“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam,though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah”
~ Psalm 46:1-3 (ESV ~ emphasis mine)
Oh my – I am telling you – the sea of life is sometimes a little choppy. Don’t you agree? Well, my sea has been on-and-off choppy for the past 9 months…but I don’t want to bore you with detail from the past 9 months 😆 …
I just know that our Lord is forever faithful – He will give us the strength that we need to make it to shore.
The last couple of weeks I had limited computer time…but I hope it will get better soon. Our latest bout with being a homeowner…water damage – what can I say. Our house is a mess – our family room can not be used until the adjuster will get back with us…Kind of hard to get things back in order when you work full-time.
But you know what? There is always something that I can be thankful for…so this week, my list will be a little shorter, but none the less my heart is grateful…
- Thank You Lord for Your strength and peace over the last couple of weeks. Without You, Lord, I don’t know if I could survive all the waves and make it to shore…
- I am thankful that my beloved was able to fix the water leak without us having to call the plumber. Thankfully it was just the valve that needed to be replaced. Thank you, Lord that it was not a pipe that busted…
- I am thankful for my sweet friends that are praying for all my needs. Thank you girls – I can find the peace that I need to think straight…
- I am thankful that we are still able to live in the house, despite the water damage in one room. I will be glad when our house is back ‘together’…
- I am thankful that our son is doing well enough on this own…
- I am actually thankful for the water damage. It makes me realize what truly is important. The things this side of heaven are only temporary. More important are relationships – with friends, family and sometimes even with foes…
What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us. Leave your link to your post below…I will stop by as the time permits during the cleanup…
Thank you so much for stopping by and your participation this week. Remember, no matter how high the water rises, He will always throw you a life-line to give you the strength to make it safely to shore…
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I really enjoyed this post. Maybe because we had/have a leak in our house, in the bedroom area.
This week I joined in to force myself to look at the good side of things.
Iris, I have had a tough time getting here today. I’m not sure WHAT time my post will be up…but I wanted you to know I’m praying for you girl! Love you lots!
Oh, Iris, you sound a little down. I pray God will strengthen you and give you peace. Thank you for your example to be grateful even when we don’t feel like it.
I keep forgetting that it’s a Thankful Thursday – I really must set up reminders to myself!!
I am sorry to read what a hard time you are having, but what a great testimony for us to read how you are thankful in times of trouble.
Thanks for the opportunity today! I’m blessed to write today.
Dori
I am “playing” this week..I am a newbie here 🙂 Hope that your water problems resolve soon 🙂
I just came to visit more….look at all the participants this week! How exciting!
Oh MY STARS!!!! Iris! Over 100!!!! Oh MY GOODNESS!!!!! I finally linked in. This has been one MORE week! I know it has for you…but I am thankful for YOU!
Oh Iris! Your post captured my heart’s cry! Thank you for sharing AND for hosting.
So sorry to hear about your water troubles, thank you for continuing to share your heart with us.
WOW Iris!!!! Over a 100! and still growing…feeling a little better today so I thought I’d go and leave some comments..I read yesterday but hardly left comments! Hoping that you are drying out that water and having time to enjoy your weekend! God be with you. Yes, you’re right…I left 3 comments but that’s just to show you I’m so thankful for you and that you host TT faithfully every week even when you are not feeling happy with life’s difficulties…it’s in those times that God is ever so sweet though He may seem silent, you know He’s there to bring you that strength and peace to carry on! I pray you find encouragement and hope in your friends!
im sick today but im feeling blessed! i havent started composing one. and i think ill pass writing about it on my blog today. i will get back to you next thursday. i just want to tell you that im excited to join the group next thursday. God is so good to me all the time!
“mabuhay” from the philippines! God bless your thankful spirit!!
Thank you once again! This has helped me to continue being thankful each and every moment of every day!
Blessings!
Sorry about the water damage.
I hope all is well with you.
I’m joining you for the first time and glad to be here!
I’m so sorry about the water situation but great outlook on your part.
To Lauren (#11) – Don’t you hate when that happens!?