thankful
"In the silent times : seek God
In the painful times : praise God
In the harried times : hallow God
and in the terrible times : trust God.
And at all times — at all times –
Thank God."
Ann Voskamp
Last year I read a Facebook status that I believe changed my life and thought pattern permanently. It was a challenge of sorts - to post a thankful status update for every day of the month of November. It did wonders for my life last November all the way to now. In fact I couldn't wait until Halloween was over with this year so that I could start my thankful status updates again.
So here we are in 2011. My Facebook thankful challenge has grown... I asked friends to join me. And oh what a blessing to be surrounded by the thankfulness of others!!
There is a reason for everything in the Scriptures... some things are very practical, and I believe the instruction from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 is one of those no-brainers:
"give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."
Our thankful attitudes show His sovereignty reigning in our daily lives. THAT is powerful... He receives all glory and the blessings of peace and contentment bear fruit in our lives that extend far beyond what we can see. What can feel any better than a thankful heart?
I will update this post throughout the month. Make sure you check back. :o)
November 1, 2011
Today I am thankful for the unexplainable love God has planted in our hearts for the people of a land we have never been to.
November 2, 2011 (aka thankful status 2 of 30 for the month)
Today I am thankful for the newness of each day and the incredible reminder I have in Jade's spunkiness and smiles.
November 3
Today I am thankful that God knows all the details especially since I am so very clueless. ;)
November 4
Today I am thankful that I am an eternal being, and because of Christ's perfect sacrifice I will spend eternity in heaven with Him.
November 5
Today I am thankful for friends and partners who have become family.
November 6
Today I am thankful for the freedom to worship.
Happy Sunday y'all.
November 7
Today I am thankful for music.
November 8
Today I am thankful for His promises.
They will never be broken.
November 9
Today I am thankful for laughter.
Giggles, side-busting, the snorting ones...
November 10
Today I am thankful for prayer and the ability it gives me to be whisked away into His presence.
November 11
Today I am thankful for a God that never stops fighting for us, and the promise for ULTIMATE victory.
November 12
Today I am thankful for color. Red, blue, green, orange... they make my world beautiful.
November 13
Today I am thankful for the ability to taste and enjoy foods. Especially chocolate!
November 14
Today I am thankful for Dennis and Patti Garretson. Their love, sacrifices, prayers and deep devotion to Jesus. I love you guys.
November 15
Today I am thankful for hope.
There are greater things to come.
November 16
Today I am thankful for my brother, Josh and for the 31 years that he has been in my life (since he is on the other side of the world it is already November 17 and officially his birthday). ;-) Love you Josh!!
November 17
Today I am thankful for our ultimate advocate.
"And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another ADVOCATE to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth."
John 14:16-17
November 17.2 (aka thankful status number two for the day)
I am thankful that God's love is unconditional!
Today I am thankful that I serve a living God.
"the LORD is the true God;
he is the living God, the eternal King." Jeremiah 10:11
November 19
Today I am thankful to have plans for an evening with friends from high school.
Relationships that involve Christ always prevail. So cool when it happens here on earth though :) Has it really been THAT long since HIS?
Julie Sasnett Doejaaren, Erik Doejaaren, Julia Doejaaren (and Rudy who has no Facebook!!!) and Ray Pittman (and his lovely bride and children I have never met) - our family is excited to hang with y'all again!
November 20
Today I am thankful for Sunday afternoon naps. Zzzzzzzzz :)
November 21
Today I am thankful for a happy marriage, and to be more in love than when I was 18. Who woulda thunk it especially with as much time as I am able to spend with this man of mine?! ;)
November 22
Today I am thankful for the beauty that an infinite and sovereign God finds in little ole imperfect me.
Psalm 139:14 "I am fearfully and wonderfully made"
November 23
Today I am thankful for all the ridiculous choices I have available in the grocery store... Totally had to ask for directions to the yeast. :)
Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His greatness.
Let the whole world know what He has done.
~1 Chronicles 16:8~
November 24
Today I am thankful for the miracles that our living God continues to perform. Especially the miracle of the Holy Spirit, guiding our steps, bringing gifts of love and faith, and the prompting for our grateful worship.
What miracle are you most thankful for?
