Giving Thanks

23 11 2015

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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.  I Chronicles 16:34

 

 

I give thanks unto the Lord.  The Lord has been so good to me.  I can thank Him for this time and place in my life. His tremendous grace and mercy allows me to experience this day, this week and this year.  Through peaks and valleys, He has been present in my life.  The gifts of His peace, love and joy surround my life and my circumstances.  He has provided peace and strength even during the unthinkable.  The Lord is good.  His mercy toward me leaves me speechless.  I am so thankful.    He has kept me moving forward when the pathway forward was unsure.  He empowers my journey.  I am thankful for each blessing.  He has kept me and today I give thanks.


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Prayer Changes Me

29 09 2015

2014-08-24 20.02.01My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.  Psalm 5:3

A dedicated time of prayer and fasting brings change. For me, that change starts in me. My prayers of gratitude and praise help me to acknowledge who God is in my life. He is my provider. He is Peace. He is love. He is my healer. He is my Savior. Meditating on these truths brings solace and conjures strength even during the most difficult situation. I can start a prayer in a harried, hurried mode but when I enter a time of reflection and meditation of who the Lord is my countenance changes. When I begin to think about God’s power, mercy and grace, my issues pale in comparison. During prayer changes occur from weak to strong, wounded to healed, fearful to peace, downcast to uplifted. I am so thankful that we serve a living God that we can talk to and God can talk to us. With an open heart, we can approach the Lord and talk to Him. He is always listening. He is always available and I am thankful.

Always be joyful.  Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18


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Today’s Thanksgiving

28 09 2015

DSC03705Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. I Chronicles 16:34

With praises on my lips, I can approach a new day. I give thanks for the steps of my journey that has brought me thus far. Today is a new day. The Lord has been faithful to keep me, to love me and to strengthen me to keep moving forward. My heart is full of thanksgiving for His goodness to me. My posture of praise and gratitude opens my soul to recognize just how good the Lord is in my life. God is good. God is merciful. God is love. Today is a new day and I am thankful.

Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. Psalm 103:2


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The Good Things

24 09 2015

Muwin-Estates-OrchardLet all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. Psalm 103:2

We live blessed lives and often beyond measure. We could take it for granted that we live in this place, at this time with the people who love us. But when I think of the miracle of my life with the abundant experiences of love, peace and joy, I am thankful. We often think of tangible things, when we picture God’s benefits. I am also thankful for God’s provision and so thankful for peace in my mind and soul that allows me to know that I am blessed. I am thankful for all the good things that our Heavenly Father provides.


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Thankful for the Journey

6 08 2015

walking encouragedAnd he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. II Corinthians 12:9

God’s grace and mercy help to shape our path along life’s journey. We experience peaks, valleys, twists and turns along the way creating this journey we call life. What a blessing that along the way, we grow, mature and learn in our walk with the Lord. Our experiences teach us valuable lessons about many aspects of living according to His word.

Whatever God’s Grace may bring into our lives, we can be assured that He is with us and He is able to provide for our needs. This passage reminds us that His strength is made perfect in our weakness.  I am so thankful for salvation and my life journey that the Lord has created for me. Sometimes we would like to know about the unexpected and to avoid the undesired events in our lives but our Faithful Father promised to provide the strength that we need. This journey will make us stronger as we put our faith and trust in Him. His grace is sufficient for me.

My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak. I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ’s power over me.  II Corinthians 12:9 GNT


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I am Thankful

28 07 2015

2014-08-24 20.02.01Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalms 106:1

I am thankful for the blessing of this day.  Today, I start anew with a fresh vision of what is possible.  I have faith that God is perfecting everything that concerns me; my life and the lives of those I love.  He is full of grace and mercy that is extended to me and to all of His children.  I approach today with an open heart to God’s will for my life.  My plans are yielded to God’s plans.  My aspirations are second to God’s plans for me.  He is my Creator and knows the plans of peace that will fulfill my destiny.  I am thankful.  Today, I start anew with a fresh vision of what is possible.  I am thankful. 


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This Time and This Place

15 06 2015

IMG_1534This day belongs to the Lord! Let’s celebrate and be glad today. Psalm 118:24

Our experiences in life come one after another. Being fully present in the blessedness of now requires focus. This time and this moment will never come again. Today is an opportunity to use all of your senses – eyes, your ears, your sense of smell, your touch and your heart to absorb, what is happening around us right now. Not what has happened in the past or not even what tomorrow will bring but focus on the blessing of this moment – in this time and in this place. It is easier said than done with the hurried pace of our living. We can rush through the blessings of love and life or slow the pace of our minds down to realize that now is the perfect blessing before us. So many guided steps and unearned favor allow me to breathe in and out and to be conscious of His blessings. The Lord is good to each of us. His mercy, His love and His grace make this moment possible.

Even in the most difficult circumstance, we can be glad that we serve a God who is with us. Our Heavenly Father is so faithful, so caring and so loving to shield us and to undergird us even when we believe that our hearts will break during the circumstance of the day. The blessing of now may be disguised by difficulty but we are still here, we have faith in our Heavenly Father, we are still on the path and God is still leading. We can rejoice in that blessing alone.

My mind is clear that embracing now is my charge for today. This is the day. This is God’s day for me. I am glad to experience it fully with a grateful heart and attitude of praise for this time and this place.


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Bless His Name

5 05 2015

2014-08-24 20.02.01Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name. Psalm 100:4

Our God is worthy of our praise and our attention. We often live so busy. Our days move at a fast pace that may seem unstoppable. Taking time to recognize God for who He is in our lives. Small choices can sometimes make the difference. Start the day with prayer, listen to something inspirational in your car, and enter your office dedicating the day and the work of your hands to the Lord. Keep praises on your lips, play gospel music softly when you can. Stay in the attitude of prayer throughout the day. Bless HIS name.


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Good Things

30 04 2015

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Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.

Let all that I am praise the Lord;     

may I never forget the good things he does for me.

He forgives all my sins     

and heals all my diseases.

He redeems me from death     

and crowns me with love and tender mercies.

He fills my life with good things.     

My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!

Psalms 103:1-5


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We Give Thanks

24 04 2015

Tulip_-_floriade_canberraO give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;

For His lovingkindness is everlasting .

I Chronicles 16:34

We are blessed to experience the abundant blessings of our Heavenly Father. We praise Him for food, shelter and provision that help us to thrive. We are so grateful to God for His gifts of peace, love and joy, even when it is so evasive in the world around us. We are so thankful for His precious Holy Spirit that provides guidance and a very present connection with our divine Savior. We thank Him for His healing power that allows us to be healthy and provides restoration when it is needed. Our life journey provides the opportunity to grow, learn and to become closer to the Father and we are thankful. We give praise for the great God that He is: loving, caring and powerful for each of His children. I am thankful and give God praise for His goodness and His loving kindness that will last forever.


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