Thankfulness takes the sting out of adversity. That is why I have instructed you to give thanks for everything. There is an element of mystery in this transaction: You give Me thanks (regardless of your feelings), and I give you joy (regardless of your circumstances). This is a spiritual act of obedience--at times, blind obedience. To people who don't know Me intimately, it can seem irrational and even impossible to thank Me for heartrending hardships. Nonetheless, those who obey Me in this way are invariably blessed, even though difficulties may remain.
Thankfulness opens your heart to My Presence and your mind to My thoughts. You may still be in the same place, with the same set of circumstances, but it is as if a light has been switched on, enabling you to see from My perspective. It is this Light of My Presence that removes the sting from adversity.
Ephesians 5:20
English Standard Version
giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Psalm 118:1
English Standard Version
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!
Psalm 89:15
English Standard Version
Blessed are the people who know the festal shout,
who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face,
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Thank you so much for always posting!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your word! For giving me the perspective I need to serve you Father!
ReplyDeleteThank you Heavenly Father for your gentle reminder to give thanks for EVERYTHING regardless of the circumstances.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Sassy mom.
DeleteGod is so good. Sending you love, hugs and prayers
Happy Thanksgiving week sweet sister in Christ. My fiancé and I are getting married Dec 4th. Our Lord has blessed every single step of our wedding plans. He is Faithful and Good, Always.
Brandy - Blessings to you and your forever!! It will be here before you know it. May you be blessed with many years of happiness. You are in my heart and prayers. Wishing we could be there to celebrate your very special day. We will virtually celebrate with you.
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving Sassy Mom and to the JC family! God is so good!
DeleteLove, prayers and blessings
🙏❤️🙏
Brandy
With Thanksgiving now behind us, it is true that when one is an American, it is hard to imagine not being thankful. God is pointing the world to His grace and I pray that we receive it with grateful hearts.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteThe element of mystery in this eternal truth is no small thing. It is only mystery because we cannot resolve it in our mind. Before we proceed in a direction, we feel more secure if it fits our thinking. Immediately, we are going in the wrong direction for we are not the source of our security. The difficulty we encounter is that we are using the finite tools of thinking we have been taught and they are inadequate for tha job. I don’t understand electricity but I am not hesitant to use a light switch to illuminate a room I enter. This great mystery of finding joy through thanksgiving especially in undesirable circumstances will only come to pass when we flick the switch of trust on in our heart. “I believe, Lord; help my unbelief.”
ReplyDeleteIt truly is the reality of the human condition that we have finite minds trying to understand the infinite world of our Father. The question a few days ago about the Trinity in the commentary section is a perfect example of what Bob is pointing out here. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is inconceivable to me on how 3 can be 1. So it is another area of just using the light switch. I believe that it will be a "ah ha" moment when we are with Father/Son/Holy Spirit in heaven. I pray that we all just flick the switch until then!
DeleteHere it is a year later, and, Bob, your insights are great. Not sure if you are reading and no longer posting, but we miss your input.
DeleteAmen
DeleteThanks again Bob! Well spoken and received. Loved this:
DeleteThis great mystery of finding joy through thanksgiving especially in undesirable circumstances will only come to pass when we flick the switch of trust on in our heart. “I believe, Lord; help my unbelief.”
Thank Bob I am so blessed by this message .
DeleteThankfulness ALWAYS and for EVERYTHING
DeleteThankfulness takes the sting out of adversity and lights our lives up with HIS PRESENCE. Thank you Lord for your will be done!
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving week! I Always love reading and re-reading Chris, Bob, Madfox, Sassy Mom and Jeanne’s messages! Y’all are such loving lights! Sending up loving prayers for each of you and for this wonderful body of believers. I am incredibly Thankful for each of you. love and blessings from Texas
DeleteToday's devotional entry is one of my keepers to return to often. So blessed by it. Happy Thanksgiving dear bloggers. Peace be with you!
DeleteA Blessed Thanksgiving Day to dear JC family 🙏🏼💕
DeleteI flicked the switch and here is what came on:
DeleteIn addition to
WATER (Liquid water Form/Gaseous Steam Form/and Solid Ice Form)
SPATIAL MEASUREMENTS (Length/Width/Height)
ANCHORS (Shank, Crown, Stock)
SHAMROCKS (3 Leaflets)
TRIANGLES (Sides, Base, and Vertex)
A priest recently helped me understand more about The Trinity. He said it's like a COMBO MEAL, or BUNDLING!
Being the Visual Person that I am, I can see and understand only a little more about God. Now, all that I know is hazy and blurred, as if peering at His Reflection in a poor mirror; but someday I am going to see Him in His Completeness, Face-to-face. Then I will see everything clearly, (including The Holy Trinity), just as clearly as God sees into my heart right now. Until then, I'm going to keep flicking the switch!
In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Praise 🙏 God
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ReplyDeleteI know that I have read this before. I have been reading Jesus Calling for years. However, today I saw it with new eyes. Maybe it's a sign of growth? :) Once again, I am humbled by the simplicity of God's Word. And I am so thankful for the faithfulness of the Peyton Family to keep this blog up. AND, I am thankful for the people who share their hearts and prayers on this blog. Your insight, Bob Malsack, made the devotion gel in my heart. I can behave like a spoiled child (not attractive or acceptable for a woman my age!). Always wanting something I don't have, always striving for something different. 'Lord, help my unbelief, too. Remind me of all the many blessings in my life. And, please help me discipline myself more to do the things Your Word teaches so I can rid my mind of regret and condemnation.' God Bless all of you! I always told my children that Thanksgiving Day is EVERYDAY. Time for Mama to heed her own words!
ReplyDeleteI am right there with you Norah! Knowledge and new perspective is powerful, even if I am a year later!
DeleteDitto Norah. My strive to achieve causes years of major hardship on my family. I need to learn achievement does not earn love, God’s love is unconditional. I must stop and remember the Lord (thankfully) is in charge not me.
DeleteAmen TP! Letting go to let God work it all out.
DeleteI read this EVERYDAY and share with my family and friends. Yes, I'm speading the word and Thank you so much for posting..AMEN and AMEN
ReplyDeleteHelp me to learn to say thank you and feel it god this is something I find very hard to do when I have so many worries.
