sooo, here we are on another thursday…i’m back at st. arbucks this week, thanks to an offsite meeting this morning…i’m enjoying the amazing atmosphere, not to mention these cool morning temperatures…fall has definitely arrived here in the booming metropolis of lima, oh…i have to say, that even though there aren’t huge numbers of comments each week…i really look forward to thursdays…i set aside time every day to thank God for the blessings in my life, but even more so each thursday…in fact i’m starting to spend more and more time each week, just being silent and allowing the Holy Spirit to remind me of the blessings in my life…
so here we go…i start and hopefully there will be some who follow…
this week i am thankful for the cooler temperatures and for the colors of the leaves that as they are all changing…i’m thankful for college football on saturday, even when my team isn’t that good…i’m thankful for amazing friends who have lifted me up in prayer this week and supported me…i’m thankful for new conversations and meeting new people…i’m thankful for God’s protection over little babies in their mothers’ wombs, and good reports from doctors…i’m thankful for sandie and robin being home from the hospital and for even the small amounts of healing that God has brought…i’m thankful for the ability to laugh at myself…i’m thankful for a great weekend and the extra time kasey and i had to spend with each other…i’m thankful for the fact that i was still able to beat her in golf…i’m thankful that we were able to watch fireproof with our friends shane and april(great flick)…i’m thankful for an amazingly beautiful wife who is also an amazing mother…i’m thankful that God is in complete control no matter what the financial status of our country…i’m thankful for the strength and energy to face the day today…i’m thankful for the ability to sit and drink my venti skinny caramel macchiato at st. arbucks this morning…(i tried to get regular, but the barista said, “don’t you want non-fat milk in that?” i think kasey paid her off!!!)
sooo, there you have it…a start for my list this week…i hope to hear from you…name, e-mail, and what it is that you are thankful for this week…
it’s…
thankful thursday!!!
I am thankful for God’s provision this week! I’m thankful that when I walked into Elida to introduce myself, the principal asked me if I could teach right then. I’m thankful that I have six sub days lined up at Temple. I’m thankful that the same teacher I covered for at Elida requested me to sub again today. I’m thankful that I picked up three people’s shifts at Kohl’s this week. I’m thankful for these things because that means I can start paying my own bills again, and making some headway on my student loans. I’m thankful that God is continuing to give me direction on where He wants me to be in Nicaragua. I’m thankful for the new relationships I am building with teachers and principals in the schools here, as well as with the director of Nicaragua Christian Academy. I’m thankful that my family is being encouraging in my decision to go. I’m thankful that before my brother left for the war this week I was able to talk to him on the phone. I’m also thankful that the same brother apologized for persecuting my faith in the past, and told me that even if he doesn’t share it, he respects it. I’m thankful for the opportunity I had to teach at the Lima Rescue Mission last week. I’m thankful for God bringing someone new to Refine this week. I’m thankful for the opportunity I had to encourage a friend who lost her job, and to see that she knows God is in control in spite of it all. I’m thankful that no matter who wins this election coming up, God is still in control. I’m thankful that gas prices went down a bit. I’m thankful that I got to see two people baptized at church on Sunday, because I love celebrating new faith. I’m thankful that I have a roof over my head, food in my mouth, clothes on my back, and gas in my car. I’m thankful for Pastor Mike’s Sunday School class because it’s really interesting to see different people’s perspectives and hear their questions. I’m thankful that we are having Girl’s Night soon. I’m thankful that my friend made it safely to Thailand, my other friend made it safely to the Philippines, and my other friend made it safely home from Bluefields. I’m thankful that my brother made it safely to Afghanistan. I’m thankful that God has brought Pastor Mike and Dr. Grunden into my life to raise me up and guide me as I prepare to go into long term missions. I’m thankful that Daniel Ortega kept his election promises, and did not return to his old ways of ruling the country of Nicaragua under religious persecution and communism. I’m thankful that there will be hot water in the shower when I finally get out of bed. I’m thankful that I got to sleep in today because I’m working an afternoon half day and all night at Kohl’s. I’m thankful that I feel like my focus is completely on God and what He wants in my life, and that He’s shown me once I am faithful, He will do the rest. I’m thankful that it is finally sweater weather. I’m thankful for the leaves changing colors. I’m thankful for all the blessings that God has in store for me that I don’t yet know about, and for the assurance that when trials come He will take me through them.
I am thankful today for the cool, crisp air. I love autumn. I am thankful that Shan is off for two days to help me with stage set-up. I am thankful for a husband who loves God and his family. I am thankful that LifePoint is launching on Sunday!!!!!!!!!! I am thankful that in all of our preview services we’ve seen one or more recieve Christ!
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place. 2 Corinthians 2:14
I am thankful for mercy and grace.
I am thankful for my family. I thankful for wonderful kids who are so smart and good at all they do. I thankful for a husband that loves me and treats me with respect. I am thankful for a good strong cup of coffee. I am thankful for God fearing friends. I am thankful for knowing I can trust God in all my situations…even when they seem bigger than I can handle. I am thankful for my church. I am thankful for my new sweatshirt I got last week…I needed it today lol. I am thankful for my job.
John if you don’t mind me linking my own blog.. Here is what I am thankful for…
http://cpk3.wordpress.com/2008/09/27/tears-on-a-joy-filled-night/
I’m thankful for prayer. The temps are cooling off in VA also and so each day this week I have take some time to find somewhere outside to pray. What a blessing it has been.
I’m thankful that the Lord looks over us. I am so thankful for all the protection He has given to me and my family down through the years. I am thankful for salvation and the Spirit and the Word. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve God and to be involved in a church where we continue to see God work and move. I’m thankful that Tammy and I have the opportunity to get away Fri/Sat to Smith Mt. Lake for a Pastor’s retreat. I’m thankful that we have a lake-front room waiting us. I’m thankful for good friends. I’m thankful that I know where I will spend eternity and who I will spend it with.
thanks for stopping by everyone!!! two new comers and a couple friends that stopped back by…check out ckroboth’s link if you get a chance, it’s good stuff!!!