“Know that the LORD, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
~ Psalm 100:3-4 (ESV)
Today I came across Psalm 100. What a powerful Psalm!!! No matter what happens today, tomorrow, or the next day; we know we belong to Him – the God who made us. Some people might tell you “How can you believe Him…”? I have to say that when looking back at my life, I know He was there at all times. Even when I was sad of things not coming true, I know that it was all for a reason. He knows what is best for me – I can trust His judgment…
Today, I just want to share a short list of random things I am thankful for…just marveling at the little things of life…
- Lord, thank You for your faithfulness. It is good to know that I belong to You, that You will never let go. I know that sometimes I do not understand the reason for things happening or not happening, but I know that I can trust You…
- I am thankful for my beloved. Lately I have been tired a lot due to over-load at work. He understands. He loves, he hugs, he comforts…He told me last night that “as long as you love me, all is good…” – Oh do I love him, but I also respect him for who he is in our relationship…
- I am thankful for the Saturday we spent with our son a couple of weekends ago. It was so nice to just hang out with him. I am thankful for his independence…
- I am thankful for the email I received from my sister last night. It is nice to know that I am missed by my family in Germany…I miss them just as much…
- Last, but not least I am thankful that I am almost done with recreating the LWG blogroll. Like Mary said on my post from Monday “…because we expect the internet and all it contains to be perfect. And it’s not, obviously.”…oh so true…
What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving your link below…
Thank you for stopping by today…Remember: You are His people – no matter what happens – we are His sheep on His pasture…
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The site is looking very beautiful and praying that you have a very blessed week.
Iris,
I have to agree with you 100%. Love Psalm 100. He has been there always for me.
Thanks for sharing!
Cheryl
Great thankful list this week. God surrounds us with His love and His strength is enough. Glad that you are seeing thru the long process of the LWG blog roll – we are thankful to YOU for being patient with it. -Happy TT! -Blessings, Laurie
Such a nice list sweetie.
Iris, What a beautiful post. You know, I always notice you constantly include praises for your spouse. You are a wonderful woman and wife. You inspire me.
Also, thank you for the hours you have given to change the blogroll at Laced With Grace. None of us realize the sacrfice of time and effort you put into this devotional ministy.. All of us but ONE. He knows. He smiles. He says, “Well done good and faithful servant.”
Love you.
Blessings Iris…You are so precious in your thankful heart and your faithfulness to host TT & LWG. It is no surprise that you would be thankful for Our Lord’s great faithfulness. So wonderful to have those precious loved ones and moments we can treasure & be thankful for sharing with them. Psalm 100 directs us into the right frame of entrance to His throne with hearts of praise & thankfulness, even when we may not feel like it, He honors us as being HIS~HIS Sheep!
I humble bow to Our Majesty & King! Thanks Iris for everything!
I love Psalm 100. It’s so full of hope and praise and joy! Loved your post. God bless you and thank you so much for hosting this each week. It’s wonderful to see everyone’s praises and thanksgiving to God.
Love Psalm 100. Thank you for sharing. God bless!
Hi Iris! As always, I am thankful for Thankful Thursday and the opportunity you provide for us to share our blessing with one another. “we are His”… it just doesn’t get any better than that, in my opinion! God bless you!
That is a powerful Psalm. You have a wonderful post, as usual. Love your writing. Have a nice TT~
” I know that sometimes I do not understand the reason for things happening or not happening, but I know that I can trust You”
This is exactly how I feel today..Sorry mine is not really a thankful post but I know I should Thank and praise HIM in all circumstances of my life.
I’m also thankful to God that I’m belong to Him!
what a great list to be Thankful!
Bless you!
Iris,
Life is so marvelous, isn’t it? Thank you for sharing your list with us. It is so nice to know we are loved and appreciated. I appreciate you for hosting Thankful Thursday. It is nice to take a moment and be thankful.
Have a great Thursday!
Iris…I totally agree with what you said…It is good to know that I belong to You and that You will never let go”.
Thank you Jesus! Blessings on your day! Mary
I love the image of Jesus as the shepherd and us as the sheep of his flock, and how he tends over us. You’re right, you look back and see his fingerprints all over the place.
thanks for this list-very nice and Psalm a geat reminder to give thanks to our Lord
Iris, thank you for another wonderful reminder of our greatest blessings.
I love the Psalms as well. Great thankful post. Blessings to you.
HI IRIS!!!!!!!!!!!
Psalm 100 is sooo uplifting… WE ARE HIS!!!
I’m glad you got to spend time with your kiddo. I love my boys too and you’re right.. knowing they are out there and INDEPENDENT IS SUCH A BLESSING; COZ we want them to become STRONG MEN OF GOD!
Iris… do you know what a blessing you are?
I love hanging out with YOU on Thursdays.
Love ya girl,
Lea
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Amen!
Such a comfort to know that the end of it all, we belong to Him.
Have a blessed Thursday!
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Lovely thoughts. Hope you have a blessed TT.
I love Psalm 100 too. Filled with joy, truth, and comfort. Something I need on a daily basis!
Have a blessed day, Iris!
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God bless us all
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The Lord seems to have us in the same place right now. Much of what you said is my life right now.
Thank you for this meme! I know I say it often, but I truly mean it. It has blessed my life tremendously.
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Thank you for hosting Thankful Thursdays! It is such a blessing to me!
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Oh what a sweet list of thankful Thursday…Thanks for sharing hope you can visit mine.
Thankin God for you and your site which encourages Thankfulness all year long.
I am so glad you heard from your sister, I pray she is doing well! Enjoyed reading your post, hope things slow down a bit at work for you. Do you get some time off for Thanksgiving?
Blessings.
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I’m really thankful that I get to focus on thankfulness every Thursday. I took the challenge this month to write down something each day that I’m thankful for too.
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I’m always thankful but with all the emotional upheaval of the last few days I decided to focus on thankfulness today. Just a few more Thursdays and it will be Thanksgiving Day. I’m thankful our country celebrates this day.
Charlotte
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I’m sorry! I hit enter before putting in my comment. My bad!
Anyway, I wanted to say that I so love the Psalms. I’ve been studying the Psalms all year. They are so rich with meaning — and encouragement!
Thanks, Iris, for hosting TT and have a great weekend!
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I am new to Thankful Thursday, but really like it. Thanks for the Word you have shared. I look forward to participating with this!
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Thank you for hosting this each week. It is a lovely, God-honoring thing to do.
I also wrote on Psalm 100….I love this psalm. It is so uplifting
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What a wonderful idea! It has lifted my spirits today.
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I always enjoy reading verses from the book of Psalm. Thank you for sharing a wonderful post.
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This was fun. I’ll be reflecting on reasons to be thankful for the rest of the night!
Hello, I enjoyed your list. I’m glad you have such a special loving husband!
Iris—I KNOW you must miss them so much! I guess I didn’t realize you didn’t have other family here! I guess that makes you more my sister! That way you have someone HERE! TOO!
Your thankful list was so encouraging, especially the sweet thoughts of your dear husband. Jeff and I saw te movie FireProof this week…and it has really opened my eyes to the importance of EVERYDAY kindnesses as never before!
You are such a blessing 🙂 I love you sister!
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I hope you will soon be feeling more rested.
Thank you for your encouraging, thankful thoughts. 🙂
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Another great thankful post as always, Iris. Thanks again for doing this.
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Psalms 100 is my favorite. Thanks for sharing. Blessings from Costa Rica
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