ReplyDeleteMy heavenly father you bring me your food the bread of life when it is needed the most. I see no Lord I have been going through great physical difficulties lately and I am embarrassed to admit but I have been focused so much on my pain that I believe I have forgotten the many blessings you have given me. I may have been speaking your name I may have been praying to you and reading your word but I believe I have allowed my pain to place a veil between us. You kept showing me your word yet I did not understand. I kept telling my friends what is the Lord trying to show me what is the Lord trying to show me. But it was it you who is trying to get through and couldn't it was me who it's not listening because I was distracted in my own pain and suffering. I should be rejoicing and what you have given me. I should be rejoicing and how you have changed circumstances to allow me to get help. I should be rejoicing and how you have given me relief and Nuggets of hope when I needed it the most. I should be rejoicing and the fact that you have never left my side and you understand my pain more than anyone. You're here I was crying and crying and focusing on the pain and a way to take it away. My prayers are not filled with sincerity but now I see Lord c Lord where I have failed. Praise the Lord for this devotion and the other one he gave me today too showing me that there should always be thankful this in every circumstance. That when we are to love you we love you and every circumstance. When we calling you and pray to you we call and pray to you in every circumstance. We forget the obedient part. You must learn that even in our sufferings there is joy. I can see it now I was seeing it up until a couple days ago and then I got so bad. And then my thankings became less. But Lord you are so good. This morning you draw me back to yourself can you remind me that you are still here and you were still sovereign. And no matter what happens no matter how my situation turns out the greatest gift that I have is you. In any circumstances in any condition. My father please forgive me of my failures as I come to the foot of the cross and thank you for your Grace & Mercy
ReplyDeleteAmen, amen! THANK YOU Starry for pouring your heart out! I pray and wish you have an even greater gratitude of Thanksgiving to the Lord this 2019. Stay blessed.
DeleteMaplewood NJ
Powerful message Unknown. Yes, the more we thank, the more we have for which to be thankful! Thanks Be To God. Amen
DeleteUnknown. So many wonderful words in your note. Thank you !!!
Delete- We forget the obedient part
- there IS joy in our suffering
- and the beauty is the lord draws me closer when we are suffering.
Amen! And thank you for this post. The”light switch” opened my mind to a better understanding of element of mystery of this transaction. Sometimes it’s hard to understand being thankful during adversity and even so we just have to faith in our Father and believe that He has all control of us. I am just thankful the is a LOVING FATHER. And in the end He is always working things out in our best interest. Thank You Father!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Heavenly Father for your love and protection not just from me but from my family also thank you for the ultimate sacrifice of your only son by this all our sins are forgiven
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JDOC Glasgow
Psalm 92:1-2 says,
ReplyDelete"It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High: 2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night".
This morning, I say THANK YOU Father for another day to give You THANKS!
I share below, 4 of many Purposes of Thanksgiving from In Touch Ministry (Dr. Charles Stanley):
1.Thanksgiving magnifies the Lord because we are acknowledging Him as the source of all our blessings. It can also have an effect on those who hear us praising and thanking God, as they may be prompted to do likewise. But there are benefits for those expressing gratitude, as well.
2. Thankfulness readjusts our focus. When we begin to praise and thank the Lord, the pressures and demands of daily life feel lighter. Instead of having our minds distracted by the cares of this world, God and His goodness become the center of our focus. What’s more, we gain awareness of our dependence upon Him and become more appreciative of His care and provision.
3. Gratitude releases our anxiety. We rarely feel grateful when we’re burdened with troubles and worries, but that’s when we most need to offer God our gratitude. There’s an amazing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual change that occurs when we begin voicing praise. Burdens are lifted, the internal churning stops, and we come away rejoicing in the Lord.
4. Thanksgiving reinforces our faith. Recalling our blessings and the many ways God has expressed His goodness toward us reminds us of His faithfulness. Knowing how He has worked in the past, strengthens us to trust Him for the future.
JC family, The next time you’re feeling down or burdened, remember all the good that comes from thanking the Lord, and lift your voice in gratefulness to Him. God is right, it is indeed good to give Thanks!
Maplewood NJ
The best advise, right there, Maplewood! Thank you! ♥️
DeleteAmen. You said it all! That is why Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Gratitude and praise in all situations.
DeleteMe too Jeanne & Easter.
DeleteWonderful thank you Maplewood
DeleteI am grateful for the hardship and difficulties in my life, they have grown me into a better person and deepened my faith in God. Today is another beautiful day. Grateful to be alive!
ReplyDeleteIt has been an incredible privilege to see your journey and transformation Z. To God be the glory!
DeleteAre you still on this site Z?
DeleteI think of you many times while I am praying?
Amen Zfuntastic! When we face trials and tribulations we rejoice because we can test our faith and suffer like our Savior
DeleteSharing a favorite Helen Steiner Rice poem.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning, God! YOU are ushering in another day, Untouched and freshly new, So here I come to ask You, God, If You'll renew me too. Forgive the many errors that I made yesterday and let me try again, dear God, to walk closer in THY WAY, Father, I can't make it on my own, so TAKE MY HAND and HOLD IT TIGHT, for I can't WALK ALONE.
Praying for JC Warriors as you pray for me.
I love this! Thanks for sharing Sassy Mom. Praying for you and all JC Warriors! KS
DeleteThank you Sassy Mom for that poem. I am battling some things and having a hard time learning this practice of thanking God for my difficulties. It seems like I'm lying or being a smart alec when I do. Your poem helps me focus on its not my power, its His. You're in my prayers. God Bless you
DeleteThanks for the poem Sassy Mom. Fast forwarding it to 2020 because it still has the ring of truth all around.
DeletePraying for Jesus to handle your battles, our dear KMertens. Until then, rather than focusing on the hard time you may be having thanking God for difficulties, would it be easier, or feel more truthful and less smart-alecky, to focus on and thank Him for a few of the good things? All you can praise and thank God for and be glad about, including tiny treasures and personal pleasures?
DeleteAsking for a friend ;)
Love to you and thank you for being in our JC Family.
Awesome poem Sassy Mom! I’m sharing with my Mom and Sis and my Bible group.
DeletePraying for you dear Kmertens. God knows just what you’re going through. It is hard for me to thank Him for hard times but “I just do it” like the Nike commercial. Rejoice because He is so much greater than your problems. And He walks you through them.
