Yes, I realize as you look closely at Clay's schoolbook, we have missed a few years.. maybe as we dig we will come across a 6th grade, a 9th grade and an 11th grade picture - is this an "epic-fail mom reality??!!
As you can imagine we have spent the last few days, digging out cardboard boxes that are turning to mush, retrieving shoes that have been stored for years, papers that we will never look at again, clothes that need to be given away... and pictures and memorabilia.... valuable on to us, tender moments of precious memories and time stopping floods of thought, memories and tears of a lifetime.
So this week as we continue to discover some new and some forgotten memories, we will remain thankful... for the perfect presence of a thoughtful Heavenly Father in our lives. He knows our day before it begins... there is a peace in that thought for me that is overwhelming, at the very least. Join me this week, as we just simply thank HIM. Most all can quote at some level, Philippians 4:6,
Do not be anxious about anything, but in EVERY situation by prayer and petition, with THANKSGIVING, present your requests to God.
Nothing is too big or too small to pray
about…
God, through Paul, wouldn’t have
instructed us to pray in every situation if every situation wasn’t affected by
prayer.
The Bible gives us beautiful examples of how to pray with thanksgiving. A favorite of mine is Psalm 138. Would you just take a few minutes and use the words of David to guide your thankful heart. You insert your family, your situation, your concerns, your joys...
Like Paul, I so often say of you, my beloved friends... I thank my God every time I think of you!
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;
before the “gods” I will sing your praise.
I will bow down toward your holy temple
and will praise your name
for your unfailing love and your faithfulness,
for you have so exalted your solemn decree
that it surpasses your fame.
When I called, you answered me;
you greatly emboldened me.
before the “gods” I will sing your praise.
I will bow down toward your holy temple
and will praise your name
for your unfailing love and your faithfulness,
for you have so exalted your solemn decree
that it surpasses your fame.
When I called, you answered me;
you greatly emboldened me.
May all the kings of the earth praise you, Lord,
when they hear what you have decreed.
May they sing of the ways of the Lord,
for the glory of the Lord is great.
when they hear what you have decreed.
May they sing of the ways of the Lord,
for the glory of the Lord is great.
Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;
though lofty, he sees them from afar.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life.
You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes;
with your right hand you save me.The Lord will vindicate me;
your love, Lord, endures forever—
do not abandon the works of your hands.
though lofty, he sees them from afar.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life.
You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes;
with your right hand you save me.The Lord will vindicate me;
your love, Lord, endures forever—
do not abandon the works of your hands.
Yes we have all had some similar water EVENT. hah. I ran down the basement steps several years ago and had to comprehend that small objects were floating across the bottom two stairs. wow! I love the thought that HE knows my day before I do. Not sure I ever really thought of it in those exact words. Enjoy the treasures you are finding. Happy Thanksgiving to you and family. Love Jill
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DeleteSo great to see you at church on Sundays and know what you are doing for your family is extending into our church family! Huge memory maker coming up at church! I don't know how involved you are with "One More Thing" but I'm praying that God's hands move in and through that event!
ReplyDeleteThanks, John, I am literally in the middle of it! Appreciate your prayers as I will be speaking that evening!! Thank YOU!!!
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