday and your return after that. Take care!
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Iris, how wonderful! Thank you so much for Thankful Thursday. May God continue to bless you.
Love you!
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Blessings to you! How exciting to read about the doors God is opening for you!
BP’s last blog post..Thankful Thursday: Possibilities
I love photography! I pray it’s a blessed time for you! I couldn’t find Mr. Linky,unless this is it…. or something.
Heather’s last blog post..Thankful Thursday-Nothing Is Impossible
Iris…I pray the Lord’s richest blessings on your new endeavor. Thank you for hosting us this week.
Wonderful, Much praise to God for blessing you by opening doors . May you have much success in pursuing your dream. see you in 2 weeks.
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I’m so happy for the possibilities God has placed before you, Iris! May He bless you during this time. I’ll miss you but will be sure to still participate. Thanks for hosting this wonderful meme each week. It blesses my heart!
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I am so excited for you …can’t wait to hear the details about your adventure! We will miss you!!!!
Happy TT!!!
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God is truly great and wonderful. Praise Him for opening doors for you.
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How wonderful you get to explore a photographic adventure. Best wishes. Grammy
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Iris: Have a peaceful and productive “time-off.”
Thank you for hosting this meme. Your faithfulness to it is appreciated. THANK YOU!
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What a joy to take time for creative pursuits! May God bless you during this time. I know you have been a blessing to me. Take care and enjoy!
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It’s a wonderful feeling to know that many of us have much to be thankful for this Thursday.
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Congratulations on whatever opportunities the Lord is bringing you! You sound so excited!!!
Here’s the link to my post: http://simplelifeathome.blogspot.com/2009/01/thankful-thursday.html
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How exciting! I’d love to learn more about photography! Enjoy your artistic adventure! =)
I don’t see a linky – I hear from other people he’s acting up today. Here’s my TT this week:
http://tinyurl.com/8lyr78
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Thursday is fast becoming my favorite day because I can get to list the things I am thankful for.
My Thankful Thursday entry is now posted, hope you can drop by.
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Iris, I can hear the excitement in your post! I love hearing the elation of God giving us our dreams. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful time pursuing your possibilities. (I love this theme; think I will use it in my own post later). Bless you and see you in February when you are back from your break.
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I’m excited for you Iris. I hesitated before writing this week’s thankful Thursday post because of fear of the unknown. But I did it and I’m thankful now that this was the theme.
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Hi Iris. I tried to post the permalink but it was too long for mr linky so I posted my blog address and it’s the first one.
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I love it when the creativity that God puts in us bubbles to the surface! Enjoy pursuing this avenue of God’s heart in you!
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Thank you for posting this. I truly needed to hear it today.
Iris:
I know that God will help you pursue your new dream!
saleslady371’s last blog post..Thankful Thursday – Possibilities
Wow, Iris…
I am so excited about the possibilities as well. I just knew the Lord woas working something out for you.
Ris, this scripture verse is wonderful and perfect. I feel like I am walking a similar journey with you. God bless you. I will miss you for a couple of weeks. Keep me posted as to how I can pray. Love you tons. Lynn
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You have quoted one of my favorite verses! Nothing is impossible with God!
Good luck with all of your endeavors.
Have a beautiful blessed Thursday!
Iris, thank you for hosting this incredible ministry. May God bless you in your new adventure with Him. The theme this week is just what I needed!
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Wow, that would be a lofty dream to me too. I love photography. My camera is a part of my purse. May you step into this possibility knowing GOD is leading. Can’t wait to hear more.
Thank you for hearing my heart this morning. I finally posted the LWG post. It’s longer than I’ve ever posted, sorry. I tried to cut it.
Be blessed,
Tiffany
God bless you iny our two-weeks break. I know photography is your craft so better enoy and have fun!
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Battling through a rough day. I hope it’s better for everyone else.
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Your post radiates excitement…..
Succes the coming weeks and i can’t wait to hear about these opportunities.
GB
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I am so excited for you Iris. Have a wonderful time. I can’t wait to hear all about it. I know the Lord will bless this special time.
Thank you so much for this litlle blog meme! It is my first time participating! I couldn’t have started on a better Thursday than today’s!
I posted on my blog a topic dear to my heart and one that I’ve lived ~ teenage pregnancy & a teenage mom. It’s my son’s birthday today!!!!!!
God bless, In Him, Deanna
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Hi Iris! I think it is wonderful you are pursuing your artistic side. Good luck to you! I have been away from my blog but today I had just had some much happen at once that I had to blog my blessings, be thankful, & share.
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I actually read everyone’s post today. A lot is going on in everyone’s life. Thank you for helping us remember the possibilities! Good luck to you and your photography! Amanda:)
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May God continue to fill your sweet life with blessings my friend, love you.
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I am so happy that you get to do something that you want to do. I hope you have a great time.
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I was trying t leave a comment yesterday but got error as I submit it.
anyways, I was deeply encourage by this week’s theme.Thank you so much for the reminder that ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD.
Blessings on your photography!
hi iris! i wasn’t able to participate for yesterday’s TT. but your post about POSSIBILITIES just confirmed His message to many of us here. our annual 7-day prayer and fasting in our church just finished yesterday – thursday. and our pastor’s message is that nothing is impossible with God. if your situation looks impossible then you are a candidate for a breakthrough this year. i was so happy for this wonderful and inspiring message. then your post also talked about possibilities. coincidence?? i don’t think so.
this 2009, i’m believing God for breakthroughs and miracles.
thank you for this beautiful post, iris. God bless you always.
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing and including me.
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Congratulations, Iris! I am very happy for you! <3
I am so very glad for you! Sending an award your way, too!..
Hi! I think your posts are always beautiful. Thank you for your uplifting attitute. I have my link ready, but I can’t seem to find the place to enter it in Mr. Linky. So…here it is….
http://rtheyallyours.blogspot.com/2009/01/vegetarianism-how-its-going.html
Thank you so much, again, for the great carnival! You are on my sidebar!
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Nice to be back here…with so much to be thankful for!
You have a lovely list…as always…
Happy Thankful Thursday!
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Something must be wrong with my computer today…can’t seem to sign in to TT. BUT YOUR message came through to my heart—at just the right time!
Love you!!
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