Good advice dear Brie!
Thank you my sisters, Brie and Jeanne. I'm just exhausted and I'm forgetting the basics. I sure do appreciate your nice words and prayers. The Holy Spirit led me today to Acts 16 where Paul and Silas were in prison and during the darkest hour they gave thanks and sang praises and as a result the doors flew open and chains fell off. I wished I had someone to sing praises with but I came back here later and found your kind and loving words so here I found someone... you! Thank you and God Bless you. Love, Kathy
DeleteI understand your exhaustion having been in your boat as sole caretaker of an aged and infirm parent. Glad the Holy Spirit led you to Acts 16. Music is my prayer. I am singing this song with you: BREAK EVERY CHAIN
Delete"Break Every Chain"
There is power in the name of Jesus
There is power in the name of Jesus
There is power in the name of Jesus
To break every chain
Break every chain
Break every chain
REPEAT :)
Have always loved that song dear Brie! So much power in the Name of Jesus! He is our strength when we are weak, our light when we are surrounded in darkness, our peace when everything around us is in turmoil, our joy even in our tears. He is our everything and we thank Him and praise His Holy Name!
DeleteThere is POWER in HIS name! ♥️🎶
Deletehttps://youtu.be/-pD2zIuiC2g
Just this very morning, I was reading about "thankfulness in all things and circumstances". It lead me to stories of the concentration camps and hardships (i.e. fleas and lice) that were more than a hardship, but later seen as a "blessing" as it kept the German soldiers away from them. Something clearly that cold not be understood at the time, but then later the "blessing" was revealed to the prisoners. I understand it does not make the trial less painful, but this later understanding is comforting of Gods presence even in struggles. Sometimes a situation will not be revealed in this life but possibly upon meeting face to face with Jesus in heaven. Dear Lord help me to see your presence in ALL circumstances and be grateful for it. Amen.
ReplyDeleteYes ABC - that reminds me of Corrie Ten Boom's "The Hiding Place" - what faith they all had! Dear Lord, I am grateful for all you have given me. KS
DeleteEven in the darkest day and when we are facing the greatest hardship He still lights our way and comforts our hearts. He us our sweet relief, and refreshment for our soul. He is the reason for our gratitude and He is worthy of our praise.
DeleteGood Morning J C Family;
ReplyDeleteI am truly feeling grateful today after reading the devotion and the comments from each of you! God is good to me and my family but sometimes I don't focus on his goodness as much as should because I am too busy focusing on the distractions the enemy is throwing at me designed to take my focus from the Lord. I am praying that GOD will renew my perspective and forgive my many errors as well Sassy Mom! God deserves my praise!! My husband and I are praying about purchasing a vehicle for him because it is a NEED, the one he has is on it's last leg, but there are some hurdles in the process. He went through a tough battle with cancer last year, chemo, radiation, and two surgeries, but GOD showed up and he won the battle, but it left the finances in an awkward place. Agree with me that GOD will meet us at the dealership and provide HIS best deal on Monday! We will be thanking him in advance! I'll keep praying and thanking God for each of YOU as you continue to do the same for us!
IN HIS LOVE
God's daughter--- Lifting you and your husband up to The Throne of Grace. Asking the Lord to do a supernatural 'work' on your finances. And, Lord, light up their pathway with your living light so they know Your way to go. Send Your Great Peace and Blessings upon this day. AMEN and AMEN
DeleteGod's daughter - Joining JJ in prayer.
DeletePraying that God guides you to the perfect vehicle and answers your prayers and heals all your weaknesses. He already knows what you need and can provide it! Trust in Him and lean not unto your own understanding. Happy Thanksgiving. Much love
DeleteThank you Jesus for your everlasting love. As we go through our struggles in life help us to search your love through others..through my wonderful JC family always ready to share their wisdom and most importantly their prayers. Thank you Lord for your mercy over them. I feel very blessed, my savior, because I can feel their love for you through their words. They have been a strong Christian example and have helped me grow in my walk of faith. All praise and glory to you sweet Jesus. Meanwhile I have been very busy helping my daughter move into her new home..thank you Jesus. Please know that I have been reading your posts daily uplifting me always. Happy Sunday to all!
ReplyDeleteThank you Payton family; God bless you and yours!
ReplyDeletePREPARING FOR ADVENT
ReplyDeleteRevelation, the story of the final judgment to bring full restoration to everything that is God’s which is everything. The LORD begins the Divine Correction by walking among His chosen ones, in this case, the churches of Asia Minor. Sixth stop: Philadelphia (not PA) (Revelation 3:7-13)
The LORD Almighty who is sovereign over all, in His omnipotence has opened the door to salvation and the faithful souls in the small church residing in Philadelphia have gone through it. The city was situated on the Imperial Post Road, an important trade route thus was a hustling, bustling city where money talked and those without means were afforded little voice. But the faithful were not quieted by the efforts of the elite to squelch their faith. They stayed true to His word and affirmed His name even when they were maligned for doing so. Jesus has nothing but good things to say about His faithful ones in Philadelphia and their faithfulness will not go unrewarded. Jesus encourages them by letting them know, ‘I am coming soon; hold fast to what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.’ Jesus piles on blessing after blessing that they will receive by remaining constant in their faith. Indeed, the church in Philadelphia has ‘Blessed the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy Name.’
This letter affirms the second primary purpose of Advent, to renew hope. The first, the need for repentance, has been seen in the previous letters but in this letter there is nothing but hope. A true Advent experience mingles repentance and hope in equal proportion. It goes without saying that the two are complimentary. In repenting there comes hope; there is no hope if there is no repentance. These times are difficult and we may seem powerless in the face of them but He is coming, He is right around the corner, and we WILL see His victory over all the demonic forces confronting us. Do not allow fatigue to set in for ‘fatigue makes cowards of us all’ (it will cause us to compromise our faith). Advent is a time to strengthen our Hope, for as He came once humbly to a manger in Bethlehem, he will come again and this time, not as a tiny baby but as the supreme LORD of all. In that moment, ‘Every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord to the glory of God the Father!’ ‘Wake up’ and secure your grip on Him for He is almost here!
Our JC reading for today, shows us the way to the spirit of faith exemplified by our brothers & sisters in the church at Philadelphia. We are here to encourage each other to do the same. God be with you. With love, Bob
Thank you Bob and God bless you 🙏.
