To be honest, Psalm 52 hasn't inspired me today. I think I am still in a thankful mood, plus I am in my Christmas mode. Anyway, Psalm 52 starts with the faults of the evil.
1 Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero?
Why do you boast all day long,
you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God?
2 You who practice deceit,
your tongue plots destruction;
it is like a sharpened razor.
3 You love evil rather than good,
falsehood rather than speaking the truth.
4 You love every harmful word,
you deceitful tongue!
Not very charming to read. It goes on to say that boaster loves evil and not God. God will ruin those that love evil. But the writer states that he is doing well because he trusts in God's unfailing love. Unfailing love. No matter what, God will love you. He will keep you safe and love you. For that I am still thankful. What more of a statement is needed?
8 But I am like an olive tree
flourishing in the house of God;
I trust in God’s unfailing love
for ever and ever.
9 For what you have done I will always praise you
in the presence of your faithful people.
And I will hope in your name,
for your name is good.
Showing posts with label thankful. Show all posts
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
You are Thank Full
Like I promised, I will be sharing what some of you emailed me a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for all the responses! We have a lot to be thankful for. I think of these as my way of being thank full. I am full of thanks to all of you who read my devotion when you can.
I am thankful for Michelle hooking me up with your email.
I am thankful for you have your computer to give me little lesson for our lord.
I am thankful that I pass your Lifting You Up to my Life Group so they can enjoy it everyday.
God and his son
My wife and Kids if it were not for them i would be lost at times
My parents who put up with the things i did as child
My brother and sister
for my Mother and father in law who put up with me as my parents did
My friends
My job
Hugs. Sometimes I need a hug and when I get it it's so helpful.
I AM THANKFUL THAT I KNOW GOD IS HOLDING ME IN HIS ARMS.
I AM THANKFUL THAT GOD LET ME KNOW YOU.
I am thankful for: MUSIC!!!!!!
What I am most thankful for is, waking up in the morning and living another day and be with my family.
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
I am thankful for Michelle hooking me up with your email.
I am thankful for you have your computer to give me little lesson for our lord.
I am thankful that I pass your Lifting You Up to my Life Group so they can enjoy it everyday.
God and his son
My wife and Kids if it were not for them i would be lost at times
My parents who put up with the things i did as child
My brother and sister
for my Mother and father in law who put up with me as my parents did
My friends
My job
Hugs. Sometimes I need a hug and when I get it it's so helpful.
I AM THANKFUL THAT I KNOW GOD IS HOLDING ME IN HIS ARMS.
I AM THANKFUL THAT GOD LET ME KNOW YOU.
I am thankful for: MUSIC!!!!!!
What I am most thankful for is, waking up in the morning and living another day and be with my family.
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Thankful for My Kids
Hey, did you notice it is raining outside? It's kind of foggy, too. But my mood isn't dampened by the weather. I got up a little late, but that didn't bother me. The kids and I have this routine in the morning. I get up, pack lunches, eat my yogurt and then get the kids up. Then I put a Pop-Tart for each of them on the table.
They get up, get dressed, and come out, sit down and eat their breakfast, while watching FOX-19 News. Sometimes we talk, but mostly we sit listening to the tv. Timm will make some comment to the news of the day, like a football trade or some bad person. Some days, Mike gets up early and joins us. I think, he thinks we are in a bad mood when he gets up because we don't talk much. That isn't the case, though. We are just all still trying to wake up. When we first were married, he would get up and be grumpy and not talk for a while. Now it is me and the kids that are quiet.
As the time grows shorter for the kids to leave, I may tell them to brush their teeth and give them their lunch money. I tell them to have a good day. I am thankful that I have that time with them. Even though not much is said, the comfortable silence is reassuring to all of us. I am thankful for my kids, that they still want me to wake them up and help them get their mornings going.
This just reminded me of something that happened Saturday afternoon. Allie was very tired so I asked Timm if he wanted to go the grocery store with me. He did, so we got in my Edge and left. As we walked in to the store, another Mom, who recognized Timm, said, "Wow, Alex is sitting in the car. He would never come in to the store with me."
That puzzled me for a second. Then I realized she was talking about Timm walking in with me, helping me. I said, "I guess I am just lucky."
She replied, "I think you are."
I honestly never thought about it, but it is really nice that my children still find me fun enough to be around. I was always with my parents, up until I was ready to get married. I have heard several comments about how my kids are too attached to us. Well, I have never purposely tried to make them that way. I have always tried to get them to go out on their own and do their own thing with their own friends. They choose to stay with us. This is their choice. They are good kids, they are grounded. They have their share of teenage angst, but I at least know what is going on in their lives. That I am thankful for.
