“Oh that my words were written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book! Oh that with an iron pen and lead they were engraved in the rock forever! For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.” ~ Job 19:23-25 (ESV – emphasis mine)

Since I was tagged with the “Why I ‘Dig’ Jesus Meme” by Terri, Leigh, Carol and Heather, I said to myself: “Self, why not use this meme to share with the Thankful Thursday bunch why I love/dig Him?”…But instead of digging/loving I will use the word “HE ROCKS!” (Oh, is that against the rules?)…So, here are my five reasons what I am thankful for this week and why I think Jesus rocks/I ‘dig’ Him:

  • Jesus rocks because I am saved by His grace through faith alone. I don’t have to earn my way to heaven–I wouldn’t make it there anyway on my own doing (Ephesians 2:8-10) …
  • Jesus rocks because He gives me strength every.single.day. Not sure how I would get through those rough days I am going through right now without Him (Philippians 4:13)…
  • Jesus rocks because He has given me a firm foundation I can build on. The days I am a little wobbly, I am glad that I have the Rock under my feet (Matthew 7:24-27) …
  • Jesus rocks because He has given my His helper so I don’t have to feel like an orphan in a strange land (John 14:15-21) …
  • Jesus rocks because He never gave up on me–even when I was wandering away from Him like the prodigal son. He pursued my heart like no other (Luke 15:11-32)

I know that there are more than 5 reasons why our Lord rocks, but the meme only called for 5 🙂 …Does He rock your world? What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us in leaving your link below. If you time allows, please visit other participants.

I also would like to thank all my readers for the prayers you left on my Tuesday post — I love you, Ladies!!!

Blessings on your day and as always…

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Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Training Hearts
2. Laurel Wreath
3. Amy – Knight’s Acre
4. Melissa @ Breath of Life
5. Devildogwife
6. The Preacher’s Wife
7. Terri @ in His hands
8. Casa de Alvarado
9. Sharon@S.W.M.A
10. Gloria
11. Crystal@ God is in Control
12. Ann
13. Denise
14. Angel ():)
15. Lyndy
16. MySpot Of Blog
17. Amber@TITL
18. Jenny
19. Kim – So Loved
20. Tarrah @ My Blue Eyed Babies
21. Sandy
22. Dana
23. Sheri@PurelyHis
24. In Light of the Truth
25. AmyD
26. Shannon – CMA
27. Sarah @ To Motherhood and Beyond
28. Lori
29. Chocolate and Coffee
30. Sandy
31. Tami
32. Deidre
33. chupieandjsmama
34. Kathleen Marie
35. Kim @3peanuts
36. Sharon
37. Ellen b
38. To Know Him
39. Beth/Mom2TwoVikings
40. Mariah
41. Deena @ Wholly Devoted
42. Millie
43. Annabelle
44. Diane
45. Mama Bear
46. SharonB
47. Misty
48. Rachelle
49. Lynn@MHW
50. Melissa Lea
51. allhisblessings
52. Jen at Scraps and Snippets
53. Our Happy Happenings
54. EllieMae
55. Jeannie78
56. One Day at a Time
57. IRENE
58. Nise’
59. Andie
60. Karen (Changed by Christ)
61. Angie
62. Linda
63. Lori
64. Faerylandmom
65. NspiredByFaith
66. liquid
67. Brenda
68. Brenda
69. Nancze
70. Stacy
71. Hopeful Spirit
72. chrixean
73. Susanne
74. Connie
75. Mrs. Rugged

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56 Comments

  1. God is good all the time and all the time, God is good!

    I too am soooo thankful He hasn’t given up on any of us! 😀

    Blessings to you.

  2. I have been so neglectful. I have not posted a thankful Thursday for a while. I have not even been out visiting. Please forgive. I will try to get one up tomorrow. I am so far behind.

  3. Jesus is the Rock and he rolls my blues away! Thanks for an awesome list– the verse from Job was my memory verse a couple of weeks ago!

  4. Jesus is Someone to always be thankful for! I am proud to say that I have been witnessing to a dear friend this week and I think that the “seed” has been planted! Thank you Jesus!

  5. Wonderful, wonderful post! I enjoy reading what others have to be thankful for. It’s evident we all have a LOT to be thankful for. Thanks for sharing.

  6. Thank you Iris for hosting this. I Love thurdays and love reading how thankful everyone is. You have a wonderful list and your right JESUS DOES ROCK!

  7. Iris, thank you so much for this wonderful imformation ” Jesus rocks..” It touch my heart again, I should say that you are a lovely angel to me…

  8. Iris,

    Today, this very moment, Jesus IS my rock. Our world is threatened this morning by the news that our prodigal is in jail. We are numb in the pain of this knowledge, we are paralyzed by the shock of this circumstance. As I am tempted to pace through the day, I am resting on our Rock–the very One who will complete the work He has begun in our lives. Yes, Jesus Rocks……AND He is our Rock when our foundation seems to be falling apart. I am so thankful for this knowledge…for this assurance….for this Truth.

    Diane

  9. I love that last line in the quote… “at the last he will stand upon the earth.” I am thankful for that, as the earth looks pretty bleak at times. (Hey, your anti-spam word is “hope” and I think that’s what I’m thankful for! We have hope, for he sustains the earth and will someday make that clear to all.)

  10. My first ever Thankful Thursday is posted! I also used this post to do the 5 things I dig about Jesus meme. I love your list. He certainly is AWESOME!

    Also, please add me to the blogroll because I plan to stay a part of this Thankful Thursday!

  11. The Lord totally fills your heart/mind with His words to give us! Thank you for being a willing vessel every time!
    Yes, please pray for my little Zackary. That he will grow in knowledge of our Lord Jesus! AND follow Him and love Him!
    Blessings to you Iris!
    Angie

  12. Those are five excellent reasons Iris!!! He is definitely our Everything. I hope you are feeling better today. Praying for your family.

  13. According to Larry Norman (the father of Christian Rock),

    “He’s the Rock that doesn’t roll,
    He’s the Rock that doesn’t roll!
    It’s good for the body, and great for the soul!
    He’s the Rock that doesn’t roll!”

    Good stuff, eh? Thanks again, for a great Thankful Thursday. 🙂

  14. Jesus is my “Rock”. I loved reading this. I must say that I am also thankful for “Thankful Thursday”, as it has caused me to “count my blessings” , it has made my heart leap with joy at reading the goodness of our God. Yours reminded me of a song that I love to sing at church…I go to the Rock:)

  15. I tried to post the image buttonin my post but could not get it there, however I did get it on my sidebar. I hope this is ok. I am still very new to learning how to do these things.
    Be blessed in Christ Jesus.
    Stacy

  16. Thanks for your Thankful posts, Iris. I had a rough week, and I feel refreshed reading your entry. Sorry my Thankful post is so late… But it’s up now! And it’s a Friday! Who says I can’t be thankful on a Friday too, right? haha. will try to make up next week 🙂

  17. Hey! I forgot to sign Mr. Linky yesterday after I posted!! (DUH!!!) Hope everyone had a great Thankful Thursday, and blessings for a wonderful weekend! Take care!

  18. I’m late on this, but I think I was in the twilight zone… I was so sure I had already posted here, but I guess not! I have SO enjoyed reading everyone’s TTs today!

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