Delete...Do not allow fatigue to set in for ‘fatigue makes cowards of us all’ (it will cause us to compromise our faith). Advent is a time to strengthen our Hope...
DeleteDear Lord, You know I have covid fatigue, political fatigue, pain fatigue, etc. Would You always keep me free of Hope fatigue? May I always seek out and thank You for all the little pleasures and tiny treasures You lovingly plant along the way to brighten our day; they help keep hope alive in me and I appreciate You for sending them.
❤️️ 🎶🎶🎶❤️️ YOU KEEP HOPE ALIVE ❤️️ 🎶🎶🎶❤️️ by Jon Reddick and Mandisa
DeleteDays may be darkest, but your light is greater
You light our way, God, you light our way
When evil is rising, you're rising higher
With power to save, with power to save
You keep hope alive, you keep hope alive
From the beginning to end, your word never fails
You keep hope alive, because you are alive
Jesus, you are alive
Death had a stronghold, but your life was stronger
Rose from the grave, rose up from the grave, yeah yeah
When evil is rising, you're rising higher
With power to save, with power to save, oh-oh-oh
You keep hope alive, you keep hope alive
From the beginning to end, your word never fails
You keep hope alive, because you are alive
Jesus, you are alive
There's hope in the morning
Hope in the evening
Hope because you're living
Hope because you're breathing
There's hope in the breaking
Hope in the sorrow
Hope for this moment
My hope for tomorrow
There's hope in the morning
There's hope in the evening
There's hope because you're living
There's hope because you're breathing
There's hope in the breaking
There's hope in the sorrow
Oh hope for this moment (there's hope)
My hope for tomorrow (there's hope)
You keep hope alive, you keep hope alive
From the beginning to end, your word never fails
Oh, you keep hope alive, you keep hope alive
From the beginning to end, your word never fails
You keep hope alive, because you are alive
Jesus, you are alive, oh yes, you are
You keep hope alive, you keep hope alive
From the beginning to end, your word never fails
You keep hope alive, because you are alive
Jesus, you are alive
Thank you Bob. Our wonderful JC Family always encourages one another. I am so thankful! KS
DeleteHope is so powerful. And the connection to repentance is not one I remember. Thank you, Bob.
DeleteAnd Brie, thank you so much for the song. I look forward to listening.
Thanks, Brie, for this song. I brought it up on video. Powerful & hope-filled! Happy & Hope-Filled Thanksgiving to all of my JC Family! God is sovereign over us all!
DeleteAdopting your prayers most days, Brie. Especially today over all fatigue! In Jesus's name I pray with gratitude expecting results. 🙏♥️
DeleteSometimes even my fatigue gets fatigued, Audra. Praying to God to keep His Hope Alive in all of us.
DeleteThank you Bob! We must not get fatigued. God is our constant strength and He equips with all we need. Let us not grow lazy, complacent or lukewarm.
DeleteDear Brie! That song blessed my heart. So powerful. Thanks Sis!
Isaiah 41:10
DeleteSo do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you (in times of fatigue) and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Amen! You Keep Hope Alive! ♥️🎶 Link
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Peter, thank you for sharing a favorite verse of mine.
DeleteIsaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, FOR I AM YOUR GOD.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
My life is filled with God's Blessings. I am releasing me and gratefully receiving them. To God be The Glory for these and ALL Blessings received:
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😊 LARGE: Thank You for working all things together for our good, all the time Blessings.
😊 SMALL: Thank You for our ability to come to Our Heavenly Father in all things like little children Blessings.
😊 EASY: Thank You for Flip-Flop Blessings.
😊 HARD: Thank You for Disappointmemt Blessings.
😊 SURPRISE: Thank You for a long loved friend who thoughtfully made and sent a gift in the mail of a mask with my school colors and mascot Blessings.
✝️ FROM ROMANS 12
PRAYING, SAYING, AND DOING
As God's Messenger I give each of you God's Warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you. Just as there are many parts to our bodies, so it is with Christ's body. We are all parts of It. It takes everyone of us to make it complete. We have different work to do. We belong to each other, and each needs all the others.
🙏 THANKSGIVING PRAYER FOR US:
Dear Heavenly Father God, Thank You for a small child who registered for a summer camp because she was a very good swimmer and liked the size of the camp's pool. When she received her schedule on the Friday before the camp's opening on Monday, swimming was not on it. Mom, she cried "What can I do?" Just as my Mom taught me when I was a perplexed little, I said we have all weekend to pray about it until we can leave it in God's Hands. Monday Morning, she was up early. When she came out of her room dressed in her swimsuit, with her towel around her neck, her flip flops on, and her beach bag packed, I admit I was amused yet worried about disappointment We stood in a long schedule change line. The little girl in line behind us asked my daughter what time was her swim class. My daughter told of her situation. The little girl's eyes brightened and said, I have swimming on my schedule and I'm in the change line because I don't want it. When it's our turn, we'll go to the change desk together.
As people would come out of the schedule change office, they would announce what was full, so those who wanted something in a full session could get out of line. Yes, swimming was announced as full. Both girls had high hopes so we stayed in line anyway.
The end? They allowed my daughter and the little girl behind her to swap sessions, saying how could we say no to someone who came all dressed and ready for us to say yes! In unison, both girls let out a big, gleeful Thank You! My daughter and I made the Sign of His Cross!
Would you help us unleash our faith by: ♡Praying and inviting You to get involved in our situations?
♡Saying and talking like we truly believe You are working all things together for good? and,
♡Doing whatever You ask of us, whatever it takes to keep us ready to receive, and accepting Your decision once we put it all in Your Hands?
Would You stand us up and bind us together in Faith everytime, including when circumstances appear to be against us? Would You accept our gratitude that we can trust You completely to be here all of the time? In Jesus' Name I ask. I seek. I knock. I praise. I thank. Amen
🎶 CHORUS FROM HE WAS THERE ALL THE TIME by Joseph Larson🎶
DeleteHe was there all the time
He was there all the time
Waiting patiently in line
He was there all the time
Amen Brie. He is our loving, forgiving, and giving Father. He will give you whatever you ask for, according to His will. Hallelujah.
