Sorry it's been so long since I've written here...I need some more inspiration for things to write about, I guess!
Andrew and I are here in Oregon this week with my family, and I'm loving getting to hang out with my nephews (Ben is 2 1/2, Aaron will be a year old next month). It's neat to see how they have changed even since I was here a few months ago. They're so fun!
I am so thankful for all that the Lord has given me...much more than I deserve. I have a wonderful husband, a loving family, and precious friends. God provides for all of my needs, over and above. I am truly blessed!
Praying you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration!
Showing posts with label thankfulness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thankfulness. Show all posts
11/21/2007
10/29/2005
I love life!
I'm so thankful to the Lord for the gift of life! How wonderful to be able to enjoy this world that He's created, and to have fellowship with sisters and brothers in Christ. I have so much to be grateful for, and I am! Here's just a sampling of all the reasons I have to smile each day. I have...
...the privilege of being God's daughter, of having my sins forgiven and the assurance of a home in Heaven, where I'll be with Him forever!
...an amazing gift of a husband -- Andrew and I have been blessed with a loving, serene relationship. We get along so well...I can't imagine my life without him! I am so grateful for the lack of stress and tension in our home!
...two of the most beautiful cats on the planet, who provide lots of snuggles and opportunities for amusement!
...the chance to own lots of books and have my own mini-library. For a bibliophile like me, that's a definite reason to smile!
...all of my basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) more than amply provided for. Thank you, God!
...opportunities to serve God and others using the gifts and talents He's given me. There's nothing more satisfying than doing something productive that you know will bring God glory!
...the privilege of living in a world where such things as flowers, trees, oceans, and sunsets exist.
...the ability to laugh and have fun with family and friends.
You know, I could go on and on... What makes me smile the most, though, is knowing that God is in control of my life, that everything that happens is part of His perfect plan to make me more like Jesus, and that He makes no mistakes. His will for me is perfect, and who can argue with perfection?
God is so awesome! I don't even care if I come across as too positive, or like I have my head in the clouds...I know evil exists in the world, and that life isn't without its problems, but these things are merely passing shadows. I choose to set my mind on things above (Colossians 3:1-3; Philippians 4:8)!
May your love for life and your joy in living it be ever increasing! :-)
...the privilege of being God's daughter, of having my sins forgiven and the assurance of a home in Heaven, where I'll be with Him forever!
...an amazing gift of a husband -- Andrew and I have been blessed with a loving, serene relationship. We get along so well...I can't imagine my life without him! I am so grateful for the lack of stress and tension in our home!
...two of the most beautiful cats on the planet, who provide lots of snuggles and opportunities for amusement!
...the chance to own lots of books and have my own mini-library. For a bibliophile like me, that's a definite reason to smile!
...all of my basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) more than amply provided for. Thank you, God!
...opportunities to serve God and others using the gifts and talents He's given me. There's nothing more satisfying than doing something productive that you know will bring God glory!
...the privilege of living in a world where such things as flowers, trees, oceans, and sunsets exist.
...the ability to laugh and have fun with family and friends.
You know, I could go on and on... What makes me smile the most, though, is knowing that God is in control of my life, that everything that happens is part of His perfect plan to make me more like Jesus, and that He makes no mistakes. His will for me is perfect, and who can argue with perfection?
God is so awesome! I don't even care if I come across as too positive, or like I have my head in the clouds...I know evil exists in the world, and that life isn't without its problems, but these things are merely passing shadows. I choose to set my mind on things above (Colossians 3:1-3; Philippians 4:8)!
May your love for life and your joy in living it be ever increasing! :-)
8/30/2005
Feeling Grateful Today
As I've been going about my day today, I've realized that I tend to take so much routine stuff for granted, things that I just always assume will be there. But today, in light of what's going on in Lousiana and other states, I've been silently thanking the Lord for things like:
- A roof over my head, clothes to wear, and an abundance of food to eat
- Clean water for drinking and bathing
- A reliable postal system
- Being able to go to the bank and make a deposit
- Being able to fill my car with gas (even if it was $2.89 a gallon)
- Reliable electricity
- Having the means to care for and feed my cats
I can't imagine having all this and more yanked out from under me like those people have...I know God would provide and meet our needs, but it would still be traumatic. I wish there was more we could do for those left homeless by this storm.
As the old hymn reminds us, we should "count our blessings, name them one by one." Truly, we don't deserve all the good things God has given us so graciously. This storm also reminds us that earthly possessions are temporary, and helps us fix our eyes on eternity, where we have "an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for us." (1 Peter 1:4) Thank You, Lord!
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