They get up, get dressed, and come out, sit down and eat their breakfast, while watching FOX-19 News. Sometimes we talk, but mostly we sit listening to the tv. Timm will make some comment to the news of the day, like a football trade or some bad person. Some days, Mike gets up early and joins us. I think, he thinks we are in a bad mood when he gets up because we don't talk much. That isn't the case, though. We are just all still trying to wake up. When we first were married, he would get up and be grumpy and not talk for a while. Now it is me and the kids that are quiet.
As the time grows shorter for the kids to leave, I may tell them to brush their teeth and give them their lunch money. I tell them to have a good day. I am thankful that I have that time with them. Even though not much is said, the comfortable silence is reassuring to all of us. I am thankful for my kids, that they still want me to wake them up and help them get their mornings going.
This just reminded me of something that happened Saturday afternoon. Allie was very tired so I asked Timm if he wanted to go the grocery store with me. He did, so we got in my Edge and left. As we walked in to the store, another Mom, who recognized Timm, said, "Wow, Alex is sitting in the car. He would never come in to the store with me."
That puzzled me for a second. Then I realized she was talking about Timm walking in with me, helping me. I said, "I guess I am just lucky."
She replied, "I think you are."
I honestly never thought about it, but it is really nice that my children still find me fun enough to be around. I was always with my parents, up until I was ready to get married. I have heard several comments about how my kids are too attached to us. Well, I have never purposely tried to make them that way. I have always tried to get them to go out on their own and do their own thing with their own friends. They choose to stay with us. This is their choice. They are good kids, they are grounded. They have their share of teenage angst, but I at least know what is going on in their lives. That I am thankful for.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Thankful for our Giving
Yesterday at church, our members gave bags upon bags of food to help the church food pantry. Our church is recognized among the county for helping those down on their luck. I am thankful for that. I am thankful that if I ever get in a bind, I will know where to go and who to talk to about that.
Our giving is a wonderful thing. It not only helps others, but it gives us a sense of ownership toward helping. I hope it doesn't raise our pride, but just give us that awareness of knowing that one day it could be me.
Matthew 6:1 - 4 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Our giving is a wonderful thing. It not only helps others, but it gives us a sense of ownership toward helping. I hope it doesn't raise our pride, but just give us that awareness of knowing that one day it could be me.
Matthew 6:1 - 4 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
"So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thankful for Hardwork
Today is Thursday. I am thankful that the sun is shining and that everyone is doing well in our family.
Last night we went to the Junior High Sports Awards Ceremony. It was stated that of the 110 students participating in fall sports (football, cheerleading, cross country, and volleyball), 94 of them received a 3.0 GPA or higher. That is something I am thankful for, especially since Timm was one of the kids. I am very proud of his accomplishment during the first quarter. His hardwork paid off!
Psalm 51:6 Surely you desire truth in the inner parts ; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
Last night we went to the Junior High Sports Awards Ceremony. It was stated that of the 110 students participating in fall sports (football, cheerleading, cross country, and volleyball), 94 of them received a 3.0 GPA or higher. That is something I am thankful for, especially since Timm was one of the kids. I am very proud of his accomplishment during the first quarter. His hardwork paid off!
Psalm 51:6 Surely you desire truth in the inner parts ; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Smaller Thanks
There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.
-- Author Unknown
Whether you see the silver lining or not, there is something to be thankful for. It may be so insignificant to you, but others see it as a huge blessing. It is probably something that you take for granted. Whatever it may be, find it and be thankful for it.
Today I am thankful for this computer. It works and it let's me send this devotion out to each of you. Send me something that you are thankful for that you never thought about as being thankful. I want to compile a list for all of you to see. No names, just thankful things.
May we each be thankful for the little things. It makes the more important things much more a big deal in our lives.
-- Author Unknown
Whether you see the silver lining or not, there is something to be thankful for. It may be so insignificant to you, but others see it as a huge blessing. It is probably something that you take for granted. Whatever it may be, find it and be thankful for it.
Today I am thankful for this computer. It works and it let's me send this devotion out to each of you. Send me something that you are thankful for that you never thought about as being thankful. I want to compile a list for all of you to see. No names, just thankful things.
May we each be thankful for the little things. It makes the more important things much more a big deal in our lives.
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