DeletePapa, help us hope and believe such that we will dress appropriately in our faith. May we wear our swimsuits because we know how amazing, generous, and kind you are.
DeleteThank you again, Brie.
Thanks sweet Brie! Amen
DeleteWe can trust in Him completely to be with us all the time! He guides us to the desires of our heart even if it means jumping into a swimming pool. I love to swim but haven't been able to because of Covid. God is making things better in His own timing. Leaning on my long suffering fruit of the spirit. Wait on the Lord.
Thank You Jesus. Praise the Lord continually and always.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Bob, for the Advent of Hope. Let us not grow weary. Thankyou Brie for your thankfuls each day, and the songs you share. KMertens, my prayers are with you as you thank Him for struggles. Prayers for all my JC family this day. You are always brought to mind when God wants me to pray for you all. Remember to breathe this holiday week. I write this as I sit in the Dallas FW airport with my family waiting to board a flight to Cancun for Thanksgiving. Love and prayers my JC family. Mindy, Spokane WA
ReplyDeleteTraveling Mercies to and from, Mindy. Enjoy!
DeleteSafe travels for you. I was at DFW Airport last week and It was 2 years ago, sitting in the Denver airport, that I discovered this blog
DeleteSafe travels, catch some sun and sand in your toes for me. What a distant memory that feels like now. Bless you and your family, Mindy!
DeletePraying for your traveling safety! Happy Thanksgiving Mindy and all my JC Family! May God put a hedge of protection around you all and protect you and your family from Covid. We are taken care of! Hallelujah!
DeleteMost Gracious Loving Father, The dawn of a new day is upon me and I am grateful that You've made it possible and added me into it. Thank You Father. I know that as I give You my thanks, You in turn give me Your peace that will invade my soul and my circumstances. It is my continual praise and thanksgiving to You that keeps me in peace while the answers to my prayers are on the way, and that this peace comes after I’ve thank You for the answers, not before. May I remain consistent in my praise and thanksgiving to You because it helps keep me in faith and in the position to see my prayers answered. THANK YOU LORD FOR JESUS!
ReplyDeleteThank You Lord for delighting in me because I fear You.
Thank You Lord for the plans You have for me; plans to prosper and not to harm me, plans to give me a hope and a future.
Thank You Lord For instructing and teaching me in the way which I should go and for guiding me with Your eyes.
Thank You Lord for knowing my body and uprooting every malfunctioning organ.
Thank You Lord for building a hedge of divine protection around me, my family and friends.
Thank You Lord for turning my captivity around and causing me to be like them that dream.
Thank You Lord for keeping me from presumptuous sins and not letting them have dominion over me.
Thank You Lord for giving me the grace to wait on You and not on man.
Thank You Lord for the many blessings that cannot be counted.
Thank You Lord You for the unspeakable joy in knowing that my Redeemer Lives!
Blessings and Peace.
Maplewood, NJ
Joining my thanks with yours, and sprinkling thanks like powdered sugar on my waffles, topped with delicious Maplewood NJ syrup.
DeleteWhat a perfect thank you list, sweet Maplewood! Amen and Amen
DeleteBrie, You're making me hungry. Much love to you both and gratitude for all of my Brothers and Sisters, and for all of God's blessings that just keep tumbling down to bless my heart.
Thank you dear warriors for all your prayers for my son & sil Janie. My son's test results revealed a small cyst, NO CANCER! HALLELUJAH! Doin" a praise dance. He is encouraged to drink more water. Like his mama, he doesn't get thirsty. Janie's test did not reveal anything threatening & her pain has subsided. Glory, Glory to Your name! Our enemies are scattered! The Lord reigns! Hallelujah, Amen!
ReplyDelete💃 Hallelujah Dance for the Victory Report, Jan
DeleteJan - AMEN!!! Celebrating your "VICTORY IN JESUS"!!!!
DeleteAWESOME!! Godspeed.
DeleteThank you Jesus for answered prayers of uplifting outcomes!
DeleteCelebrating with you Jan!!!
DeleteHallelujah! Dancing in my living room for your son's good report and Janie's improvement! God is so good and faithful!
DeletePlease pray for my daughter Debbi who will have a virtual Dr. consultation at 11:15 am, one hour from now.
ReplyDeletePraying for Debbi now, Sassy Mom
DeletePraying SassyMom for your Debbie & wisdom knowledge & discernment from the Dr. Amen
DeletePrayers warriors for my native land, the Philippines. Typhon hit some of the islands. My relatives area was not hit as hard, thank You Lord 🙏
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DeleteI missed the timing on this, Sassy Mom; however, I'm still praying for Debbi and that her consultation went well.
DeletePraying for the Philippines and that God will guide and protect His people.
DeleteMuch thanks and gratitude to my JC Family for prayers. Debbi said "Everything is good! Another routine appointment." Thanks and praises to You Lord.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Victory Report, Sassy Mom!
ReplyDeleteThank God all is good with Debbi! One more reason to rejoice and be glad.
ReplyDeleteIn keeping with today's DEVOTION, There is an element of mystery in this transaction: You give Me thanks (regardless of your feelings), and I give you joy (regardless of your circumstances).
ReplyDeleteThank you God and JC Prayer Warrioring Family for all of your prayers, both seen from Jeanne, MadFox, Janet, Jan gridley, Audra, Sassy Mom, Butterfly Love, JJ, all our unseen Family. From the hospital, I received His Victory to make it through, out and home!
I now have oil for and in my lamp, and my card is ready for the marker to cover the B9 spot, when our Lord calls out B9. Until then, thank you for your continued prayers, both seen and unseen, because all praying pray-ers are worthy in God's Eyes, as every prayer of the herd is always Heard in God's Ears. IN Jesus' Name. Amenn
Continuing in prayers that all is well with you Brie. Our Father is so good and faithful to us and His healing touch is perfect. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen. God bless!
DeletePrayed for you this morning dear Brie that the enemy be scattered, diminishing any worries or doubt from your heart & mind. Be blessed by His faithfulness & love🙏💕
DeleteThank you for all of your prayer gifts.
DeleteThey are truly needed and appreciated. 🙏💕🙏💕🙏
Posted my bouquet on yesterday.
