“Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.”
~ Psalm 57:1 (ESV – emphasis mine)
Have ever felt like everyone/everything is against you no matter what you do? Well, one of those weeks is behind me…Starting with server issues on Wednesday (all my emails where gone – like 6,000 of them), going through the weekend, all I could do is have my LWG team pray and trying to pick up the pieces as good as I could…I am wondering if ‘someone’ does not want me or the LWG team publish Christian blogs. So, here is my thankful list for this week:
- I am thankful that no matter what — He is there. He will give me refuge under His wings until the path of destruction passes over me…
- I am thankful for Casting Crowns latest CD “The Altar and the Door” that was just released. Just love the song “East To West“. Hope you have a minute to listen to it on their site 🙂 …
- I am thankful that Darlene allowed me to interview Crystal for the CWO September issue 🙂 .
- I am thankful that you, my dear Thankful Thursdayers, are here today. That means that you did not receive any *nasty* emails that ‘apparently’ yours truly has sent out. I am really wondering why hackers find it funny to hack blogger emails…
- I am thankful that because of all these on-line issues, Laced with Grace will finally get its own URL. Please stay tunned; the team will publish the new URL as soon as I have everything transferred to a different hosting company this weekend. Sting my Heart will be moving too, but I think I will keep the URL, since I already paid for it for the next two years…
- I am thankful that an awesome Christian scrapping designer has accepted my application to create LO from her designs. Thank you Michelle 🙂 …
- And of course I am thankful that my vacation is only 3 weeks away — Hallelujah!!!!
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Would you keep me in your prayers as I am attempting to move blogs this weekend. I just hope I don’t loose anything. But then again, my life verse is Philippians 4:13 and I certainly cling to that right now. BTW – if you have eph2810@eph2810.com in your email address book, delete it – it no longer works…
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Iris,
I am so thankful for you and your example of perseverance in the face of evil. You courage and commitment inspire me.
Your love for Jesus shines though in all you do. Thank you.
I know it has been a tough week, but God IS in control and there is only ONE person who does not want LWG published and all I can say is “Greater is He that is in me, than He that is in the earth.”
((hugs))
I’m so sorry you’ve had such a rotten week, Iris. I had one of those last week. The enemy tries to destroy anything that brings glory to the King … so, you’re a prime target. Hold your head high. I love you and am thankful for you. You following the Lord through simply hosting this post weekly has turned my heart around and made me stop and realize what’s important. I’m praying for you, sweet friend!
In fact I should say that LWG really do a wonderful&awesome work, encourage and lift up so many sisters from all over the world, and still work powerfully…though sometimes meet Devil’s attack, more strength from the Lord to overcome it. Victory belongs to the Lord.
Dear Iris,
May you feel the love of the Lord and the bloggy world in your soul today! Blessings on you because of your faithfullness!
My devotion the other day said “God doesn not allow His people to be oppressed so that they will be defeated, but so that they will ultimately be victorious”. You are victorious my friend!
If I would have gotten a nasty email from you, I would have known it wasn’t from you. We know your godly character Iris. So glad we have the victory!! And so glad your vacation is coming soon! Blessings.
love the psalm you chose this week…it is one of my favorites…
can’t wait to read your interview with Crystal! 🙂
Lisa
We have the same life verse. God bless you always 🙂
God has placed some massive responsibility on your shoulders girl.
I am thankful that you are aware of your weakness so that only His strength is shinning purely through you. It is.
Whenever satan sees a work of God in progress he is going to try and stop it.
Way to go–stepping right on over his head and moving on with the LORD.
Iris, I am so sorry that you’ve had such a rough week. You’re probably right about someone “attacking” you — that would be Satan. He doesn’t like the good work that you are doing for Christ. Thank you for not letting him take hold of you and continuing to praise God even during times of difficulty.
As always, I am thankful for “thankful thursday”!
Thanks for your sweet comment.
It feels so good to be back to doing Thankful Thursday. I always feel like I am missing something when I miss out! You are an inspiration to all of us Iris. I can hardly wait to see that interview on CWO, it was so fun to do that!
Oh Iris, I am so sorry you have been going through this storm. I can’t imagine how difficult it has been, but I am thankful that you are coming through without going down! Praying for you and knowing that HE is able to help you with the workload you have in front of you.
I know that vacation will be much sweeter than first anticipated!
Love and prayers to you!
I love you my friend, praying for you.
Because of the dark days I am experiencing, it was important that I participate this week … I needed to remind myself of God’s blessings.
Please come over and share it with me.
Just catching up with you. Wow, there’s a lot going on in your life, and much to be thankful for in spite of the hard things. Trusting all things are in His hands. I visited Michelle’s site and saw your intro LO. Very nice! I’ve been dealing with a very sick relative lately. Sorry I’ve been so scarce here. {{Hugs}}
I am so sorry about the server trouble … lately I have noticed that the internet seems weird … but it could just be my overly active imagination. 🙂
congratulations on getting accepted, and on your nearing vacation! so happy for you! 🙂
take care, and blessings always!
Thanks for sharing your blessings today!!! Because of the dark days I am experiencing, it was important that I participate this week … I needed to remind myself of God’s blessings. Please come over and share it with me.
(((((((Iris))))))) You rock, that’s all I can say. I’m so sorry you’ve had to deal with all of this. I really admire you for sticking with it despite all the madness and headaches it has caused.
You shine, girl–even when things go bad!
love you!
I am so sorry to read about all that you have gone through this past week. I am lifting you up in prayer and sending hugs your way. Blessings Iris…
Wow, Iris!