In the painful times : praise God
In the harried times : hallow God
and in the terrible times : trust God.
And at all times — at all times –
Thank God."
Ann Voskamp
Last year I read a Facebook status that I believe changed my life and thought pattern permanently. It was a challenge of sorts - to post a thankful status update for every day of the month of November. It did wonders for my life last November all the way to now. In fact I couldn't wait until Halloween was over with this year so that I could start my thankful status updates again.
So here we are in 2011. My Facebook thankful challenge has grown... I asked friends to join me. And oh what a blessing to be surrounded by the thankfulness of others!!
There is a reason for everything in the Scriptures... some things are very practical, and I believe the instruction from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 is one of those no-brainers:
"give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."
Our thankful attitudes show His sovereignty reigning in our daily lives. THAT is powerful... He receives all glory and the blessings of peace and contentment bear fruit in our lives that extend far beyond what we can see. What can feel any better than a thankful heart?
I will update this post throughout the month. Make sure you check back. :o)
November 1, 2011
Today I am thankful for the unexplainable love God has planted in our hearts for the people of a land we have never been to.
November 2, 2011 (aka thankful status 2 of 30 for the month)
Today I am thankful for the newness of each day and the incredible reminder I have in Jade's spunkiness and smiles.
November 3
Today I am thankful that God knows all the details especially since I am so very clueless. ;)
November 4
Today I am thankful that I am an eternal being, and because of Christ's perfect sacrifice I will spend eternity in heaven with Him.
November 5
Today I am thankful for friends and partners who have become family.
November 6
Today I am thankful for the freedom to worship.
Happy Sunday y'all.
November 7
Today I am thankful for music.
November 8
Today I am thankful for His promises.
They will never be broken.
November 9
Today I am thankful for laughter.
Giggles, side-busting, the snorting ones...
November 10
Today I am thankful for prayer and the ability it gives me to be whisked away into His presence.
November 11
Today I am thankful for a God that never stops fighting for us, and the promise for ULTIMATE victory.
November 12
Today I am thankful for color. Red, blue, green, orange... they make my world beautiful.
November 13
Today I am thankful for the ability to taste and enjoy foods. Especially chocolate!
November 14
Today I am thankful for Dennis and Patti Garretson. Their love, sacrifices, prayers and deep devotion to Jesus. I love you guys.
November 15
Today I am thankful for hope.
There are greater things to come.
November 16
Today I am thankful for my brother, Josh and for the 31 years that he has been in my life (since he is on the other side of the world it is already November 17 and officially his birthday). ;-) Love you Josh!!
November 17
Today I am thankful for our ultimate advocate.
"And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another ADVOCATE to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth."
John 14:16-17
November 17.2 (aka thankful status number two for the day)
I am thankful that God's love is unconditional!
November 18
Today I am thankful that I serve a living God.
"the LORD is the true God;
he is the living God, the eternal King." Jeremiah 10:11
November 19
Today I am thankful to have plans for an evening with friends from high school.
Relationships that involve Christ always prevail. So cool when it happens here on earth though :) Has it really been THAT long since HIS?
Julie Sasnett Doejaaren, Erik Doejaaren, Julia Doejaaren (and Rudy who has no Facebook!!!) and Ray Pittman (and his lovely bride and children I have never met) - our family is excited to hang with y'all again!
November 20
Today I am thankful for Sunday afternoon naps. Zzzzzzzzz :)
November 21
Today I am thankful for a happy marriage, and to be more in love than when I was 18. Who woulda thunk it especially with as much time as I am able to spend with this man of mine?! ;)
November 22
Today I am thankful for the beauty that an infinite and sovereign God finds in little ole imperfect me.
Psalm 139:14 "I am fearfully and wonderfully made"
November 23
Today I am thankful for all the ridiculous choices I have available in the grocery store... Totally had to ask for directions to the yeast. :)
Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His greatness.
Let the whole world know what He has done.
~1 Chronicles 16:8~
November 24
Today I am thankful for the miracles that our living God continues to perform. Especially the miracle of the Holy Spirit, guiding our steps, bringing gifts of love and faith, and the prompting for our grateful worship.
What miracle are you most thankful for?
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