Praying for that B9 sweet sister! Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean NOT on your own understanding. Remember His past faithfulness and lean on it. Thank You Father for a good report in the Name of Christ Jesus we pray. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThanks our Jeanne. I suspect you are In the kitchen. May everything you so lovingly prepare be blessed by Him, stirred in His Love and filled with Him. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteI read this devotion and it hit me so hard ! I prayed for forgiveness for complaining and grumbling when things get tough instead being being Thankful. Its because that the human way to deal with difficulties and hardships , but belong to God now ....we need to be like Him.Imagine if you had a child who was always grumbling "the dinner is taking too long, its too hot to go out to play !" As a parent you want your child to be grateful in all circumstance and yet we have these expectations from our kids. Lord please teach us to be thankful for always and in everything . So today am thankful for the loss of my dad and my sister, it hurt like crazy but they are in no more pain and are in the Lord's presence .....I have a long list of things I need to be thankful today ...so am off to be thankful today and I look treasures along the way.....
ReplyDeleteMin, I just wanted to send a little message of encouragement in that your fellow JC warriors are praying with you on the sidelines for not only you, but precious daughter, mom, and sister: you are much ❤loved💙 through Christ's family.
DeleteAmen with much ❤love!
DeleteTiny treasures strategically placed along the way and little pleasures to brighten your day:
DeleteAsk and it shall be given unto you.
Seek and you shall find.
Knock and His Doors will be open unto you.
Allelu, Allelu, Alleluia!
Should you wish to share your gathered bouquet of tiny treasures and little pleasures at the end of the day, feel free to do so. Love to you and our entire JC family. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
PS. Mine were posted on yesterday's JC board.
DeleteDear Min Ahadi, Hope you found many treasures along the way. Whenever I miss my Dad who passed away a long time ago from lung cancer, I remember how strong his faith was and then I feel so much better because I know I'll be with him again.
DeleteAmen Janet, Butterfly love and Brie, my dear sisters, we are praying for Min Ahadi and she is very much loved and part of our dear Family, as you all are! Much love. God bless you all.
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (Colossians 3:15,17). Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6).
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father, thank You for the gift of You. There is no better gift than the gift of Your Presence and salvation. You are our most loving Father Whose face shines upon us at all times; during all circumstances. You are with us. You walk with us and hold our hand, through it all. Thank You for Your heavenly Presence which is with us and goes before us. I praise You Lord always. Thank You Jesus. Thank You for all You are and all You do. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
"God gave us peace when we were in pieces." I saw this posted on a church that I passed yesterday during a most enlightening cab ride. The Lord took me to an area a couple of hours away from where I live to drop off this wonderful lady to visit her brother and his family for the holidays. He is a pastor and the area is so beautiful. It was like being in a whole different world. She made the comment that it was like something from Norman Rockwell. It was the most adorable, quaint town and beautiful countryside. Thank You Jesus for seeing Your beauty and making my heart smile with the joy that only You can provide. Praise God!
DeleteThank you for sharing with us the beauty and awe of your light filled day that only the Lord can give! Thanks dear Janet!😘
DeleteThanks for sharing your treasures and pleasures, Janet. I could definitely put myself in the scene you described. I posted my treasure and pleasures on yesterday. Enjoy His Blessings our Dear Sister Friend in Christ!
DeleteJust love that Janet! God gave us peace when we were in pieces! He is close to the broken hearted and we all have been there. He doesn't mind our brokenness. He is there to make us whole little by little, day by day. I pray that you will be guided to a place to live where your heart always smiles. Thank You Jesus!
DeleteThe city does not need the sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it. (Revelations 21:23-24). The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end. (Isaiah 60:19-20). The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5).
ReplyDeleteSitting this morning looking out the bedroom window, my wife and I watched a busy little squirrel at work; scurrying back and forth burying nuts, then sitting back on it's haunches to munch one. I went to make tea and came back to see my wife crying (tears of joy). She said the Lord just spoke to me, He said ' Just as you take great delight in watching my creation,so I take great delight in you'. I pass this on to you dear brothers and sisters in Christ, our God takes great over YOU.
ReplyDeleteZephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; he will quiet you by his love he; will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 Thanks for a new post-it note, Peter!
DeleteThanks Peter! You blessed my heart with that. You have a lovely wife and she's a sister to us too. Always loved that verse. We have a Mighty Warrior watching out for us and He loves us so much He rejoices over us with singing. How blessed we are!
DeleteThank you brother Peter for sharing your wife's reaction to God's goodness through this experience. Those moments of special touches from the Holy Spirit is sooo precious, rich & overwhelming. Bless you both for giving us a glimpse into your day together🥰
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan, it is the things like this, little treasures and pleasures gathered along the way throughout the day that I read somewhere in the bibltags. blogspot, that at the end of the day we can present to Him as a bouquet in thanks. Amen! "Those moments of special touches from the Holy Spirit is sooo precious".
DeleteYes! Peter Yes!
DeleteMy Bouquet of treasures and pleasures are posted at the end of yesterday. In agreement with your posting, "Those moments of special touches from the Holy Spirit are sooo precious". I shall be cognizant of gathering more today!
Amen Jan! Holy Spirit moments are the best.
DeleteI love that Peter. We gather the spots of light He casts on our path and those special moments when the Spirit is moving in us and speaking to us and give Him a bouquet of all the gathered treasures He bestows on us at the end of the day in thanksgiving.
Praying & thanking the Lord for the requests that have been posted. SassyMom for Sandi, Audra for hubby, continued prayer for you & Kyle dear Brie, Norah, Min, for your aching heart, may you get the books you're looking for. 🙏💕 And a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone👏👍🥰💕😘!!!
ReplyDeletePraying with you and for you dear Jan. Keeping Sandy, Marc, Kyle, Norah, Min in my prayers. Thank You Father for granting our prayers. You have been so good and faithful. Thank You Jesus.
DeleteThank you Lord for your gifts of light, hope, and love that others have shared through today's devotion, through their divine filled moments, and the sharing of your word!👣🫂💞
ReplyDeleteI also have an update on our dear friend who has bacterial pneumonia: He is making slow progress, and since his blood sugar was down they were going to put in a feeding tube soon. Our friends wife shared with me that her son in laws' sweet grandma was saying the rosary on her giant rosary, which was blessed by Pope John Paul. THANK YOU LOVING FAMILY IN CHRIST!
