Learning to live for HIS glory

Hello all! It's Thursday again! :) Today's list of blessings I'm praising God for: Lunch with family. Sister-in-laws, Nieces and nephews. Church family. A warm house! Snow flurries. Light. Cozy blankets. Creativity. Roses. A cleared off kitchen counter. Paintings on my wall. Music. Grace, Mercy, Peace, Love. Curtains. Words. Answered prayer. (Addy home!)

Good afternoon, friends!  It's a rather dreary day out, But thankfulness can help to bring sunshine on the inside. :) Today I praise my great and mighty God for: His love, Doctors and medicine, My piano, His guidance, Painting that preach truth, (KJN art), Friends, Grace, Good discussion, Bible studies starting up again, Homemade granola, Warmth, My husband, Water, Music, Invitations accepted, Tea, Oregano, Theatre, Family, Prayer, Access to His throne room, Prayer partners, Exercise, Abundant life. :)

I'm feeling bleak. Like the sky outside. And just like that, In the midst of the storm, He offers a ray of hope, A piece of answered prayer. And I'm reminded again, What a faithful God I serve. What an intimate God I serve. He knows my name, Knows my need, And when my faith feels about to break, He reminds me of His love. He doesn't give me the answers, But the peace that comes from not believing in coincidence.   Peace that flows from knowing  That HE will never leave me, Never forsake me, Will make known to me the path of life, And will bring fullness of joy in His presence, EVEN in the midst of the fog. And as this ray of hope pierces the dark, I'm reminded again that my HOPE is sure and steadfast, And it enters within the veil, Where Jesus has gone before me, To pave the way to the Father's throne. This is my Hope, friends, That I have full access to the throne room of Almighty God, Through the preci...

On some days this giving thanks thing is harder than others. But regardless of how I feel, God is still GOOD. And today I praise Him for: Being sovereign. My husband. Words of Truth. The hope I have that is an anchor for the soul. Jesus-my Mediator. Music. Clean and tidy things. Friends who care. Coffee dates with nieces. 60 some degree weather the past couple days, And night time walks with my love. Good, challenging books. Needles and yarn. Piano students. A washer and dryer. The ability to cook. Roses. Prayer warriors. How Carl challenges me to step outside my comfort zone.

Hello all! It's Thursday,  The week we celebrate Christmas (albeit after the fact), And a wonderful time for giving thanks! So today I'm praising God for: Sunshiny skies, Time with family, Good food, Laughter, Tears, Providing all we need, Lights, The Light of the World, A babe in the manger, The humble King. Music, Games, Hiking, Sunsets over the back field, Good prices, Friends, Mom, Papa, The 32 years of their marriage, Abby, Adam, Carl, Mrs. Brown, Memories made, Hope of heaven, Joy, Grace, The gospel, Fruit and vegetables, Water, Pictures, Abundant life.

It's another Thursday, friends, And tomorrow I leave to go see my family! It's a very exciting week, But in the midst of all the packing, baking, wrapping, and laundry, I want to pause to give thanks to my GREAT God. He has given me so much,  And tops the list with Himself.  So today, I praise Him for: A body that moves. Water. All of creation declaring His praise. Warm covers. Socks. Evergreen branches. Cut out snowflakes. Color. Skype time with family. Roadtrips. A car that runs well. Prayer. The TRUTH of His word, A sure foundation  On which to build my life. Needles and yarn. Pretty packages. Friends--new and old. Paintings. Music. New experiences. (Like trying sushi). Life. Emmanuel-- The reason for this season of celebration!

Today's another Thursday, And again I'm counting my blessings. :) I praise Jesus today for these things: Time. Music. (And opportunities to teach it). Snowflakes. People. New students. Your Word. Grace. Mercy. Faith. Gospel. Opportunities to share. Eternal life. Being Emmanuel. Mary's song. A warm home. Blankets and sweaters. Health. Doctors. Joy. Spices. Water. Baking with friends...near and far. Hope. Yarn projects. Family. Nights at home. Books. Christmas movies. Lessons learned as a child: Like how to cook, sew, and knit. New friends. Food. Christmas cards. Hot drinks.