It is about the middle of November, 2009 and I have yet to wear a coat to work, save one day. I am thankful for the warm weather we are having. It makes for fun football games and nice afternoons for the kids. I know the weather will start to become cooler soon, so be thankful for the mid-fifties we are enjoying today.
Psalm 113:3 From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Thankful for the Christmas story
This morning, I was driving to work, thankful that there was Christmas music on the radio. I enjoyed listening to the different arrangements and the message of Peace on Earth during the birth of our Savior. I know it is early, but I am thankful for this time of year that we can reflect on these things.
Christmas music this early in the season is a nusiance to some, but for me it is calming and soothing. I love the familiarity of the songs, the introduction of a few new ones and that we only hear them this time of year. Well, I listen too them a lot more than most throughout the year. It drives a lot of people crazy, but for me it is the reassurance of God's promise to us. It started with Jesus and ends with us. Jesus came to earth to be like us, but to be perfect and sacrifice himself. We end the promise that never ends by either accepting or rejecting it. I hope that each of you reflect on the child in the manger, the angels singing, the baby that changed the world.
I am so thankful for this true story of love.
Christmas music this early in the season is a nusiance to some, but for me it is calming and soothing. I love the familiarity of the songs, the introduction of a few new ones and that we only hear them this time of year. Well, I listen too them a lot more than most throughout the year. It drives a lot of people crazy, but for me it is the reassurance of God's promise to us. It started with Jesus and ends with us. Jesus came to earth to be like us, but to be perfect and sacrifice himself. We end the promise that never ends by either accepting or rejecting it. I hope that each of you reflect on the child in the manger, the angels singing, the baby that changed the world.
I am so thankful for this true story of love.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thank You, Lord
Thank you, Lord for saving my soul.
Thank you, Lord for making me whole.
Thank you, Lord for giving to me,
Thy great salvation so rich and free.
That kinda says it all today.
Thank you, Lord for making me whole.
Thank you, Lord for giving to me,
Thy great salvation so rich and free.
That kinda says it all today.
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.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Thankful for my Family
Today I am thankful that no matter what, I have family and friends who love me. I am thankful for my husband, my children, my parents and pray that God will keep them close. I am thankful for my church family too.
Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life.
-- Christiane Northrup
This quote says a lot. I hope that you are thankful for someone in your life that helps you appreciate other things.
Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life.
-- Christiane Northrup
This quote says a lot. I hope that you are thankful for someone in your life that helps you appreciate other things.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
God Bless the USA
Staying with the thankfulness topic, I am thankful for living in a country where there does not have to be armed guards or troops at every voting site. I am thankful that I can drive my car, without reservation of where I am going, park it, walk into a building, give my name, show my I.D., and vote, without worrying about who is going to see me, who is going to retaliate against me or my family.
I am thankful that we have a democracy that works for us (for the most part) and that we are free from most of the fears that plague a lot of other countries. I can not begin to understand that kind of fear that they live with. And for that I am thankful too!
Did you vote today?
God Bless The USA
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God Bless The USA
by Lee Greenwood
If tomorrow all the things were gone,
I’d worked for all my life.
And I had to start again,
with just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars,
to be livin here today.
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can’t take that away.
And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
From the lakes of Minnesota,
to the hills of Tennessee.
Across the plains of Texas,
From sea to shining sea.
From Detroit down to Houston,
and New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart,
and its time we stand and say.
That I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
And I’m proud to be and American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
I am thankful that we have a democracy that works for us (for the most part) and that we are free from most of the fears that plague a lot of other countries. I can not begin to understand that kind of fear that they live with. And for that I am thankful too!
Did you vote today?
God Bless The USA
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God Bless The USA
by Lee Greenwood
If tomorrow all the things were gone,
I’d worked for all my life.
And I had to start again,
with just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars,
to be livin here today.
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can’t take that away.
And I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
From the lakes of Minnesota,
to the hills of Tennessee.
Across the plains of Texas,
From sea to shining sea.
From Detroit down to Houston,
and New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart,
and its time we stand and say.
That I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
And I’m proud to be and American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Thank You Lord, For Your Blessings On Me
Well, a new month, and I think I am going to try to do each devotion centered around Thanksgiving.
Today is the first Monday of the month. Everyone here in the office seems to have gotten here early and going strong. I do not know if it is because it is the new month or if it is because it is a new week or if there is a new feel because of the quickly approaching holiday. But there is a different feel today.
As I was reading verses about thanksgiving from Psalms, I noticed that a lot of them also had the words that gave you the idea that people were to sing also.
Psalm 42:4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng.
Psalm 69:30 I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.
Psalm 95:2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
Psalm 147:7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp.
So today as you think of what has made you thankful today, remember this song by the Easter Brothers, "Thank You Lord, For Your Blessings On Me" by Jeff Easter.
As the world looks upon me, as I struggle along
They say I have nothing, but they are so wrong
In my heart I'm rejoicing, how I wish they could see
Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me
Chorus
There's a roof up above me
I've a good place to sleep
There's food on my table
And shoes on my feet
You gave me your love Lord
And a fine family
Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me
Verse II
Now I know I'm not wealthy, and these clothes , they're not new
I don't have much money, but Lord I have you
And to me that's all that matters, though the world cannot see
Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me
Repeat Chorus, then:
Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me
Today is the first Monday of the month. Everyone here in the office seems to have gotten here early and going strong. I do not know if it is because it is the new month or if it is because it is a new week or if there is a new feel because of the quickly approaching holiday. But there is a different feel today.
As I was reading verses about thanksgiving from Psalms, I noticed that a lot of them also had the words that gave you the idea that people were to sing also.
Psalm 42:4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng.
Psalm 69:30 I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.
Psalm 95:2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
Psalm 147:7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp.
So today as you think of what has made you thankful today, remember this song by the Easter Brothers, "Thank You Lord, For Your Blessings On Me" by Jeff Easter.
As the world looks upon me, as I struggle along
They say I have nothing, but they are so wrong
In my heart I'm rejoicing, how I wish they could see
Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me
Chorus
There's a roof up above me
I've a good place to sleep
There's food on my table
And shoes on my feet
You gave me your love Lord
And a fine family
Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me
Verse II
Now I know I'm not wealthy, and these clothes , they're not new
I don't have much money, but Lord I have you
And to me that's all that matters, though the world cannot see
Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me
Repeat Chorus, then:
Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me
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