Brie November 24, 2021 at 8:01 AM with corrections:
DeleteThanks for sharing, our dear sister friend in Christ, Butterfly Love. I am SHOUTING OUT THANKSGIVING PRAISES TO A GOOD GOD, who makes all things new. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Praying for your dear friend that the Miracle Maker is working hard to turn his condition around and raise his blood sugar. Thank You Father for this in Jesus' Name.
DeleteThanking Him with you dear Brie for His faithfulness.
Miss you dear Butterfly love! Hope and pray all is going well. God bless you in all things.
DeleteWhat a wonderful post! I have a Thanksgiving, my daughters 3 month scan for colon cancer was clear! Deep sign of relief! And I ask for prayers as I give thanks in all circumstances, as my suture line from my brain surgery 6 weeks ago is still not closed. But it is BETTER. Please pray that it heals to 100%…I know God is healing me, and I am learning to trust him. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Ellen.
DeleteVICTORY TODAY IS YOURS! Even when You can't see Him, He's working because He never Stops working.
I am also thanking Him for your daughter's 3 month clear and clean B9 scan. Thanks be to God! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Heavenly Father, the greatest blessing I have ever and will ever receive is Your forgiveness. Thank You, Jesus. Help me to always give You the praise You are due. Thank You for Your love, presence, guidance and protection, praying in Jesus name.
ReplyDelete"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" (2 Corinthians 9:15).
You now have 2 or more gathered in Sassy Mom. Thank you for leading us in this prayer. In Jesus Name. Amen.
DeleteGathering in to your lovely prayer dear Sassy Mom and thanking Him for everything He is to us. Amen and Amen.
DeleteIn gratitude today for hubby feeling better. All prayers help! On his behalf and for all others with illness, we know God made our amazing bodies with immune systems to keep us healthy. Thank you Lord, for activating these systems in those in need to bring about healthy results, benign reports, and more days to praise your holy name with those we love. Thank you Jesus! Thanks you JC prayer warriors!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus for this shared Victory!
DeleteBecause He LIVES I can face tomorrow
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/oPW9xYEyijQ
Really enjoyed that song dear Sassy Mom! It lifted my weary heart. Thank you so much!
DeleteNew to me .... Down on my knees, I found my Jesus
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Thanks Sassy Mom. This song was new to me too. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and immediately got down on my knees.
DeleteAlways loved that song dear Sassy Mom!
DeleteSorry I have no time to read but I stopped in to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Praying for you and yours! Let us give give thanks to Him together! Rejoice and be glad and praise Him.
ReplyDeleteDear Precious Sister Jeanne, I receive your blessing. Echoing the same for you, your loved ones and JC Warriors. Thank you for letting your JESUS LIGHT SHINE. Giving thanks, rejoicing and praising my Jesus.
ReplyDeletePraying for your Sandi, Sassy Mom, and for all of my JC Family. Love to you. My Cataract Consultation was WAAAY to long - 4.5 hrs. My DH waited patiently & we were SO GLAD to be home. Have to decide on a date and I'm giving that to the Lord. Heading to bed, a tired, happy woman. Praying for you, Jeanne - so thankful for your new Grand. Brie, Audra, Jan, Janet, et al - Love you SO much. Praying for all.
ReplyDeleteCounting my Blessings!
Praying with you for Sandi. She is always in my prayers as you are. So sorry your Cataract consultation was so long. My eye doctor told me that I will eventually need that surgery too but she also said after it, I will be able to see so much better. So I am thanking God for guiding everything for you and I believe you vision will be much improved afterwards. Be not afraid, you know you will not be alone through it. Thanks! I am so thrilled about a little baby girl coming in May! So many reasons to be thankful. Especially for our dear JC Family, and most of all I'm thankful to be a beloved daughter of the Most High. We are Family! Thank You Jesus!
DeleteHappy and blessed Thanksgiving to all!
Returning at the end of the day at Brie's invitation to share my bouquet of pleasures and treasures.
ReplyDeleteI treasure the prayers that hit the page, or are whispered by readers.
It brings me pleasure to pray for all, seen and unseen requests knowing that God knows them all.
We treasure our health and that of our family and friends and know that it's gonna be OK
It's a pleasure to feel blessed and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Thank you Jesus, for all you do for use.
Thankfulness truly takes the sting out of adversity. Good night and God bless
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Thanks dear sister Brie! So many reasons to be thankful and just to belong to my JC Family is such a blessing to me. Love you all.
DeleteThank You Father for leading me here, and for leading me through every day until we meet Face to face.
Thank you Brie for these reminders- God bless!
DeleteI plant little pleasures and tiny treasures to brighten your day. Look carefully for them, and pluck them one by one. When you reach the end of the day, you will have gathered a lovely bouquet.
DeleteMy Today's Bouquet:
1. Sun peeking through autumn colored leaves
2. Bright Bright Sonshiny Day
3. Petting the soft fur on kittens
4. My loves ones waking up
5. Looking forward to a Giving Thanks Thanksgiving Dinner!
6. Quiet prayerful mornings watching daybreak
7. Honey in The Rock, Money in the bank, water in the Stone, and Manna on the ground
8. Enough
9. All the nice kind employees who are day brighteners and happy to see me.
10. Free Root Beer Dum Dums
11. The Thanks in Thanksgiving
12. Continuous Christian Music
13. Lost and Found
14. Cool Air on a warm day.
15. Warm Air on a cold day
16. Friends calling and their sincere concern for me
17. My JC Framily
18. Receiving help
19. Enough money to pay the repairmen
20. Repairmen
Happy Thanksgiving Family! Today's devotion has me singing,
ReplyDeleteI'M SO BLESSED by Cain
https://youtu.be/pixiPiwW5aw
Happy and blessed Thanksgiving to all my dear brothers and sisters here. Thanks dear Brie! Love that song. Amen to that!
DeleteIf I got You Lord, then I'm blessed! He's all we need.
I sing it this way:
DeleteI'm so Blessed! I'm so Blessed! I've got God's Heartbeat in my chest...
AMEN!!!! Yes we are blessed. Echoing your "Happy Thanksgiving to our JC Family."
ReplyDeletePsalm 107:1 "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."
Dear Sassy Mom, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. God will be sitting in Debbi's seat and you will be surrounded by His amazing Love and peace. I'm sending a big hug.
