Thankful Thursday #31

It's Thankful Thursday and I am again joining Sonya at Truth 4 the Journey once again. Click on the button above and feel free to join in with 5 items of Thanksgiving.

1. Thank You God for providing the funds to fix our van 2 weeks before we needed it. When Randy took the car in for what we thought was a minor repair, we found out it was going to be a major repair. And yet God knew what we would need and He lovingly provided it ahead of time. He is our Faithful Provider.
2. Thank You God for providing me an alternate workplace today. Yesterday the phone company showed up and wanted to go in our backyard. I said OK. Little did I know that when they left I would have no phone or DSL. Since I work from home..., not a good thing. God provided a sweet lady at the front desk of the Comfort Inn and free DSL in the lobby to meet my needs. Once again.., He is my Faithful Provider.
3. Thank You God for my new friend Robyn. We share a common love for our Lord and just had such a sweet time of fellowship last night. He is my Faithful Provider.
4. Thank You God for teachers who impart truth. Thank You for not allowing me to be satisfied with milk, when there is meat to be eaten. He is my Faithful Provider.
5. Thank You God for working in the lives of my family. I see You moving. I hear You speaking. Your love at times is overwhelming. Thank You for pursuing us and never letting us go.

How about you? What are you thankful for?

My Child

My friend Debbie shared this with me and I just had to share it with you. The Bible is truly God's love letter to us. Read this and you will get a true picture of God's love for you, His child.

• You may not know Me, but I know everything about you... Psalm 139:1
• I know when you sit down and when you rise up... Psalm 139:2
• I am familiar with all your ways... Psalm 139:3
• Even the very hairs on your head are numbered... Matthew 10:29-31
• For you were made in My image... Genesis 1:27
• For in Me you live and move and have your being... Acts 17:28
• For you are My offspring... Acts 17:28
• I knew you even before you were conceived... Jeremiah 1:4-5
• I chose you when I planned creation... Ephesians 1:11-12
• You were not a mistake... all your days are written in My book... Psalm 130:15-16
• I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live... Acts 17:26
• You were fearfully and wonderfully made... Psalm 139:14
• I knit you together in your mother's womb... Psalm 139:13
• And brought you forth on the day you were born... Psalm 71:6
• I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me... John 8:41-44
• I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love... 1 John 4:16
• And it is my desire to lavish My love on you... 1 John 3:1
• Simply because you are My child and I am your Father... 1 John 3:1
• I offer you more than your earthly father ever could... Matthew 7:11
• For I am the perfect Father... Matthew 5:48
• Every good gift that you receive comes from My hand... James 1:17
• For I am your provider and I meet all of your needs... Matthew 6:31-33
• My plan for the future has always been filled with hope... Jeremiah 29:11
• Because I love you with an everlasting love... Jeremiah 31:3
• My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore... Psalm 139:17-18
• And I rejoice over you with singing... Zephaniah 3:17
• I will never stop doing good to you... Jeremiah 32:40
• For you are My treasured possession... Exodus 19:5
• I desire to establish you with all My heart and all My soul... Jeremiah 32:41
• And I want to show you great and marvelous things... Jeremiah 33:3
• If you will seek Me with all your heart, you will find Me... Deuteronomy 4:29
• Delight in Me and I will give you the desires of your heart... Psalm 37:4
• For it is I who gave you those desires... Philippians 2:13
• I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine... Ephesians 3:20
• For I am your greatest encourager... 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
• I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles... 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
• When you are broken hearted, I am close to you... Psalm 34:18
• As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to My heart... Isaiah 40:11
• One day I will take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth... Revelation 21:3-4
• I am your Father, and I love you even as I love My son, Jesus... John 17:23
• For in Jesus, My love for you is revealed... John 17:26
• He is the exact representation of My being... Hebrews 1:3
• He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you... Romans 8:31
• And I tell you that I am not counting your sins..., 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
• Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled... 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
• His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you... 1 John 4:10
• I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love... Romans 8:38-39
• If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive Me... 1 John 2:23
• And nothing will ever separate you from My love again... Romans 8:38-39
• Come home and I will throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen... Luke 15:7
• I have always been your Father, and will always be Father... Ephesians 3:14-15
• My question is..., Will you be My child?... John 1:12-13
• I am waiting for you... Luke 15:11-32

Love,

Your Dad, Almighty God

If you do not know Him like I know Him. I would love to share with you how you can. Like the letter says, He's waiting.