Sending prayers your way that all will transfer smoothly to the new server.
Great big cyber hugs! : D
I too am thankful for His tender mercy. I sure have tested it myself. Thank you for hosting and enduring.
Iris, you are such an encouragment and inspiration to me. Thank you so much for reminding me to be thankful every week! And, I do like “East to West” too. Casting Crowns has some fantastic songs that we love to have playing in our home!
His mercies are truly new every morning! Thank you again Iris and have a wonderfully blessed weekend! Love ~ Sheri
Your such a shining example of standing as a ready defense. I know it has been frustrating this week.
I have to get the new Casting Crowns CD!!
hello there, many we’re called but few who came….i’m glad and it’s my honor that i am now included in your site…thank you for welcoming me.More Power! blessings..
God is indeed our refuge, our fortress..
Great that LWG will get its new URL.
Blessings!
As one of my young grandsons says when he is feeling kind of down “((huggie))”…with outstretched arms, wraps them tight around my neck and sticks his “security thumb” in his mouth and sighs a deep sigh of “contentment”. So Iris, (((HUGGIE))) on the Lord….sigh big—He has all the issues you might face under His mighty control….you are faithful—Thanks for encouraging us all on!!! We are thankful!
Oh, the enemy isn’t going to give up this internet thing without a fight. He thinks it’s his tool, but we’re wielding for the Kingdom. Thank you for persevering!
Have a blessed day and weekend!
The enemy attacks when he is threatened. Keep up the good work!
I had no idea…no emails to me! Thanks for continuing to host Thankful Thursday. It has helped me to focus on the blessings in my life!
I can’t imagine anyone would do such a thing! I enjoy reading these posts on what we’re thankful for and am THANKFUL that there are Christian networks and people willing and dedicated to provide them.
No e-mails here. I can only imagine how aweful that must have felt. Your interview was wonderful and good luck with the scrapbooking 🙂 Have a blessed week!!
Iris, may God richly bless you as you serve him. You are a blessing to many and because of that “the hater” is not happy. May “the lover” shower you with his grace and mercy and I pray a hedge of protection around you and your work this weekend.
Well, any time the enemy is attacking, you know it is because you are effecting people’s lives for God. So just keep presevering.
I love the verse you included and I went to listen to the song.
I never imagined when I began bogging and reading blogs, how God would use this new age tool for his glory. I have been blessed and I know that others have too. What a wonderful forum we have for a witness tool. Just keep up the “Good” work.
Blessings on you this week!
Mama Bear
Thanks for sharing your thankful heart. How great to be thankful even in the midst of problems. I need to keep reminding myself of that everyday.
Thanks once again for hosting TT.
Thanks for sharing your thankful heart with us. How great to be thankful in the midst of everyday troubles. I need to remind myself In everything give thanks.
Thanks once again for hosting TT.
You are such an inspiration!! I have that Casting Crowns CD on my wish list!! Thanks for being such a wonderful hostess for all our Thankful hearts!! Love and prayers!!!
What a lovely subject to meditate upon!
Our computer at work has lost all our archives, despite the back up. Please let us know how the transfer goes. Best Wishes, and thank you for hosting.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers! Thank you for helping me to see the merciful blessings in my trials this week.
I am so sorry for the week you’ve had. Thank you for continuing to persevere and be such a blessing to others! Praying that this week will be filled with blessings for you…((hugs))
Hang in there, Iris. This nightmare will soon be over. You’ve got the power of Almighty God and the prayers of many fighting for you.
I will pray for you and for the hackers! Thank you for your perseverance. The “TT” posts always start my day off in the right direction. You are awesome!
I hope to get the new CC’s CD TODAY!
I am so late today Iris – but I’m finally here. I love your Thankful list – it speaks so much of your sweet spirit. I’m glad this week is almost behind you and that things are working out. The Lord always seems to tuck in a few extra blessings when we are having a rough time. He is so good.
I am very thankful that my cousin Connie Graham had her church to help her & guide her during the loss of her 3 month old son Joshua this week. Connie & Ali are truly blessed to have found their church family & they have really been a shoulder for this family during their time of sadness.
I am also very thankful that my Aunt Nelly is zipping right through her treatments & we ask that God continue to bless her in her journies. I also am thankful that my Mother “Pat” seems to be getting better on a daily basis & even though there are still many more test & results yet to come I am just so thankful to have her in my life.
Most of all I am thankful for all my fortunes good & bad since I know I never share in them alone…
God Bless you all…….-Doris
Thank you so much for hosting thing. I get so bogged down with things I’m unhappy about, I forget to be thankful for the things God has blessed me with.
I hope and pray that the blog transfer goes smoothly for you.
God bless!
Oh Iris – I didn’t receive an email, but even if I had..and with whoever did, I am sure we all know you enough to realize quickly that it wasn’t you sending it. I am sorry you had such a rough week, but it sounds like the Lord blessed you through it and gave you things like worship music and what not to pick you up and get you through. Happy Thursday.
Iris, I’m sorry you got hacked! That’s messed up…you’re right though, God does care about that just as much as you do. 🙂 Isn’t it wonderful to know that we serve a God who is so tender? I’m running late today, but I needed to make sure I took the time to be thankful today. Just had to. I hope you get a smile out of my list, if you’re able to stop by. 🙂 God bless!!!
Thank JESUS for loving me through all of my mistakes!! Teaching me what a loving FATHER is all about. My lips could never praise you enough, and my heart will never be able to express my thanks to YOU.
Thank you for hosting the Thankful Thursday Meme (Is it a MEME? ). The hearts of the women that participate are beautiful… Blessings to you!!!