DeleteEphesians 3:19 - And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
Happy Thanksgiving JC Warriors. Have a blessed day.
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Happy Thanksgiving dear TJ!
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this wonderful blessed day in the Lord! Thank You Jesus 😊.
ReplyDeleteRejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
DeleteHappy and blessed Thanksgiving dear Janet!
DeleteHeavenly Father, thank You. I praise You Lord always. Let all of us be filled with Your perfect love, peace, and joy. Let us sing praises to You all day. As You lovingly watch over us, let our love, smiles and laughter fill Your heart with love, peace, and joy like You give to us Lord. I can't thank You enough Lord. You are so amazing. Thank You Jesus 😊.
ReplyDeleteI am Giving God His thanks regardless of the situation; I am receiving His Joy regardless of the circumstances. Thank You Lord. Thank you for an amazing Sonrise, spreading slowly across the sky. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
DeleteAmen Janet. Sending Love, blessings and immense thanksgiving for this beautiful JC family
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blessings dear Blessings from NY! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
DeleteGive thanks with a grateful heart
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Amen and thank you dear Sassy Mom! I was thinking of you because I know you miss your dear Debbi! God bless and comfort you sweet sister.
Delete"Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name!" -Psalm 100:4
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all and giving thanks for this forum and the ability to gather together as believers! Love and blessings JC Warriors!
Thank you so much dear Jesus! Today and everyday! Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Praise Him from Whom all Blessings Flow!
DeleteAnother example of Divine Exchange, "You give Me thanks (regardless of your feelings), and I give you joy (regardless of your circumstances)".
ReplyDeleteOthers examples include:
1 Beauty for ashes ( a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.)
2 Jesus gave His life that we may live.
3 He received stripes from the scourging that we may receive healing ( through His stripes we are healed).
4 He bore our shame that we may share His Glory.
There are many more examples of Divine Exchanges when we think about it.
It is not natural to do this; give thanks FOR, not in, ALL circumstances. No, this is supernatural. We can only do this through the power of the Holy Spirit living and working in and through us.
I have and still do at times battle with this. I find in easier to give thanks IN all circumstances. The FOR all circumstances requires absolute trust , that no matter what, no matter how, somehow He will bring beauty out of the ashes of disappointment, somehow healing out of excruciating pain, somehow peace and joy out of heart-rending tragedy, somehow hope and blessings out of ( to us) hopeless situations.
In thanking Him FOR all circumstances we abandon all hope of us ever being able to rectify the situation. Instead we step out of the boat onto the water, we implicitly trust Him 'lock, stock and barrel'. This brings about a sea change - a profound or notable transformation, in us.
The situation may still look bleak but we know, we absolutely know He's in control, He brings us deeper into the "Light of His Presence that removes the sting from adversity." Bless His Holy Name.
Amen!!
DeleteAmen! No matter how the situation looks, we know the Lord is in charge and He can turn anything into good! Hallelujah!
DeleteI just listened to "I'm So Blessed," what a GREAT song. I'll get that lodged in my head. I loved reading your Divine Exchange list, Peter.
ReplyDeleteSassy Mom, you've been on my heart - praying that you have a lovely day and realize how much you have blessed and taught all of us.
Happy Thanksgiving, JC Family. Brie, your list was awesome. And I'll add, 'the Giving in Thanksgiving.'
Praying and giving thanks for all of you. Have a GREAT ONE!
Good morning God! Thank you for this new day with all its circumstances. Thank you for helping me give up the illusion of the perfect "Norman Rockwell" picture of this holiday. I give everyone and everything up to you Lord. Everyone and everything. And I thank you for the peace that comes from that focus that ONLY YOU CAN BRING. ♥️✝️🙏
ReplyDeleteGod bless you all, this and every day! ♥️
ReplyDeleteThanks to my JC Family. Thank you for loving me with your thoughts and prayers on this very difficult day without my Debbi. So grateful, thankful and blessed.
ReplyDeleteHow grateful, thankful and blessed we are to have you, Sassy Mom!
DeleteThank you Jesus! Thank you Holy Spirit! Thank you, Abba, Father, Jehovah, God! Halleluja! Hosanna! ✝️. Shalom 🙏
ReplyDeleteLet the ThanksGiving continue!
DeleteAmen, dear Rich and Brie! Let the Thanksgiving continue every day. His blessings rain down on us as our praise goes up to Him. Happy and blessed Thanksgiving!
DeleteAnd whatever you do in word or deed do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (Colossians 3:17). But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57). Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples! (Psalm 105:1).
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteColossians 3:17 🙏🏼
DeleteGood food! Praise and gratitude.
DeleteAmen Jeanne 🙏. Thank You Jesus 😊.
ReplyDeleteSo thankful for family time yesterday. The grandloves always make me smile. I plan on continuing my thankfulness throughout this holiday season and keeping my mind on HIS plans, not mine.
ReplyDeleteI hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving with full bellies and lots of laughs with your family/friends. Prayers of peace and joy to you all today and always.
Thanks dear Suzanne! Joining you with a grateful heart. So happy you had a sweet time with your dear ones and grandloves. God bless you all.
DeleteGive thanks to the Lord, His love endures forever: https://youtu.be/6umWkVwpfBk?si=pRh0HX5jvC7NtAcM
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Peter! I have always loved that song!
DeleteTHANK YOU LORD
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/DN3_tSDhDpY?si=vTX9QhDDk-7k23eX
Thanks sweet sister! I just loved that song! Thank You Lord. Amen
DeleteWhat if, just for today I am thankful for EVERYTHING including giving thanks for everything starting with the adversity of my brother Keith having shingles on top of everything else?
ReplyDeleteDear Heavenly Father God,
Thank You for helping me to acknowledge and focus on all that has been good in my life and in the lives of my dear ones. Thank You that this mindset of Perpetual Thanksgiving and gratitude realize that all the good times far outweigh all the other times.
Even though my brother Keith seems to have shingles on top of every other challenge, discouragement, and life overwhelment. Thank You for helping me find a way to Thank You and see from Your Perspective.
Thank You for all the good things You have done, are now doing, and will do. Thank You that there are many more good days to come because You Are God YTF, and the Light of Your Presence removes satan's sting from adversity.
In Jesus' Name. AMEN!
Amen. Thank You Jesus.
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