I thought since it seems are lives are so difficult and sometimes on the negative side. Maybe we might just start acknowledging blessings each day. Maybe this will help us keep ourselves from falling into all the negative. Like today I am blessed because I noticed my patience is getting better. I hope you all can see at least one blessing a day. Even though we have many we sometimes don't think about or see. May God Bless.
I would have to say it is all the contributors that are to be praised. Thanking the Lord for all gifts great and small.
Seeing others post blessings is very joyous.in that amidst the struggles of life we can still see good, and God. I know HE appreciates the thanksgiving.
And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing,
Psalms 107:22
Thank you Lord for everything.
"You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all
Seeking You as a precious jewel
Lord, to give up I'd be a fool
You are my all in all
Taking my sin, my cross, my shame
Rising again I bless Your name
You are my all in all
When I fall down You pick me up
When I am dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all
Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name"
I had a wonderful day of blessings. Took my dad and our elderly friend to church where there was a wonderful message by a scientist/believer. Nice to see a super smart guy praising God and also advising about how his scientific research and divinity school background and theological grounding both point toward and honor Christ.
Thanks, Lord!
Mama- Sounds like a very good game of dominoes, when people are smiling. :)
I am so thankful this day especially for having a warm home, to be in during this frigid time. I feel so sad for all those who may be out in this weather with no place to go.
“Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 106:1
Pray for them.
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.”
Proverbs 14:34
Thank you Lord for being with me on this much confusing and much painful path that I was on and knowing You are right by my side every step of the way and for giving me a new vision for my life.
Isaiah 43:18-19
1. I was able to retire at 62 years old in September 2018.
2. We were able to move to Puerto Vallarta, México 5 days ago and had zero trouble on the 1,350 mile drive spanning 4 Mexican states in 2-1/2 days.
3. We were able to rent a brand new 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, 2 car garage home for $550.(U.S.)/month with a great landlord who has done every request we asked for.
4. It (seems like) all our belongings arrived from the moving van (more or less) unscathed.
5. Our fur babies seem to be adapting to the new house and climate pretty well.
6. I have had the strength (and lack of backache) to clean and unpack (that’s an ongoing adventure). How can 2 people have SO much stuff?
7. The average daytime temperature here in March is 80 degrees with a low of 65 at night. (Tough, I know).
8. And I have the greatest internet buddies on this board who are actually happy for us.
Who could ask for more?
Thank you Dear Lord for making this a great time of my life. My dreams have come true.
Oh Sue yes, you’ve been blessed. Not so much because of all you’ve received, but because while your dreams have become a reality you haven’t lost sight of The One that keeps taking care of you and will always be by your side. Having the humility in your heart to recognize His generous love and mercy is the real blessing!
Very happy for you! Make every day count : )
Sue- i am so happy you are getting your dreams come true. What a blessing. HE gives us the desires of our hearts when we love HIM.
I am thankful today that I am noticing that I am getting more settled in my new life. It has taken almost five years, but I am finally able to just lay it all down and not look back, But, try and provide the best care and love for my Mom. I am also thankful for my DH who has not ran away. :) I know this has been a hard transition for him as well, losing some of me, but yet he handles it way better than I do. He just says this is what we gotta do right now. And we do it. And he has been making an effort to sit and talk to Mom and let me just have at least a 5 minute break. But at least I see him trying. And I know that Jesus knows all and that the Lord will get us through this journey. That is what I am so grateful for, knowing I have help from above. And I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me.
For the moon and the stars and deep rolling sea
For beauties of nature, where e’er they may be…
For the handclasp of friends, so firm and so true
For sunrise and sunset and glistening dew
The fleecy white clouds and the heavens, so blue
For these wonderful gifts, dear Lord, I thank you!
Gertrude T. Buckingham
So you've heard the story several times before
Please listen very closely, oh don't try to ignore
They were sons & daughters, moms & pops too
Their care and well being is now trusted to you
They once had full lives, raising families and such
They worked and fought battles not asking for much
Now that they're older and as hard as they've tried
They can't do the things they once did with pride
Help them be happy, compassion always choose
Remember, all will eventually stand in their shoes
by Dawne Gonzales
I truly have everything I need, Lord. Thank you!
March: make it US$ 6 a day
April (est): debt-free and starting to save again
May (est): able to enter bookstores again. And Steam. And call for pizza now and then.
Aug (est): ooooh, is that a new (Puma/NB/Reebok) sneaker? I will take it.
“For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.”
1 Corinthians 6:20
I bought a plane ticket Thursday and flew to TJ on Friday. I got to her bedside at 9:15 pm. She was non-responsive and had a death rattle. I told her that hubs and I loved her, that we didn’t want her to suffer anymore and when Jesus or the angles came, she should go with them. We would be OK. I held her hand, hugged and kissed her and talked to her. She breathed her last breath at 10:40 pm.
I know it was the Good Lord letting her hang on until I got there. I had prayed earlier that, if He needed to take her before I got there, it was better for her-to relieve her misery than gratify me to have said a few words to her. I’m so grateful that I got to be there. Thank you Lord for the privilege of being present when Mom passed. I was all she had. 😢
We thought she’d be coming with us to Puerto Vallarta but Your plan was to be with You in glory. May she Rest In Peace.
Tomorrow is the creamation. Please pray that I can “hold it together “. Thanks.
I am sorry for your loss. I am glad that the Lord gave you the time to say, whatever you needed to.
Cannot imagine how you are feeling, but God will hold you, comfort you and give you all the strength you need. He never fails, specially during our hardest times.
May He bless you and cover you with His immense love.
“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”
Proverbs 10:22
God is Great! The Lord has put a new business venture in our path, and we are excited about the pursuit. It will be something Mom will enjoy as well. Yay!!
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Psalms 143:10