A Voice Behind You

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." Isaiah 30:21

Father, That's the clarity I desire. I want to hear your voice. I want to know your voice. I want your will to be so clear to me that I can make no other choice but to obey. Lead me down the path of righteousness, whisper in my ear. I am YOURS and I'm listening!

Saturday Steps of Faith #31

What are you believing God for?

Do you trust God enough to take Him at His word?
Not only for your neighbor or friend..., but for you?

Saturday Steps of Faith is our opportunity to publicly claim His promises for our lives. It is the place where we believe God for things great and small.

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this. Psalm 37:3-5

My desire is to do good.
My desire is to dwell in the land.
I want to enjoy safe pasture.
I love to delight in the Lord.

I must commit at a deeper level.
I must trust and obey.
No more walking in the shallow.
The deep place is where I must dwell.

Father, I am believing You. Take me to the deep place. I know the road may be hard, the path narrow. I must commit and not settle. I trust You to do this!

How about you?

What are you believing God for this week? Will you join me?

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• Next write down the promise from the Word of God you are taking a step of faith and believing. • Last, come back here and link up with MckLinky. It's that easy.

Thankful Thursday #30

It's Thankful Thursday and I am again joining Sonya at Truth 4 the Journey once again. Click on the button above and feel free to join in with 5 items of Thanksgiving.

1. Thank You God for providing the funds for my trip to Houston. Attending the Siesta gathering seemed so out of reach 40 weeks ago. But in faith believing, I began to memorize my verses to qualify to attend. Sometimes Lord, You just blow me away.
2. Thank You God for providing for Debbie to go. I so wanted to share this trip with my friend, but it wasn't looking good. Again, you came through in a big way.
3. Thank You God for Your revealed Word. You have revealed Yourself to us page after page; and in the same way You reveal me to me.
4. Thank You God for teachers who impart truth. Thank You for not allowing me to be satisfied with milk, when there is meat to be eaten.
5. Thank You God for working in the lives of my family. I see You moving. I hear You speaking. I don't ever want to take this for granted.

How about you? What are you thankful for?

Saturday Steps of Faith # 30

What are you believing God for?

Do you trust God enough to take Him at His word?
Not only for your neighbor or friend..., but for you?

Saturday Steps of Faith is our opportunity to publicly claim His promises for our lives. It is the place where we believe God for things great and small.

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Cor. 9:6-8

Today I just want to take a few moments and give praise to my Faithful God.

This last year has been full of challenges, but God has been Faithful. There have been times when the enemy would come and whisper in my ear, "You can't afford to give that. Where is it going to come from?" Sowing seeds of fear, hoping they would take root.

And yet I knew down deep in the bottom of my soul, God has always been Faithful to provide for my every need.

This week He has done it again. We have been blessed financially in an unexpected way. As I sit here and think about it, tears fill my eyes. What love! I feel so unworthy. Any yet He loves, abundantly, overflowing, endlessly.

Throughout His word He says,

• Ask - and I'll answer.
• Seek - and you'll find.
• Knock - and the door will be opened.
• Give - and it will be given to you.
• Share - and I will bless.
• Go - and I will go with you.
• Trust - and I will be found faithful.

Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your
love and faithfulness. Psalm 115:1

So today I give Him the Glory. The Glory only He deserves. I will continue to walk by faith, and not by sight. You are MY GOD and I will forever love and trust You!

How about you?

Who are you putting your faith in?

What are you believing God for this week? Will you join me?

• Leave a comment or write a post.
• Copy the button located on the left sidebar and paste it into your post.
• Next write down the promise from the Word of God you are taking a step of faith and believing. • Last, come back here and link up with MckLinky. It's that easy.

Thankful Thursday #29

It's Thankful Thursday and I am again joining Sonya at Truth 4 the Journey once again. Click on the button above and feel free to join in with 5 items of Thanksgiving.

1. Thank You God for Great Bible Teachers. What a privilege to be able to pick up a book or a study and glean truth found in the Word of God.
2. Thank You God for my job. It not only provides for our needs, it provides me with an opportunity to share your love and grace with those who have yet come to know you.
3. Thank You God for our Pastor and Staff. October is Pastor appreciation month and I thank God for our Pastor, each Associate Pastor and their wives. They work so very hard to lead and to serve and to share. Bless them Lord in a special way.
4. Thank You God for Your perfect timing. I waited and prayed. It was in Your time, not mine. And now I can see Your timing was perfect. Thank You for teaching me this lesson once again.
5. Thank You God for the great year Jonathan is having in school. All A's with one B in Art. Thank You for giving him great teachers who inspire and challenge him to live up to his potential.

How about you? What are you thankful for?